Stock fog lights

[Justbeamn]

Picked up a set of the OEM fog light kit for a '98. Looking at the lenses, they have ridges on them. For the 99-00 they have the flat clear lense. I prefer the later of the two. Since these are two different kits is there anything different ie; wiring harness, resistors... . or just the lenses different. Thanks in advance.

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98. 5 3500 SLT Quad Dually 4x4. 3:54 Auto, Waterfall Blk on red. Custom dually flaps, All acc's w/leather
BD exhaust brake, dash mount Banks guages, Mag-Hytec Diff. cover & trans. , SS bug screen and fender trim,SS Stull diamond line running boards, SS 4" turn down.

 

[B.G. Smith]

I have the 99 fog lights, the beam is not very defined, I have had complaints that they shine too high and they are almost pointed at the ground. I suspect the ridges are to diffuse the light to the sides so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic. bg

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White 99 3500, QC, 3:55, auto. most options except leather, Line-X bed liner, fiberglass running boards Rancho 9000s, bug shield and window vents, black vented 5th wheel tailgate, 110 gal. aux. fuel tank.

 

[Cooker]

Sorry I can't help with the wiring being different, but I can answer your question on the lights.

A clear lense, one where you can see the bulb, is a driving light. A rigid lense is a fog light. Just as BG said the rigid lense is desinged to spread the light better and closer to the vehicle. The clear lense will project farther.

 

[Justbeamn]

Back to the top. For everyone with a '99 or '00 is the switch for the fogs incorporated in the headlight switch or is it in the passanger airbag key-off area on the dash? Thanks for the help.

 

[Bob Wagner]

Yes, the switch is incorporated into the headlight switch. Turn on to parking light position and pull.

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01 Dodge Ram 4X4 QC

 

[MikeR]

Yep,the wiring harness and switch are completely different.

-Mike

 

[RKohn]

The factory fogs are pitiful. I've seen flashlight that do a better job. There's got to be something better.

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Y2K Red Stealth Sport 2500 4X4 QC SLT+, 5-spd, 3. 54 anti-spin, 265-75-16 LTX’s (There ain’t no such thing as options, cause ya gotta have it all, including: DC’s dead cow/vinyl interior and don’t stop anti-lock brakes. ) Stock, but not for long. Oops, too late. What silencer ring? (More fun than my 98 SST)

 

[BLACKRAM]

The factory fog lights are weak, but you can replace the 35 watt bulbs with brighter ones. The size is a 859 and you can purchase 65 watt bulbs which are a big improvement. I bought mine from Competition Limited in Michigan.

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1999 2500 4x4, auto, 3. 54, HD241, Quad cab SLT, Blk Sport Pkg, 285 Bridgestone AT, Amsoil.
1992 SC400
1978 Mooney 201 IFR

 

[HC]

The factory fog lights are weak, but you can replace the 35 watt bulbs with brighter ones. The size is a 859 and you can purchase 65 watt bulbs which are a big improvement.

2000ney,
Did you have to swap out any fuses, use heavier relay, or rewire with heavier wire? I suspect not, but thought it better to ask to be sure. I too am disappointed with the factory lights; would like some more light up there.