Additional Aux Front Fog Driving Lamps

[z168]

Thanks to Racenut for giving me this idea yeeaaaarrrs ago. We exchanged PMs and since then I have been wanting to do this. But life and a whole lot of other things got in the way. Unfortunately I dont think he posts here anymore. but anyway...

So finally decided on getting Hella 500 FFs. Theyre cheap, matches my clear lamps and quite easy to install. Although I still have to wire them, they will be part of the high beams

 

[ExplorerTom]

I had a set of Hella 500 Black Magic (or whatever they were called) on my Mariner (what I sold to get my Expedition). I would drive 140 miles a day, 5 days a week and they were almost always on. I had them mounted low on a safari bar that way if it was snowing, I could turn on just the parking lights and those Hellas and not be blinded.

I've been wanting to get a set for my 1st gen and mount them where you have them. I was planning on going with the regular 500s for the cost, but I think I might go with the Blacks so they aren't so "in your face" when they aren't on.

 

[z168]

Do it! The 500s are a perfect fit. Although I was also tempted to get 700s

And get one of these so you preserve the factory harness

 

[docraymund]

Very nice expys you guys have there!

 

[z168]

Thanks - I try

Post pic of yours. Havent seen you post yours

 

[docraymund]

Will do!

 

[ExplorerTom]

I just ordered my Hella 500 Black Magic for my Expedition.

 

[z168]

nice - Id like to see that once its mounted

 

[reece146]

You guys aren't worried about it affecting cooling mounted like that? How much excess cooling capacity do our trucks have?

I have no frame of reference whether it would be a big deal or not.

 

[ExplorerTom]

I'll keep an eye on it. I have a ScanGauge and can tell when the thermostat opens and closes (temp will go from 206 to 190).

I've been thinking about swapping out to the 2-core radiator anyway as a preventative measure.