View Single Post
Old 03-31-2002, 12:38 AM   #1
ChuckH
AF Enthusiast
 
ChuckH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 903
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
More light; or how I reused stock fogs.

Finally got around to mounting my factory fogs to my rear bumper to be used as backup lights. I took the lights apart, cleaned them, and installed 55W bulbs first. Then, I used Coolerman's wiring harness to hook everything up. I attached a galvanized "L" bracket using the most rearward bolt that attaches my bumper to the frame to create a mounting spot. I didn't really want to mount anything under the bumper, but the only other good option was the roof rack and I didn't want to wire them up there. The lights are small enough though, and I put them up tight to the bumper, so they aren't too likely to take a hit and if they do, so what?

I was actually quite surprised at the light output of the factory fogs once all the mud was removed and the 55W bulbs were installed. They actually have a decent beam pattern and put out a good amount of light. Sure, they aren't IPF's or anything, but are much better than I thought. I used $4 PIAA bulbs, so if they blow it won't cost a fortune to replace them. All in all, an inexpensive way to get improved lighting out back.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg backup2af.jpg (33.5 KB, 446 views)
__________________
ChuckH
ChuckH is offline   Reply With Quote