Any suggestions for air dam mounted fog lights?

DEV1ST8R · July 10, 2005

I installed some Hella FF75 High intensity driving lights. They fit perfectly in the stock air dam slots. However, they mount with one bolt at the top of a mounting plate. When bolted into the factory plastic, they shake like crazy when I'm driving.

Anybody have any suggestions for adding support to minimize the bouncing? It was suggested to try to mimick the factory metal "C" clamp, but I don't work well with metal fabrication, and it seems like it would be ver tedious to get the correct angles and lengths.

Any help would be appreciated.

DEV1ST8R · July 13, 2005

Well, I customized my own - and it works as good (if not better) than the factory setup! I went to a local building suppy store and picked up two 4x4 pole end supports. . .the kind used for fencing. Flattened one end out, drilled the necessary holes, and *voila* fit and mounted like a champ! No more shake'n'rattlin'. Plus, there was a convenient hole in the back, perfect for running and supporting the electrical wires through.

MS3DALE · July 14, 2005

Hey,Thats pretty slick

BBSilverado · July 14, 2005

that looks good and sturdy, and cheap too.

DEV1ST8R · July 15, 2005

Absolutely. . .the brackets were like $3.99 ea., and a whopping $.17 per bolt and nut. And actually, it only took about 1-2 hrs. to do everything.

Wingnut · July 15, 2005

Great job!

Now, the real question...Do they actually put out usable light? The stockers look bright to oncoming traffic, but don't do squat from the cab as far as visability in the fog goes. One of the most worthless things on my truck.

MrQuadrasteer · July 15, 2005

Great job!

Now, the real question...Do they actually put out usable light? The stockers look bright to oncoming traffic, but don't do squat from the cab as far as visability in the fog goes. One of the most worthless things on my truck.

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I don't have the factory fogs, but I know what you mean

Who's got some really GOOD fogs ??

Do the clear fogs work as well as amber fogs

My maw got me a set of clear fogs, but they got that gay rainbow thing going on Silly Mom... told her to get the cheapest ambers she could

Now what do I do

DEV1ST8R · July 15, 2005

The ones I installed are actually driving lights and they are very bright. . .very white. They're whiter and brighter (but more directed light) than my high beams. I'm pretty impressed. I've had two other vehicles with two different types of fog lights and these ones are by far the best - and they were very reasonably priced. Plus, they fit perfectly in the stock cutout of the airdam.