DRIVING/FOG LIGHT QUESTION

[COBRAJET]

Has anyone found a light, preferably driving which will fit in the stock hole openings in the front of the truck? The factory ones do not appear to be very bright so I would like an aftermarket one with a little more power. What type of bulb is in the factory setup? Can it be upgraded?... CJ

 

[EMDDIESEL]

If i rember correctly, PIAA makes a few differet lights that fit in the round holes. They must have a website, give it a try, All there lights are super high quality and VERY bright. I have there 520 round fogs on my outland sport guard. Very happy with them

 

[Cooker]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the PIAA lights that fit the factory hole only come in a fog pattern. PIAA products are always #1 when it comes to quality, but the price is usually #1 too. The PIAA lights to fit the factory hole (I think they are 519's) are around $200.

CATZ make a light to fit the factory hole. I think they are around ~$120 for a pair, and I think they come in fog and driving pattterns.

Hella makes a very affordable option which comes in a driving pattern only, the Optilux 1300. These are 55w bulbs and are only ~$60 for a pair.

I think with any of these upgrades you will need to fabricate a new bracket, or buy the PIAA bracket for around $25.

I hope this helps,
Ryan

[This message has been edited by Cooker (edited 05-07-2001). ]

 

[24V-DSL]

PIAA 510 fit the factory holes perfect.

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White 2001. 5 2500 ST, SWB, 4X4,QC, AUTO, 4. 10's, LSD, 285/75/16 On Weld Outbacks, PIAA 510's, Line-x, Tinted glass, Redline 85+, Blow-by-bye, RE-0880 & 25-0880,muffler fell off,level truck with 2" tuff country kit, Bilsteins at the corners, Di Pricol egt and boost, Mag-hytec "original flavor" transmission pan and Dana 70 diff. cover, Westin Step Bars, Custom Plate 24V-DSL

 

[John]

The PIAA Dual Sport 900 lights (Super White driving/Ion Crystal fog) fit very nicely in the rectangular openings in the bumper. "Scott1" was the first to do this... in his '98. 5 back in Sept. of '99. I purchased a pair shortly thereafter however, I still have yet to mount them. #ad
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Next lighting project: add a set of PIAA 1500XT (Ion Crystal fog pattern) for backup lights.

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John Treibel
'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps and accs. , Mag-Hytec diff. cover & DD trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, SPA gauges (3), Dynamat, '00 Sport grille and headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake, Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass w. trick billet block adapter and Aeroquip Teflon-s/s hoses, Optima Yellow Tops, DD3s and DD TTPM, Aeroquip AQP s/s fuel hoses, tricked out Cummins valve cover, tricked out Banks High-Ram intake manifold and 14 cm2 turbine housing w/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , DTT 93% TC, DTT custom tuned VB, BD modified trans. front pump (enhanced by DTT), Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications

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[This message has been edited by John (edited 05-07-2001). ]

 

[Bill H]

I have the PIAA 1253's I think(the clear ones). Fit nice and do a good job of lighting things up. Also get "bright-lighted" quite a bit.

Bill

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'00 2500 QuadCab SLT 4x4,White,5spd,tow package,3. 54,vinyl floor,rear slider,PIAA driving lights,Century "Ultra" matching cap,lost silencer ring. Westin "powdercoat" nerf bars. Rhino lined "rockers" for chip protection. Clearance lights. Jardine 4" exhaust.

 

[K_Arts]

Call FET (the company that makes CATZ lights) talk to Cherie Morgan. She has some pretty awesome lights (both head lights and fog/driving lights). Just tell her that you are part of the TDR and she will cut you a good price. If you need her number, e-mail me. . I'd be more then happy to send it to you.

Thanks

Kev