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I'm thinking of doing some fog lights in the bumper of my 1995 F-150. I was wondering what you all have done? I know CP Addict sells their fog light bracket. I was wondering if there was any other way? Also, has any one put 1999-2004 super duty fog lights on the OBS?
I have mounted lights above and below the bumper over the years... Above is a better position lighting wise, and for not getting crunched but it is not the best look really. My current set up is a kit bash of period Ford light kits (by Bosch) and modern Bosch light kits, so I have fog lights and off road lights. I really like the Ford wiring kits and switches, and light mounts, but used the modern kits for the lenses and protective grills. I don't love having 4 lamps mounted on top of the bumper... but it doesn't look out of place like modern LED pods would in my opinion.
I think mounting them in the bumper, is a very clean way to do it, and if I had a bumper with factory cut outs that is probably what I would have done.
Not sure if your 1995 F-150 is a 4x4 or 2WD. If yours is a 2WD, take a look what I did on my 1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer (left truck), put driving lamps in the lower valance openings, just like the SVT Lightning's. Got the driving lamps out of the junk yard off an 1998 loaded up Ford Explorer, buffed the lenses using polishing compound and then turtle wax liquid polish. Sourced the lower valance from LMR, it's a CERVINI and painted it satin black. Reason I installed the lower valance, for the air dam directing air to my front brake descending Sierra mountain grades that would cause me noticeable brake fade. Since installing the lower valance, I hadn't experienced the brake fade anymore.
Not sure if your 1995 F-150 is a 4x4 or 2WD. If yours is a 2WD, take a look what I did on my 1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer (left truck), put driving lamps in the lower valance openings, just like the SVT Lightning's. Got the driving lamps out of the junk yard off an 1998 loaded up Ford Explorer, buffed the lenses using polishing compound and then turtle wax liquid polish. Sourced the lower valance from LMR, it's a CERVINI and painted it satin black. Reason I installed the lower valance, for the air dam directing air to my front brake descending Sierra mountain grades that would cause me noticeable brake fade. Since installing the lower valance, I hadn't experienced the brake fade anymore.
That looks really sharp! I am just so sure it would get smashed on my truck...
Not sure if your 1995 F-150 is a 4x4 or 2WD. If yours is a 2WD, take a look what I did on my 1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer (left truck), put driving lamps in the lower valance openings, just like the SVT Lightning's. Got the driving lamps out of the junk yard off an 1998 loaded up Ford Explorer, buffed the lenses using polishing compound and then turtle wax liquid polish. Sourced the lower valance from LMR, it's a CERVINI and painted it satin black. Reason I installed the lower valance, for the air dam directing air to my front brake descending Sierra mountain grades that would cause me noticeable brake fade. Since installing the lower valance, I hadn't experienced the brake fade anymore.
Did you wire it into your headlights or did you mount a separate switch on the dash? If it's a separate switch in the dash, can you take a picture?
I did the same as EQMCat, but bought a set of Optilux H71010321 Model 2020 12V Black Dual Beam Halogen Fog/Driving Lamp Kit.
They are about the same size lamp housing, but have dual white driving lights, and yellow fog lights in one.
2019 f250 bumper CPAddicts mounts..... 😅 haven’t wired up the dogs yet though. They are Mishimotto.
Toork, what LED bulbs did you use for your headlights? I think the bumper conversion looks good on the 250 and the 350s. I don't think those bumpers would look right on my F-150 Eddie Bauer.
I did the same as EQMCat, but bought a set of Optilux H71010321 Model 2020 12V Black Dual Beam Halogen Fog/Driving Lamp Kit.
They are about the same size lamp housing, but have dual white driving lights, and yellow fog lights in one.
I then bought yellow bulbs.
I'm wondering where you put the switch in the dash. I wouldn't want to do any cutting.
Toork, what LED bulbs did you use for your headlights? I think the bumper conversion looks good on the 250 and the 350s. I don't think those bumpers would look right on my F-150 Eddie Bauer.
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placed in new replacement glass. They are super bright.
A member here with a Pacific Green F150 named Cadillacmob I believe has first gen Super Duty fog lights and they actually fit rather well.
Hella 550 series work the best and look factory. They are available in clear fog, amber fog, and driving for use as aux high beams. They can be mounted with home made brackets using a flat bar with holes drilled in it. Wouldn't go with anything else.
For headlights the best thing is OEM Ford or TYC replacements with quality clear bulbs like Philips Xtreme Vision, GE Nighthawk, or Philips Xtravison and a relay kit.
There are currently no LED headlight bulbs that are suitable for use to replace a halogen bulb and none are DOT approved since they do not produce a good beam pattern and just create excessive glare.
For switch mounting, I have cut the instrument cluster bezel on all my trucks to install a factory looking fog light switch in the empty square blank slot like a first gen Lightning. If you look for Toyota style fog light switches on Ebay you can find one. If you use a dremel it is easy to do, just go slowly until it is large enough and make sure it is centered. I made a template out of posterboard.
A member here with a Pacific Green F150 named Cadillacmob I believe has first gen Super Duty fog lights and they actually fit rather well.
Hella 550 series work the best and look factory. They are available in clear fog, amber fog, and driving for use as aux high beams. They can be mounted with home made brackets using a flat bar with holes drilled in it. Wouldn't go with anything else.
For headlights the best thing is OEM Ford or TYC replacements with quality clear bulbs like Philips Xtreme Vision, GE Nighthawk, or Philips Xtravison and a relay kit.
There are currently no LED headlight bulbs that are suitable for use to replace a halogen bulb and none are DOT approved since they do not produce a good beam pattern and just create excessive glare.
For switch mounting, I have cut the instrument cluster bezel on all my trucks to install a factory looking fog light switch in the empty square blank slot like a first gen Lightning. If you look for Toyota style fog light switches on Ebay you can find one. If you use a dremel it is easy to do, just go slowly until it is large enough and make sure it is centered. I made a template out of posterboard.
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I did exactly like TEXASGUY001 indicated. The square slot on the instrument cluster, I cut an opening for my driving lamp switch. Used an after-market plastic ~ 7/8" round rocker switch that has a tiny blue light LED light and illuminates when the switch is energized. Being honest and even though I do like lights, the tiny blue LED is too bright at night speaking for myself. Might try darkening the tiny LED light with a brown or black sharpie. Those lights really complement your bumper and entire front end.
If you haven't yet taken your plastic instrument panel off, be careful and don't be surprised if you find the mounting holes and ears cracked. I replaced both instrument plastic panels in the 95 F-150s Eddie Bauer and Lightning because of there mounting holes and mounting tab / ears being cracked beyond JB Weld repair.
I threw some generic HID projectors into the valance on my Flareside. Turned out pretty nice. I threw a 2017 bumper on one of my other trucks with the Morimoto LED's they're nice. I think I would look into the bumper swap, it's easy to do and looks great.
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