Headlights Plus Stock running lights

[rodegard]

I drive a 2005 CTD Laramie 4x4. I have the stock running lights in the bumper that can be lit along with the headlights on dim. Is it advisable to alder the running lights to be lit (optional) also when headlights are on bright without damaging or overloading any other componet. If doing this is a go, what is the best way to acomplish this task?

 

[rbattelle]

I'm a little confused. You have running lights in your bumper? That turn off when you have the headlights on "dim"? How do you dim your headlights?



Or are you talking about the fog lights? Do they go out when using high beams?



Ryan

 

[WHazelwood]

My fog lights will go out when the brights are on. If the head lights are on dim and the fogs on you can pull the blinker stem back part way and they all will shine. I think that there's a bright box that allows all to be on at once with out holding the blinker stem.

Keep grinnin,

 

[p-Bar]

Go to www.thebritebox.com they have what you need

 

[JERRYKAM]

I upgraded my fog lamps to the higher wattage (65W) bulbs, and reconnected them via a HD relay to operate anytime the engine is running. They function as daylight running lights. Since they are on all the time they are independent of the high/low beams. I notice a real improvement in night time driving especially on secondary two lane roads. Total cost of the mod was about $30 including the cost of the new replacement 65W bulbs. The new bulbs accounted for the bulb of the cost, approx $20 for two.

 

[bighammer]

Do a search for my post on BOMBed multifunction switch. I've done mine and a few other trucks. It's free and pretty easy to do. It keeps all the lights lit in front by making the stalk click into place in that halfway possition rather than springing back when you let it go.

 

[Van Blom]

I upgraded my fog lamps to the higher wattage (65W) bulbs, and reconnected them via a HD relay to operate anytime the engine is running. They function as daylight running lights. Since they are on all the time they are independent of the high/low beams. I notice a real improvement in night time driving especially on secondary two lane roads. Total cost of the mod was about $30 including the cost of the new replacement 65W bulbs. The new bulbs accounted for the bulb of the cost, approx $20 for two.

Ok. . would you please tell me how to wire my fogs so that they're on when the engine is running, and where you bought the 65 watt bulbs? Oo.

Thanks,

Paul

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I also have the bumper mounted stock driving lights - they really improve night time visibility, but are there any legal issues to have them on at all times, hi beam, low beam - or even daytime driving?



We have lots of deer and elk in this area - and a fella needs all the visibility down the road he can get!

 

[JHardwick]

I also have the bumper mounted stock driving lights - they really improve night time visibility, but are there any legal issues to have them on at all times, hi beam, low beam - or even daytime driving?



We have lots of deer and elk in this area - and a fella needs all the visibility down the road he can get!

They are actually fogs. They hit the ground too close to the front of the truck to be driving lights ... ... ... ... ... . and yes, I believe it's illegal to run with brights.

 

[Van Blom]

They are actually fogs. They hit the ground too close to the front of the truck to be driving lights ... ... ... ... ... . and yes, I believe it's illegal to run with brights.

These lights can be easily adjusted with a screw driver. Mine are adjusted to hit at about the same spot as my low beams. Great improvement. And NO, I DON'T get flashed by oncoming drivers. I think the legality of high beam/fog lights is different from State to State. :-{}

 

[JHardwick]

These lights can be easily adjusted with a screw driver. Mine are adjusted to hit at about the same spot as my low beams. Great improvement. And NO, I DON'T get flashed by oncoming drivers.

Mine hit between the nose of the truck and the low beams and I get **** from truckers all the time. If you had a radio, I know they are complaining about yours if they are aimed that high.

 

[Van Blom]

Mine hit between the nose of the truck and the low beams and I get **** from truckers all the time. If you had a radio, I know they are complaining about yours if they are aimed that high.

I think, perhaps, your setup is different than mine

 

[JHardwick]

I think, perhaps, your setup is different than mine

How do you figure?