2015 Silverado fog lights replaced by 55watt lights

[Adsabine]

I have a 2015 Silverado TLZ , the first thing I did was get rid of the low clearance bumper and replaced it with a bumper from Addictive Desert Design, the Honey Badger bumper, I couldn't reuse the stock 35 watt fog lights, I installed 55 watt Ridgid led fogs, I used the same stock wiring that connected the original 35 watt lights, the new led Ridgid lights are more of a driving light, I am very happy with them, my concern is that the increased wattage may fry the wiring if I run them too long, a mechanic at chevy told me I should add a relay! Doesn't it already have a relay? Should I be concerned about overheating the wires?

[Chebbyfan]

I put 80 watt LEDs in mine, never thought about that. Following in case I need to add one in.

[Adsabine]

Thanks Chebbyfan, if you haven't burned out your factory fog light wiring with 80 watts I must be ok, tell me if things go sideways.

[Spurshot]

The fuses in a well designed circuit should be sized to protect the wiring. If you change the fuse rating to a higher rating, you defeat the wiring protection.

 

I'd guess the OEM 27 watt bulb is has a wiring capable of several times more current draw....as has been proven. If you blow a fuse, don't put a bigger one in, add the relay circuit.

[Imprtkllrz28]

Iwould liker bumper. I couldnt find it on their website

[TJay74]

You are also talking about a 35w incandescent bulb versus a 55w LED bulb now, while the output is higher for the LED the current draw is probably half of what the stock bulbs pulled. You will be fine....

[BigBadSierra]

Anything like that were I question the power I just run power from the battery and use the factory wiring to power up a relay.

 

Just watch for any sign's of melting. I upgraded the lights in a car years ago and melted the bezel.

[SILVER SLED]

I have a 2015 Silverado TLZ , the first thing I did was get rid of the low clearance bumper and replaced it with a bumper from Addictive Desert Design, the Honey Badger bumper, I couldn't reuse the stock 35 watt fog lights, I installed 55 watt Ridgid led fogs, I used the same stock wiring that connected the original 35 watt lights, the new led Ridgid lights are more of a driving light, I am very happy with them, my concern is that the increased wattage may fry the wiring if I run them too long, a mechanic at chevy told me I should add a relay! Doesn't it already have a relay? Should I be concerned about overheating the wires?

 

Would those 55 watt Regids work with stock bumper/socket? What is the part no. on the Rigid bulbs? I'm no a great internet surfer and can't find them, please.

[SarahsGMC]

 

I put cubes in my fogs cut the plugs and wire directly to fog lights

 

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[Adsabine]

I didn't use the factory fog light plug in, I cut the wire and soldered the Ridgid plugs on the factory wires, the factory fogs aren't bright enough, the ridgid fogs are awesome!

I didn't use the factory fog light plug in, I cut the wire and soldered the Ridgid plugs on the factory wires, the factory fogs aren't bright enough, the ridgid fogs are awesome!