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As long as you're not abusive to them, they are in fact very durable. Don't handle the bulbs with your fingers, don't mount the ballasts somewhere you know will get VERY hot or VERY wet. That's it.
I normally mount the ballasts with the connectors pointing down (in hopes they won't collect water as easily). Most of the time I use 3M double sided tape. Clean the surface of the ballast and the place you're mounting to, thoroughly (I use brake-cleaner) and you're good.
For the fogs on Super Duty's, I like to mount them right above the fog lamps, on the plastic bracket. Again, I clean everything and double tape them. But I also ran a few good sized zip-ties around them figuring they were more open to the elements than normal. You can't see 'em because they're up high -
If you have a front license plate - it's a bit tight to work up there - otherwise, it's not bad.
I've done cars, trucks, bikes, and plows, and had great results. Minimal issues.
Enjoy!
I don't have any experience with the 55 watt units... yet. I've always been happy with the 35's - but I plan on trying the 55's just to see (no pun intended) what the fuss is about.
I normally mount the ballasts with the connectors pointing down (in hopes they won't collect water as easily). Most of the time I use 3M double sided tape. Clean the surface of the ballast and the place you're mounting to, thoroughly (I use brake-cleaner) and you're good.
For the fogs on Super Duty's, I like to mount them right above the fog lamps, on the plastic bracket. Again, I clean everything and double tape them. But I also ran a few good sized zip-ties around them figuring they were more open to the elements than normal. You can't see 'em because they're up high -
If you have a front license plate - it's a bit tight to work up there - otherwise, it's not bad.
I've done cars, trucks, bikes, and plows, and had great results. Minimal issues.
Enjoy!
I don't have any experience with the 55 watt units... yet. I've always been happy with the 35's - but I plan on trying the 55's just to see (no pun intended) what the fuss is about.
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Got any pictures of fisher upgrade? Thanks!
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nice job--I had thought about doing it--still have n't because I was worried bout heat and the ballasts, didn't want to lose any $$ do to an upgrade. -looks good--biggest issue about Fisher MM's is the lighting! Now I know it's been tried and works- I'll give it a go b4 the snow flies
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nice job--I had thought about doing it--still have n't because I was worried bout heat and the ballasts, didn't want to lose any $$ do to an upgrade. -looks good--biggest issue about Fisher MM's is the lighting! Now I know it's been tried and works- I'll give it a go b4 the snow flies
It's currently got bi-xenon 6000k's in them, but I'm ditching the hi-low and going single beam (for ease of wiring) and I think I may drop to a 5000k or 4300k. The lower temperature will help avoid reflection from the snow.
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Negative. You can still run hi/low, it just requires more wiring (direct power from the battery). I haven't used hi beams for a while, so I know "low only" won't be a problem for me. I can eliminate running an additional power feed that way.
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it wont blow them up or anything if you get single beam instead of the dual?
I installed a set on a truck and I hated running that power cord. I can tell the single beam will work fine. I want to avoid running that battery wire.
I installed a set on a truck and I hated running that power cord. I can tell the single beam will work fine. I want to avoid running that battery wire.
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