Aftermarket fog bulbs

[headrush]

This is probably a stupid question, but are their any aftermarket fog bulbs (just bulbs) that are better than stock, and if so what are they called and where can I find them?

Thanks.

 

[clarkkent]

go to any store that sells automotive parts...Kragen, Napa, Sears, ur local tire store.. Ask someone at the counter and they'll help you find wut ur looking for.

 

[tenikiwon]

All I could fine were replacements. They probably are better, but I thought e-bay had the hyper-white fogs, but I don't think for our '97s with the square fogs.

Best bet is to replace for something better.

 

[clarkkent]

the square fog lamp bulb numbers are 9006

 

[cdsl227]

One word of caution...

Be careful if you get the higher wattage bulbs- they look great, but they kick out high heat.

Higher-wattage=higher-heat=melted housings.

I had to change both of my headlight housings, fogs would do the same thing...since the housing is plastic.

Stay with the same watt bulb, just get the Hyper-White...it'll be whiter light, but it won't be any brighter.

 

[clarkkent]

thats true.. this morning I went through a couple deep puddles and My bottom stock lamps went out.. water leaked in and blew my bulbs.. I have to spend another 40 bucks..ERR.. 20 bucks i could of used on a car wash and 20 bucks i could of used on GAS!!!!

 

[tenikiwon]

I don't think all the bulbs for at least the '97 are the same

Headlights are 9007, but fogs are wierd. Like H3 or 889 or something

 

[clarkkent]

i dunno.. I had a hard time finding my fog lamp bulb numbers.. asking around in this forum.. I was told they were h3's or 900 or something.. but then when i went to take out my bulb it was a 9006.. Maybe mynes different because myne is a Mountaineer..

 

[rafairchild2]

I just got these: BLUE XENON FOGLITES FORD EXPLORER 93-98 HID off of ebay. For only $15 with shipping... they put out a lot of light.

Here's a link.. it seems this guy has a lot: Dead Link Removed

Sure probably not the top of the line, but for my application they worked and they have a lifetime war'nty. Here's a shot I took of my truck last night. You can get an idea of the brightness and color.

Rick

 

[tenikiwon]

I don't think my bulb look like then,

--->RICK<---- can you take a pic of the bulb and the connection so I can compaire

Thanks

 

[rafairchild2]

Here's a front and bottom of my old ones.

Rick

 

[clarkkent]

dammnitz.. i juss bought the slyvania cool blue bulbs and after i put them in.. and i test them.. THeir yelloW!! not even white.. their yellow!! i'm soo madd.. 30 bucks for bulbs that are the same as my stock ones.. if i wanted yellow i would of just put in my stock bulbs!!1

 

[rafairchild2]

I tried the Sylvania Cool Blues before and did not like them. I just put the Silverstars in. They're not too bad. I want brighter and bluer though.. I know dream on without spending the $$$.

 

[headrush]

Well I just bought a pair off of ebay like rafairchild2's got for around 15 bucks. Hopefully they'll get here quickly in a couple of days. I'm anxious to see how they do...I've got a few road trips I'm making this week. When I get them I'll update you and see how they do. Thanks all for your help.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

I got a pair of F1 885's off of Ebay because they're rated at 55w instead of the 899's 37.5w (stock wattage). They're a lot brighter and actually have a purpose instead of just for looks. I highly reccommend them!! I think I have a couple of pics here. But I dont' have them in the server but I'll post some pics probably tomorrow.