How-To: Install HID/Halo Ring Fog Lights - Discussion thread

Discussion in 'How-To Submissions' started by Pbav8tor, Jun 7, 2012.

  1. Pbav8tor

    Pbav8tor Old Fart

    This How-To install a generic HID/Halo Ring fog lights. The first thing you will notice is that there are no Instructions. This really isn't a problem because there are only 2 connections you need to make.

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    The first thing you need to do is make a bracket to hold the fog light. I made mine from a 8x12 inch galvanized shingle, light but strong, easy to cut and bend. I used the OEM fog light as a template. I made it big enough to cover the opening on the valance and then made 3 tabs for the bolts. The tabs will be bent down and then out like a modified Z with 2 right angles. The other 2 tabs are for attaching the mounting bracket on the fog light to. And then I painted it to match the valance.

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    Also, cut the center opening in the bracket before painting. The opening should be an 1/8 inch smaller than the fog light shroud. I then mounted the fog light to the backet. I then hooked up the inverter and the ballast for a test.

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    Once you get them mounted make sure that they are centered. Now we can wire them up. I try to never cut plugs off, you may want to convert back someday. So I tape a small baggie over the plug and tap the ballast to the wires. The inverter I tapped into the parking light wires.

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    The pic above shows Halos On daylight. Notice the difference between the headlight Halos and the fog light Halo? I will be changing those to CCFL soon.


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    Just Halos on at night.

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  3. very nice Paul , where did you get them ?
     
  4. OP
    Pbav8tor

    Pbav8tor Old Fart

    The wife got them off of EBAY for my birthday!
     
  5. sweet, I gotta give my wife the idea fathers day is coming up
     
  6. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Great write up Paul! Thanks for the contribution
     
  7. AGreager18

    AGreager18 Member

    Nice thankyou, this is my next step for my truck
     

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