hey guys
quick question, ive been thinkin about gettin different fogs, but id like to keep the same switch and relays if possible. has anyone ever used the stock wiring. id really like to keep it all, just splice the wires right by the lights. ive searched a little but havent found much about this. thanks for any of ur help, i appreaciate it

 

yeah you can use the old wiring I just did it today as a matter of fact. just bought some cheap ones at auto zone and it worked just make sure the fuse for the fogs isn't blown.

 

Hey i need some info on changing fogs to aftermarket too and keep the original wiring....somebody suggested the Hella 550 fogs...how do i put in aftermarkets and keep the OEM wiring and switch?

 

Never done it, but I would guess you would have to find the same kind of connectors that are on the 2 wires on the new fogs to crimp on the stock wires for them to hook up right. I have no fogs stock, so I wouldn't know How many wires there are going to the stock fogs. But if it is two, that's what I would do.

 

thanks for your help
all your gotta do is cut the two wires and then just throw the new fogs on and im gonna use butt connectors to connect them. i just didnt know the wattage of the stock fogs. i would assume 55 watts?
i hope its not 35.
if the connectors match up itll be even easier
what kinda fogs did ya go with
im not sure if rounded ones will look alrite
but i have huge rectangular ones on rite now and they kinda look odd
im gonna rewire to come on with the corners too so theyre on with the hi beams.

anyways, if anyone knows the stock wattage, please help me out

heres what i got on there rite now
http://www.clarkson.edu/~petrykmf/my...ont%20side.jpg

 

Yeah there are two wires coming from the stock fogs. ones the hot wire and the others is the ground I just cut the connectors off the fogs I bought and used butt connectors. I'm not sure about the wattage though. I'm gonna do the rewire also plan on doing it today.

 

yeah, stock foglights are 55W

like lowmax said, there are just two wires to the stock foglight, you can easily just cut off the connector and then use any kind of connector you want to attach the new wires to it

 

hey are those stock fogs u got on your burgundy max? If they are and if u r and u planning to take 'em off....i would be interested...but only if they are stock.


Craig,

I can take care of the wiring but i cant figure out how to fit in the Hellas...i mean they have different metallic fixtures than the stocks...i dont wanna drill...any suggestions for the fixtures?

 

I doubt you'll find any other than stock that will use the exact same mounting pieces as the stock foglights. You're probably gonna be in for some drilling or creative hardware work somewhere along the line

 

they are direct replacements for the factory ones
measure just about the same, so ur call
ill let em go for real cheap

i still dont know what design i want
i dont want to put them where they are now, it just looks kinda odd
i wish i could get the stillen front lip, but dont have that kinda cash. any other suggestions?

 

skatanic,

do they fit directly into the metal fixtures of the stock fogs? or do u need to do any modifications to the fitting assembly? cuz if they have the same fixtures and harness then we may be in business...

i wanna keep my stock wiring and fixtures if possible...and just put in new lights.

 

Rest assured that 100W bulbs are OK if you bypass the OEM connectors. I had to cut them off to use STOCK fogs...long story...but I have "Off-Road Use Only" bulbs rated at 100W and don't usually have a problem. They burn out every now and then like other bulbs, but no catastrophies.