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Jan 16, 2003 | 09:54 AM

jamesg

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From: Shamokin USA

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I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I have a heck of a time backing my truck at night with the tinted Super Cab and tinted sliding rear window. I have seen various posts about installing reverse lights on the truck to aid this. I would rather not do this. If I have to, I will. Can I change the reverse light bulbs to something brighter? While I am at it, can anyone suggest a good foglight bulb for the stock foglights? I upgraded the headlights to Sylvania Xenarc bulbs. Love Em. I am not sure exactly what bulbs are in the foglights or the reverse lights.

Thanks for your help

Jimmie

2003 F250SD SC SB XLT 4X4 ESOF

Jan 16, 2003 | 10:04 AM

abendx

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not sure about the type of bulb in the reverse light...

i added a set of pilot driving lights to my rear to see at night when i back up.... it lights up the night perfectly, even through my 3% limo tint!

fogs are 9005s.... i bought a set of 100w replacements and they work nicely. an upgrade to the wiring harness will make them even brighter!

Jan 16, 2003 | 09:54 PM

jamesg

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From: Shamokin USA

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>not sure about the type of bulb in the reverse light...
>
>i added a set of pilot driving lights to my rear to see at
>night when i back up.... it lights up the night perfectly,
>even through my 3% limo tint!
>
>fogs are 9005s.... i bought a set of 100w replacements and
>they work nicely. an upgrade to the wiring harness will make
>them even brighter!

Sorry, I'm not really sure what wiring harness upgrade you mean. Can you be more specific. I thought I read a thread on that, but I can't find it.

Thanks

Jan 17, 2003 | 07:01 AM

rshober

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Jimmie,
Found an article through the search engine written by Steve Delanty. I typed in fog light bulbs. Should be what you're looking for.
Bert
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Jan 17, 2003 | 08:00 AM

rshober

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...and yet, another www.eurekaboy.com/index.html
This guy's done some really neat stuff to his truck, including light mods.

2002 F-250 XLT 4x4, CC, SB, 5.4L, Diablo Chip, K&N Filter, Outland Bumper Guard

Jan 17, 2003 | 08:00 AM

dlcslcman

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I learned the best way to back up is use your mirrors. If you get used to it, you'll never need to worry about having a load in the bed or anything else impeding your ability to back up.

I drive a bucket truck for the phone co. and you just can't see out of the back, so you have to use mirrors. I have since adopted it to all of my vehicles and have no trouble at all in anything.

Just my $.02

Dave

Jan 17, 2003 | 09:33 AM

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>I learned the best way to back up is use your mirrors. If
>you get used to it, you'll never need to worry about having
>a load in the bed or anything else impeding your ability to
>back up.
>
>I drive a bucket truck for the phone co. and you just can't
>see out of the back, so you have to use mirrors. I have
>since adopted it to all of my vehicles and have no trouble
>at all in anything.

But you still need light to be able to see in the mirrors.