Auxiliary Light Mounting

[Eltee]

I searched the 2011-2015 discussion area and looked at 50 pages i n the Lighting discussion (when the 5th Gens appeared) to no avail. I have an idea I wanted input about regarding the mounting of some rectangular LED fog lights on my 2013 XLT. I live on the coast so fogs are very helpful. Hoping to maybe aim them a little wide to expand the lighting to the side a bit.

I'd like to avoid using a bull bar or drilling holes but I am willing to cut the lower screen. My hope is to mount the lights in the corners of the lower intake area of the front as shown in the first picture. Ideally I can rest the light on the area marked "B" in the second photo and have the actual mount and wires go into the mesh area marked "A."

I might use some outdoor rated loop material (Velcro) to act as a cushion between the light and the area marked "A" and protect the paint. My preference is to minimize damage to the painted surfaces. Is that honeycomb plastic strong enough to hold in an LED light fixture? Any input, ideas, examples, etc. appreciated. THANK YOU.

 

[Sgt1411]

LT, maybe check out the Police Vehicle Upfitters Guide on the Interceptor web page to see if they have any emergency light mounting tips, then use those locations.

What about a LED Fog Light bulb in the OEM round driving lights?

 

[Eltee]

LT, maybe check out the Police Vehicle Upfitters Guide on the Interceptor web page to see if they have any emergency light mounting tips, then use those locations.

What about a LED Fog Light bulb in the OEM round driving lights?

I am likely going to bring it by the guys who do our police cars. Over the years I've seen them do some pretty amazing installations. Before then, I'm hoping to look for some lights and ideas then I can see if they can do it for me off the books.

I may up bulb the factory round fog lights. I did that with my 2005 Sport Trac but I still ended up adding PIAA fogs mounted on my Bull Bar.

 

[Jon M]

That lower grill is only held by clips, so I wouldn't. There's a thread about a 20" lightbar in the modified forum, where it's mounted behind that grill.

I'd go with 3M VHB tape over velcro. It's sticky as hell, but won't damage the paint. It won't be easy to remove, but it's doable. I've used this stuff to remove a lot of things, and it's paint safe. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0MJRC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1