Replacement Fog / Driving Lights 1997 X

[Sid Daley]

Had a rock go though a lens and Ford wants too much for replacement $150 even the used guy wants $75. I'm thinking I can get better lights for not much more. I need them too fit on the existing brackets and would like them roughly the same size as stock.

Any recommendations ??

Sid

 

[TJM623]

you could prolly get a set of OEM replacements on ebay for cheaper then that and just upgrade the bulbs to silverstars, PIAA, whatever you prefer?

 

[Bill Kemp]

OEM fog lights are 2 1/2"H X 5 3/4"L.
Hella FF75 are 2 1/8 X 6 1/8 If you want more light and are willing to trim the air dam hole bigger go to the Hella FF300 4 3/8H X 7 1/2W.
Both are priced around $100 and are good lights. Stay away from Optilux. You get what you pay for.

 

[Sid Daley]

I definitely don't want to trim, the FF75 look like a good option. Do you think they are a lot brighter light than the stocks? As well do you you think it will work with existing brackets or will i need to modify?

Sid

OEM fog lights are 2 1/2"H X 5 3/4"L.
Hella FF75 are 2 1/8 X 6 1/8 If you want more light and are willing to trim the air dam hole bigger go to the Hella FF300 4 3/8H X 7 1/2W.
Both are priced around $100 and are good lights. Stay away from Optilux. You get what you pay for.

 

[Sid Daley]

I found some OEM's on eBay, problem is it doesn't seem like most these guys want to ship to Canada. Are you running silverstars in your stock housing? I had heard the wiring wasn't strong enough??

Sid

you could prolly get a set of OEM replacements on ebay for cheaper then that and just upgrade the bulbs to silverstars, PIAA, whatever you prefer?

 

[lish_xlt]

are you looking for a Fog light? if so, i got a replacement for mine, from ford, and it was $66.50. so if you are looking for a fog light i dont see why ford said it was 150.

also check out www.procarparts.com they have an oem replacement for around $40. i wish i had looked there first

 

[Sport4x4]

check ebay for PIAAs

 

[Bill Kemp]

Sid, The Hellas are brighter and a better focused beam. The trade off is that they , as will any non-OEM light, need some modding to mount. IMO it would well be worth the trouble of mounting for the increased brightness.

 

[Sid Daley]

Thanks everybody, I'll let you know how the story ends..

Sid