Bracket in Fog Light
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That metal bracket works as a light diffuser. It helps keep the fog light from becoming a driving light and blinding everyone. Mine rusted and broke (they filled with water after crossing a creek). I ran Silver Stars (9005's) instead of the stock bulb, and they are fine with the diffuser, but way too bright without. I was forced to run the stock bulb (they have the black coating on the tip which prevents direct forward facing light) untill I could replace the whole housing.
If you have stock bulbs, you shouldn't need them. They can be removed out of the housing once you remove the bulb.
If you have stock bulbs, you shouldn't need them. They can be removed out of the housing once you remove the bulb.
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Thanks cgl, I went out after dark, not much difference, stock bulbs. Only difference is a little more reflection just in front of the bumper. I like the thought of brighter, Silver Stars all around soon. Mine didn't rust, just broke. Now to get the housing out to remove the diffuser. Oil cooler lines block access to the lower bolt. I have to pull the bumper anyway for a repaint of a "Better Idea from Ford", crappy peeling paint. No big deal though.
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Originally Posted by phydough
... I like the thought of brighter, Silver Stars all around soon...
Originally Posted by phydough
... Now to get the housing out to remove the diffuser. Oil cooler lines block access to the lower bolt. I have to pull the bumper anyway for a repaint of a "Better Idea from Ford", crappy peeling paint. No big deal though.
Originally Posted by jasonschwenk
any ideas on how to get rid of the water and to seal them so it doesn't keep fogging up?
