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They were not made for fog lights, but they are a perfect spot for them.
I've been told they were originally made for more airflow for the larger diesel radiator. But quite a few gas engines got them too.
So the only real advantages that I know of is they are a great spot for fog lights (like you said), and IMO they look much better than the other bumpers.
I have seen it done by a member here. But I'm not sure exactly how he mounted the winch.
If you want a really good set of fog lights for that bumper you should check out the Hella 550's. I recently installed some on mine and I really like them.
I think my plan is to build a set of Projector Headlights with parts from the Retrofit Source and install them. I would like to find a cheaper set of fog lights to mount in those holes and run a switch so the fog lights can be my daily running lights and my Projectors can be on another switch I can turn on at night to save the bulbs.
It's about $100 for the whole kit. Which includes both lights, 1 relay, and wiring. But I had to add more wire to put the switch where I wanted.
But it was an X-mas present so all it cost me was my time
And I mainly use them at night because they really help out the stock headlights.
I think my plan is to build a set of Projector Headlights with parts from the Retrofit Source and install them. I would like to find a cheaper set of fog lights to mount in those holes and run a switch so the fog lights can be my daily running lights and my Projectors can be on another switch I can turn on at night to save the bulbs.
How much did the Hella's set you back?
There's a thread in here somewhere that talks about using Land Rover Discovery projector light housing assembles.
That style bumper is commonly known as the diesel bumper. Later gas trucks also got it as Ford used up stock after production started on the new body styles but it was originally used only on the diesel trucks.
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I have seen it done by a member here. But I'm not sure exactly how he mounted the winch.
If you want a really good set of fog lights for that bumper you should check out the Hella 550's. I recently installed some on mine and I really like them. Hella 550
I have some 550's on the way. I'm curious how you mounted them. A description would be great! A photo if you can would be even better!
Thanks! That would be great! I take it you can still adjust them?
Yup, I can still adjust them in every direction.
Sorry for the crappy cellphone pic. I don't have my camera. The wire is for the ground I had on the bumper. But the lights kept going out so I grounded them on the inside of the fender instead.
Sorry to bump and old thread again but thanks to everyone who posted in this thread. I didn't see the last few posts. I got my new bumper and will be installing it this weekend. Thanks Dixie460 for the link to the winch behind the bumper.
