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Old 12-04-2015 | 01:52 PM
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So I want to put these led's in my stock bumper fog lights for my 89 Limited and they fit and work perfectly with no flicker but they are 1/3 inch too long so the glass lens won't cover the bulbs! How could I extend the lens 1/2 inch out so they fit?
Old 12-04-2015 | 02:32 PM
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So I want to put these led's in my stock bumper fog lights for my 89 Limited and they fit and work perfectly with no flicker but they are 1/3 inch too long so the glass lens won't cover the bulbs! How could I extend the lens 1/2 inch out so they fit?
Are you using those to try and get more light. Those bulbs appear bright but do nothing for actual driving. There's also disclaimers on a lot of websites that sell them. Now I know you asking advice about the fog housing but just wanna put my .02 here
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Well the place I go off-roading is very diary and the yellow light blends in too well and I almost got hit head on by some buggys last time but a white light is easier to see. The top of the bulb that points forward is actually an HID Projector and around the sides of the bulb are LED's so I don't know if that makes a difference. And will they provide the same amount of light as the stock halogens?
Old 12-04-2015 | 03:18 PM
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Well the place I go off-roading is very diary and the yellow light blends in too well and I almost got hit head on by some buggys last time but a white light is easier to see. The top of the bulb that points forward is actually an HID Projector and around the sides of the bulb are LED's so I don't know if that makes a difference. And will they provide the same amount of light as the stock halogens?
I dont believe it throws far. Your best best is to get spot lights to put on the bumper. That would help better. Others will chime in that went that route.
Old 12-05-2015 | 03:49 AM
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Maybe I'll put the led's in the fog light enclosure and relocate the fog lights into the bumper like the 2001 xj?
Old 12-15-2015 | 12:11 AM
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Well the place I go off-roading is very diary and the yellow light blends in too well and I almost got hit head on by some buggys last time but a white light is easier to see. The top of the bulb that points forward is actually an HID Projector and around the sides of the bulb are LED's so I don't know if that makes a difference. And will they provide the same amount of light as the stock halogens?
if you want to be seen you could make an led lighted CB antenna. Bright as heck and tall so it can be seen better. Also, you could get like a 21" lightbar and mount it inside the bumper. There are a few members here who have done it and light bars can be bought cheap on Amazon. The seller I always buy from is eyourlife and I've never had problems.
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A fog light only throws enough light to maybe see a car in front of you,Putting brighter lights in them still will have the same out come.I would upgrade my headlights or add driving to the bumper or spot lights on the roof.Take a look at http://www.realtruck.com/spyder-led-fog-lights/ it will explain off road lights easier then i can.
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I decided to keep the halogens and not install the LED's. This is my friends dads JK (just to clarify money is not a problem. My friends DD is a Ford Raptor). Will post the pic in a sec
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Old 12-15-2015 | 12:14 PM
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can't do that easily with a Cherokee grill. A lot easier to put it in the bumper. I believe stevemongr has one in his bumper.
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