Need more light.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: East Central, IL
Need more light.
1980 f150. Need some more light. Was thinking a light bar mounted on the front bumper. Any suggestions? I was thinking maybe 2 rectangle lights. 4 seems overkill. I want some more light, but don't want to totally blind everyone else while driving. Have never done any add on electrical work so what all goes into wiring up a light bar? Will i need a larger alternator (61 amp duralast dual pulley right now. Exide 650CCA battery.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,244
Likes: 40
It depends how much light you need. However, 99% of offroad lights are not rated for use on the road. In my state if you are running one and the cops are bored you will get pulled over and potentially sited. I'd run a good sylvania ultra star, polish your head light glass and housing and I think you will be impressed. That being said, I am doing what I said for my headlights. I am also running 2 kcs in my winch bumper, 4 forward kcs on my flatbed rack (forward) and then 2 reverse/working lights in the form of kcs. I am powering them via either a single 200 amp 3g alternator, maybe 2 just depends. I also am running a winch, sound system, on board air and welder though.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 7,437
Likes: 4
From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
That explains the relays, you can also buy a kit from LMC, I believe. I did relays and silverstar headlights, made a big difference.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: Quad Cities, IA
I literally JUST put a set of the Sylvania Silver-Star headlights in both my F-150 and my Wrangler. Both of them are a *massive* upgrade from stock. I can actually see driving around the back roads at night now! I highly recommend them.
In fact, in my Jeep, the Silver-Star lights shine so much whiter-brighter than the factory ones, I don't even need the driving lights at all anymore.
Highly recommended from personal use. (Actually, I just remembered, the ones in the F-150 are actually the Phillips version, but they're identical)
In fact, in my Jeep, the Silver-Star lights shine so much whiter-brighter than the factory ones, I don't even need the driving lights at all anymore.
Highly recommended from personal use. (Actually, I just remembered, the ones in the F-150 are actually the Phillips version, but they're identical)
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: East Central, IL
So upgrade headlights and shine up my lenses....dont need a trip to the courtroom. Haven't been in 26 years of my existence, don't need a set of lights ending me up there. Thanks guys. I really did not think extra lights were illegal. I live in Illinois so I know their laws are CRAZY its like living in a different country.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: Quad Cities, IA
Yeah, Illinois cops in a lot of areas will nab you for just about anything they can. Not everywhere, but why take the chance?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 8,786
Likes: 28
From: Northern California
A set of driving or fog lights are not illegal. But you better make sure this is what they are and are aimed properly, and are rated street legal by the DOT (Department of Transportation).
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: Quad Cities, IA
Double check with local laws and regulations. Some areas say if they did not come equipped from the factory you can't use them at all on public roadways. Some say you can use "fog lights" during increment weather. Other areas have no specific laws.
Best to check first.
Best to check first.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AzSuperDuty
Excursion - King of SUVs
57
Dec 17, 2014 03:12 PM
Magnus E
Excursion - King of SUVs
5
Nov 13, 2014 07:08 AM
TomFL
Excursion - King of SUVs
1
Apr 5, 2011 09:36 PM
