Expand your lighting with this stout mounting system for your E53! Direct fit and aesthetic upgrade for your overland build.

Lighting is a necessity when off-roading, not many times can you add a component that looks this good while also carrying out you utility needs. ECS is now offering a light mounting system for the E53 X5 looks so good we thought about leaving the lights off of it! The light bar features factory mounting with rubber end caps to finish off the installation.

The lighting options with ECS's mounting system are basically endless. The lower bar is 33" in overall width to utilize the factory mounting and features an upper section that spans 24" in diameter. A perfectly proportional setup could include a 24" light bar or up to 4 individual light pods. There are 4 welded and reinforced mounting tabs that span 17" across the bar that are situated 5-3/8" apart from each other which leaves plenty or room for individual lights but can also accommodate almost any light bar you could want.

Common points for mounting aux lighting include the front bumper for long-throw lighting, the roof for high clearance/high perspective lighting, and the base of the A-pillar for ditch lighting. This front mount light bar bracket provides a clean, fully reversible install point for your long throw lighting needs. Fear no ditch, no dark, obstructed, or unknown path through the modern miracle of this beefy front light bar mounting system.

This front light bar mounting system doubles as both a utility for lighting and a rugged aesthetic upgrade. If you are looking to upgrade lighting but are not ready yet, fear not. You can start by adding this awesome light bar mounting system and choose your lighting option later! It looks that good.

Features:

Accommodates 2 large light pods, 4 small light pods, or the light bar of your choosing

Fits Pre-facelift and LCI Models

Optional tow hook attachment (coming soon!)

Design:

Satin black powder coated mild steel tube

Rugged design utilizes factory tow hook mounting locations for sturdy attachment

Exterior coating to match any build

Positioned to allow most lights to clear the hood when opened

Check out the ECS Youtube "Built by Mike" series! The E53 is a more than capable off-road/overland platform. Some of the first modifications you should make to your overlanding vehicle is lighting, you need to be able to see where you are going when venturing off the beaten path. Whether you are driving through your back yard or climbing rocks in the woods, lighting is essential! Get rid of your under utilized factory ash tray(smoking is bad anyways) and replace it with your own personalized control panel for all of your add on electronics. Lighting is crucial and with specific switches tailored to all of the E53 lighting options you have a full suite of switches to match your lighting upgrades. Dont stop at lighting this switch panel can be used for whatever type of electronics your heart desires!

The switch panel fits in your dash perfectly and features 5 switch ports with an added securing point to manage your wires nice and tidy. To make this switch panel so versatile it was designed to accept a standard rocker/toggle switch with a 1.46" x 0.83" mounting hole. Not only does ECS offer switches specific to your X5 lighting additions but they also have blank switches to control universal electronics and blank switch plates for if you do not want to utilize all 5 ports.

Switch Panel install and operation can be seen on this "Built by Mike" video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N7RiHu8sDAo

Features:

5 switch panel for direct E53 fitment
ABS plastic construction
Matte black to match the interior
Replaces factory ash tray with no modifications
Retains 12v outlet
Design:

The E53 switch panel idea originated from ECS engineer Mike Day when adding a full build out of lighting to his overland X5. The best ideas come from the people who are in the process of achieving a goal and find a solution to help them complete the job, but better! The switch panel was designed off of a 3D scan of the E53 X5 interior and features OEM+ fitment to blend with your interior.

The switch panel fits in your dash perfectly and features 5 switch ports with an added securing point to manage your wires nice and tidy. To make this switch panel so versatile it was designed to accept a standard rocker/toggle switch with a 1.46" x 0.83" mounting hole. Not only does ECS offer switches specific to your X5 lighting additions but they also have blank switches to control universal electronics and blank switch plates for opportunity to add later! If you want to build your own switch panel with our special made switches see T#16341854

Check out the ECS Youtube "Built by Mike" series! The E53 is a more than capable off-road/overland platform. Some of the first modifications you should make to your overlanding vehicle is lighting, you need to be able to see where you are going when venturing off the beaten path. Whether you are driving through your back yard or climbing rocks in the woods, lighting is essential! Get rid of your under utilized factory ash tray(smoking is bad anyways) and replace it with your own personalized control panel for all of your add on electronics. Lighting is crucial and with specific switches tailored to all of the E53 lighting options you have a full suite of switches to match your lighting upgrades. Dont stop at lighting this switch panel can be used for whatever type of electronics your heart desires!

Switch Panel install and operation can be seen on this "Built by Mike" video on YouTube: HERE

Features:

5 switch panel for direct E53 fitment
ABS plastic construction
Matte black to match the interior
Replaces factory ash tray with no modifications
Retains 12v outlet
Design:

The E53 switch panel idea originated from ECS engineer Mike Day when adding a full build out of lighting to his overland X5. The best ideas come from the people who are in the process of achieving a goal and find a solution to help them complete the job, but better! The switch panel was designed from a 3D scan of the E53 X5 interior and features OEM+ fitment to blend with your interior.

Position auxillary lights cleanly for secure, vibration-free illumination ahead and to the side of the vehicle. Shares existing factory hood hinge mounting location. Lights sold separately.

It's always best to see the road - or lackthereof - ahead. With this in mind, improved illumination is a must-have for safe driving when off-roading, overlanding, or just exploring the road less traveled.

Common points for mounting aux lighting include the front bumper for long-throw lighting, the roof for high clearance/high perspective lighting, and the base of the A-pillar for ditch lighting. These brackets provide a clean, fully reverseable install point for this third lighting need - ditch lights. Fear no ditch, no dark, obstructed, or unknown path through the modern miracle of well positioned auxiliary lighting.

Utilizing factory hood mounting locations (read: strong, movement free mounting) and hardware, these satin black powder coated 5052 aluminum brackets wrap around the top of the hood adjacent to the A-pillar, and offer an ideal base for mounting auxillary lights of your choosing (sold separately). Lights are positioned low and snug against the vehicle, with ample room for light installation, while keeping lights low in your line of sight.

In-house designed by ECS design engineer Tali, the design and install of these brackets are featured in the "Adding Off Road Lights to the X5" Episode of the Built by Mike Overland series (found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7RiHu8sDAo&t=642s) starting at 10:42.

Get your E53 Winch mount and added light bar for your winch at the same time for convenience and a better package deal! A combination of upgraded recovery gear with necessary lighting upgrade. A truly unmatched combination for your overland build!

- Winch mount -

Even the most capable off-road vehicles will get stuck sometimes. Its not about where or when you get stuck but how you recover. Our ECS winch mount will allow you to add the most important piece of recovery gear to your overlanding vehicle, a winch. Get yourself up that steep grade of hill, pull yourself out of the mud or be a recovery vehicle for other over-landers knowing you have a stout mounting system for the winch on your X5. Upgraded recovery with an awesome aesthetic!

The factory tow points on your X5 may be good enough for a flatbed tow or short distance pull but they would be no match for getting pulled out from mud or up a hill you just aren't able to conquer. Increase your overland rating with our in house engineered winch mount. Our overland winch mount utilizes the factory frame rails for an extremely sturdy mounting system and is discretely tucked away behind the factory bumper. The added structure of the winch mount includes two extremely thick recovery points that fit a standard 3/4" D ring for when you are pulling or being pulled by another vehicle in a time of need.

Features:

Standard 10"x4.5" winch mounting pattern

Recovery points are designed for standard 3/4 D rings

Fits Pre-facelift and LCI Models

Utilizes area behind the factory bumper

Mounting hardware included

- Light Bar Mount for the winch -

Lighting is a necessity when off-roading, when outfitting your X5 with a new winch and mount you will need the proper lighting system for those late nights and early mornings on the trails. Even though our winch mounting system is glorious on its own, we think it is absolutely necessary for the added light mount.

Common points for mounting aux lighting include the front bumper for long-throw lighting, the roof for high clearance/high perspective lighting, and the base of the A-pillar for ditch lighting. This front mount light bar bracket provides a clean install point for your long throw lighting needs. Fear no ditch, no dark, obstructed, or unknown path when adding a light mount to your winch!

This winch light mounting system doubles as both a utility for lighting and a rugged aesthetic upgrade. If you are looking to upgrade lighting but are not ready yet, fear not. You can start by adding this awesome light mounting system and choose your lighting option later!

Features:

Accommodates 2 large light pods or the light bar of your choosing

Direct fit on the E53 Winch Mount

Fits Pre-facelift and LCI Models

Exterior coating to match any build

Featured in the "Hidden Winch Mount for our Off-Road X5!" video on YouTube - Click Here -

Product Development:

ECS winch and light mounts were designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by the Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. ECS strives for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and rigorous long term product testing.

If you already got the awesome ECS front light mount and you are missing your optional front towing this add-on is a must!

Modular tow hook and adapter to be used with the E53 front light mount. The front light bar mounting system doubles as both a utility for lighting and towing as a rugged aesthetic upgrade. To fully utilize the utility of the front light mount you will definitely need the add-on tow hook.