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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Lighting upgrades?

I can't see anything at night. I installed some clear lenses and some silverstar ultra bulbs. Still have poor visibility compared to my last cars.

I saw this trucks foglights searching on here but I don't have these holes in my bumper.


What other options do I have for a clean looking install that won't have that tacked on look like I drove it through the parts store. I have been trying to figure out something so I can see when I'm out hunting and fishing.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:39 AM
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those holes are on the diesel trucks, im sure it wouldnt be too hard to find one in a junkyard if your willing.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:43 AM
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I found a couple on eBay but I'm not dropping 200 on one so I can have fogs. I'll find another option first.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:48 AM
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how about behind the grill
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:50 AM
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I was trying to find some pics of that done well but I can't find many.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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im sure it would end up being a custom fabrication of a L-Bracket on the Radiator Support and having them line up with openings behind the grill.
 
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I found a couple on eBay but I'm not dropping 200 on one so I can have fogs. I'll find another option first.
I paid $30 for mine....
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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I know it won't be hard to mount them, I'm just wondering what would look best and give off the most light output. I may do 2 pairs.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Are your headlights adjusted properly? I've seen a lot of 92-96 obs trucks with droopy headlights, or shining into the trees....
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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They're a little droopy but I'm waiting till I get my leveling kit in to adjust because that will change the angle. I still want more lighting.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Are you not able to see because of the headlight alignment or brightness? When you replace the lens and bulb, that makes me think there not enough brightness for you.

These trucks, due to the headlight switch design, don't provide enough power for the headlights to be as bright as they can be. LMC truck has a plug in kit you can use to correct this, or if you have some relays you can do it yourself.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Link to this kit? It is a brightness issue.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Here is the harness that I would use for my truck and looks like this one might work for your year in the pic - Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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here's how I got my driving lights

 
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