Replacing fog lights?
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Replacing fog lights?
While working on the '11 today I noticed that one of the foglamp's adjuster is broken allowing it to angle up and down rather freely. Of course, an OE replacement new or used is an option, and really I will probably just shim it in place...
But has anybody replaced their XLT fog lamps? Would be looking to balance improved performance with a near bolt-in install.
But has anybody replaced their XLT fog lamps? Would be looking to balance improved performance with a near bolt-in install.
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There are a few options for sure.
However, I won't suggest anything other than a halogen bulb in a reflector housing. You can buy individual housings (new insert for the bucket) on eBay or Amazon for less than $50.
The other option is a LED cube like the SAE fogs from Rigid. They are nearly as bright as your halogen headlights and throw a low wide beam with a cutoff to keep light out of the oncoming traffic's eyes. Morimoto XB fogs from TheRetrofitSource are a great option too. I would suggest this option first.
Drop in (also called plug-n-play) HIDs and LEDs are a really poor decision in a reflector housing as the housing is not tuned to accept the extra intensity and you end up with a large amount of scatter.
However, I won't suggest anything other than a halogen bulb in a reflector housing. You can buy individual housings (new insert for the bucket) on eBay or Amazon for less than $50.
The other option is a LED cube like the SAE fogs from Rigid. They are nearly as bright as your halogen headlights and throw a low wide beam with a cutoff to keep light out of the oncoming traffic's eyes. Morimoto XB fogs from TheRetrofitSource are a great option too. I would suggest this option first.
Drop in (also called plug-n-play) HIDs and LEDs are a really poor decision in a reflector housing as the housing is not tuned to accept the extra intensity and you end up with a large amount of scatter.
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We carry replacement fog lights for your truck if you wanted to retain a factory look. Here's a link to them
Ford F150 Fog Lights
Ford F150 Fog Lights
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For the record my reasons are strictly for cool factor. I'm not sure how well fogs would work in actual fog. (Seldom seen up here in my part of Canada) I installed HID headlights on my 2010 and wanted to have matching fogs but was having a hard time finding the right ones. Eventually when one of the headlight bulbs finally died I was going to get a new set and the guy selling them talked me out of HID's for LED's AND for the same price of HID's he would sell me the LED headlights and throw in a set of LED fog lights. Fogs now match headlights. Looks great and should last a lot longer. The best part was simple installation. As easy as screwing in a light bulb. Didn't even have to take a tire off. Cool factor WAY UP!!
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For the record my reasons are strictly for cool factor. I'm not sure how well fogs would work in actual fog. (Seldom seen up here in my part of Canada) I installed HID headlights on my 2010 and wanted to have matching fogs but was having a hard time finding the right ones. Eventually when one of the headlight bulbs finally died I was going to get a new set and the guy selling them talked me out of HID's for LED's AND for the same price of HID's he would sell me the LED headlights and throw in a set of LED fog lights. Fogs now match headlights. Looks great and should last a lot longer. The best part was simple installation. As easy as screwing in a light bulb. Didn't even have to take a tire off. Cool factor WAY UP!!
Just be courteous to oncoming traffic and leave the fog lights off unless you are in fog.
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There must be something wrong with my eyes, mind, or something. I've had fogs, OEM, in four different vehicles. I think they look good, but the only use I've ever had for them is basically so other drivers can see me coming in the rain/snow, instead of using the heads, during the day. I'm one of those that believe, "wipers on, lights on".
I had some money burning a hole in my pocket, so I replaced the OEM bulbs in the fogs on the 150, with LifeTime LEDs, for fogs. The only thing I noticed is that now the fogs match the color of my heads, zero improvement in visibility.
Other than looks, do you guys "REALLY" find a use for the fogs? Be honest now.
I had some money burning a hole in my pocket, so I replaced the OEM bulbs in the fogs on the 150, with LifeTime LEDs, for fogs. The only thing I noticed is that now the fogs match the color of my heads, zero improvement in visibility.
Other than looks, do you guys "REALLY" find a use for the fogs? Be honest now.
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Ya, that's pretty much all I see as well. Although the light going off to the side isn't very much. I've got a good set of projectors on the 150, and really don't get hardly any additional light to the sides with the fogs. Now, immediately in front of the truck, out to maybe 20' I get some.
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There must be something wrong with my eyes, mind, or something. I've had fogs, OEM, in four different vehicles. I think they look good, but the only use I've ever had for them is basically so other drivers can see me coming in the rain/snow, instead of using the heads, during the day. I'm one of those that believe, "wipers on, lights on".
I had some money burning a hole in my pocket, so I replaced the OEM bulbs in the fogs on the 150, with LifeTime LEDs, for fogs. The only thing I noticed is that now the fogs match the color of my heads, zero improvement in visibility.
Other than looks, do you guys "REALLY" find a use for the fogs? Be honest now.
I had some money burning a hole in my pocket, so I replaced the OEM bulbs in the fogs on the 150, with LifeTime LEDs, for fogs. The only thing I noticed is that now the fogs match the color of my heads, zero improvement in visibility.
Other than looks, do you guys "REALLY" find a use for the fogs? Be honest now.
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