So the other day I had a deer do a Kamikaze run down the street right into the front of my truck, while I was doing like 50 mph. So since I have had a few close calls with deer before, and I have some insurance money now, I am going to replace the front bumper with a Hammerhead 600-56-0426 bumper.

I want to replace the factory fog lights with a pair of Rigid 50481 (they are on-road certified). It looks like the factory H10 bulbs are 45 W. The Rigid lights are listed as being 21 W.

I would like to just wire the new Rigid lights to the original fog light wires/ headlight switch. Does anyone see any problem with doing that. Since the original lights are more W then the replacements the switch and wiring should be heavy enough. Right? I don't want a dash fire while driving down the road.

Thanks.

 

You will be fine doing this. I have done this several times and once with 100 watt driving lights. Do it and enjoy your new found light!

 

Make sure you post us a pic of the new bumper ..

 

I didn't think it would be a problem, but I am not an expert. It is always nice to have a 2nd opinion, or someone chime in that did it and didn't have issues. Thanks Eberlestock.

I sure will post a pic, but you will have to wait 3 to 4 weeks. The retailer says it will take 2 to 3 weeks to get it.

 

First off I am not an employee of Hammerhead bumpers, nor do I have stock in them.

The bumper looks like it is very well made. I am not a welder, but the welds look really nice and the powder coat looks better then I thought it would.

If you are going to try and install the bumper yourself, like I did, you are in for a treat. Getting the outside 2 bolts on each side in is a real pain.

I drilled and tapped the bumper for the front license plate. I also added a set of rigid fog lights.

I also took some of the old grille and made a grille for the center hole in the bumper. I still need to paint the aluminum frame black. I think it ties the bumper in with the grille and the truck. It will also help prevent the random rock from knocking out the AC condenser, etc. It would happen to me.


I still have to clean up the wiring for the fog lights. You can see them hanging down.

 

I don't know, looks like you'll have to do it over. It looks like the drivers side is about a 1/16th of an inch or so higher that the pass side.

 

LOL, I didn't think anyone would notice that. I will pull it back off tonight and put it on right this time.