How to get more light output??
How to get more light output??
I want both my headlights and foglights to put out more light on my 07 ranger 4x4 xlt... I would get a pair of aftermarket foglights for the front but I don't wanna get a brush guard or bull guard on the front so I don't wanna mount the foglights with the stock bumper... So what bulbs can I put in my foglights and headlights to get a lot more light? What brand and stuff? Is it a big difference in light output?
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if your fog lights use the 9145 bulb (42 watts) you can upgrade to a 9005 bulb (65 watts) as for the headlights, you could just go online and find a 9007 thats higher wattage, something higher than the stock wattage. but, don't go too high, or you'll run the risk of housing meltage and wiring damage.
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Replace your headlights (9007) with silverstars. Do your fogs too (9005). They're noticeably brighter than stock for not a whole lot of $$ compared to good hids.
You can always add higher watt lighting later, but don't put more than 55-60watts through the factory wiring, it's waaay too mickey mouse.
Also you can get the light mount tabs, there's 2 holes in behind your bumper that they mount to.
You can always add higher watt lighting later, but don't put more than 55-60watts through the factory wiring, it's waaay too mickey mouse.
Also you can get the light mount tabs, there's 2 holes in behind your bumper that they mount to.
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Originally Posted by ns_red7
Replace your headlights (9007) with silverstars. Do your fogs too (9005). They're noticeably brighter than stock for not a whole lot of $$ compared to good hids.
You can always add higher watt lighting later, but don't put more than 55-60watts through the factory wiring, it's waaay too mickey mouse.
Also you can get the light mount tabs, there's 2 holes in behind your bumper that they mount to.
You can always add higher watt lighting later, but don't put more than 55-60watts through the factory wiring, it's waaay too mickey mouse.
Also you can get the light mount tabs, there's 2 holes in behind your bumper that they mount to.
I've had this setup for years and it works flawless. Much better than stock and without giving your wire harness a meltdown.
Originally Posted by cory07ranger4x4
well if I was open to foglights, I want 150w but will they work for stock wireing and stuff??
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If you've got $$ to burn on bright off road lights, http://www.lightforce.com/
Tony Soprano had them on his suburban.
Tony Soprano had them on his suburban.
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Originally Posted by cory07ranger4x4
well if I was open to foglights, I want 150w but will they work for stock wireing and stuff??
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