2007 Explorer: 9005 instead of 9145 Fog Lights

[jafranci]

I saw some usse the 9005 bulbs instead of 9145 for the driving lights. has anyone don this on a 2006-2008 Explorer? i want to but I am afraid it will melt/burn the enclosure. Thanks!

 

[ramren16]

i dont have a 06-08 but i have had 100 watt 9005's in my 01 for 5 years without any problems wires still holding up too. you do know that the 9005's dont fit in there without modification right(you have to trim one of the 3 tabs on the side a little to got them in the housing but no big deal just score with a knife and brake off with some pliers)

 

[jafranci]

i dont have a 06-08 but i have had 100 watt 9005's in my 01 for 5 years without any problems wires still holding up too. you do know that the 9005's dont fit in there without modification right(you have to trim one of the 3 tabs on the side a little to got them in the housing but no big deal just score with a knife and brake off with some pliers)

How close is the bulb to the reflector? Front panel? Is the front panel plastic or glass?

Yeha, i read they had ot be cut, not a big deal...

 

[ramren16]

um the front of my fog light is plastic, there is a little metal thing that the bulb ends up inbetween of when its mounted in the housing it sets really close to the bulb im not sure if its a head sheild or something but never any problems

 

[jafranci]

Well thanks for the info. I am hoping someone with an 06+ would be able to tell me their experience before i go and buy the bulbs and potentially ruin my reflector thanks!

 

[jafranci]

Also people have said "9005 high beam bulbs" and "9005 low beam bulbs" whats the difference?

Thanks!

 

[ramren16]

no real difference with the bulbs only difference is when you buy single or dual filement bulbs you want a single fiement for the fogs if you go that way

 

[jafranci]

Well ipulled the trigger and picked up aset of 9005s. There is a big difference and im happy with the results! Thanks

 

[ExplorerDuece]

I am piggyback this thread. For fog lights can i connect aftermarket 12v to the factory wires? Are they both 12 volts? i can not find the info i am looking for. Also where is the fog light fuse specifically?
Any help is appreciated.