working with a 2003 4x4 5.4 xlt. ok everyone knows that the fog lights stink on the our trucks. so what has everyone done to deal with it? dose the lightning have better fog lamps, ( if thats the case im going to change over to the lightning front bumper cover, and cut out for the tow hooks. i use the tow hooks alot.) that maybe a litttle over kill.. who has the better aftermarket fog lamp, and should i go with the old yellow lights or the new blue/white lights? i live in wisconsin, we have spring fog, and we have fall fog, and also dont forget the snow storms of blowing snow. i need something that will cut through all that crap. so any kind of help is good. and is their high watage bulbs for our stock fog lamps? ( ridersofthestorm680@yahoo.com )

 

I think you need to ask yourself, "What are the fog lights for?" If you want to see through fog, you'd better have "low down" light and my guess is, it might be better if it was amber. Fog reflects white like crazy (so does snow) and you DO NOT want "bright white" lights shining back into your eyes off the fog (snow).

But, if you just want to light up the landscape and have decided to make them act like extra driving lights, go for as much power as you can get (away with). Don't forget John Law will have something to say about "blinding" light on the street.

We don't have fog here in Arizona. Not much snow either (where I am). We DO have dust storms though. Lights don't help in those.

- Jack

 

While I drive an F250, I know our bulbs are probably the same. I switched to the Sylvana Silver Stars and I have to say, they are much better.

 

installed STX valence. you cant run tow hooks but these Harley Davidson fogs are badass

Headlights Only


Fogs only


Both

 

Those are sweet Pat.

Heard from John boy lately?

 

In order to answer your question, we need to know a little bit more about your truck. If you've got a 2005 or earlier truck, I might have some really good news, If you have a 2006 or newer, you might not be so happy.

 

Very first sentence in the thread

 

You know, that's what I hate about getting older. One misses things that are right in front of you - like doors for instance. Thanks for (nicely) bringing that one to my attention.

Seeing as you have a 2003, you have a fog light housing that will allow you to perform a quick and useful bulb change that will about double your light output. Swap out the 9145 factory bulbs for a set of 9005ST Silverstar Ultras. They're significantly brighter than OEM, but don't draw so many amps that you're in danger of melting your harness. Your housings are also large enough to take the extra heat generated. (Guys with 2006 and newer trucks are SOL here.) I think you'll like the effect. I did it to my 2002 (same fogs) and was very happy for the 3 years I owned it.