9005s in fogs- Who has em?

[dodge dude94]

Trying to figure out if I want to just put good 9006 bulbs in dad's fogs or if I wanna modify some 9005s and drop those in instead.

Who is running 9005s in their stock fogs and has been for a while? Noticed any wiring or switch issues?

 

[05daytona]

I saw a write up about that on another site and IIRC, there were no issues with doing the upgrade. I can't remember where I saw it though. I was thinking about doing it too.

 

[Alex]

I put a set of Silver Star 9005s in my fogs before I did HIDs, was an amazing upgrade. Fogs were better than low beams, together visibility was very good

 

[dodge dude94]

Had any issues with getting flashed on the highway?


I might just have him get 9006s from Rockauto when ordering headlight housings and bulbs and buy 9005s locally myself so it's on me in case I eff em up.

 

[Alex]

I made sure they were aimed nice and low, never had a problem getting flashed. Pretty much everybody runs with fogs on around here anyway haha, so I blended in. Kind of quit doing that when I put the HIDs in the fogs, gawddamn those are bright now

 

[dodge dude94]

Nice. Good to hear. Since it'll be a while before he makes an order I think what I'll do is just buy a couple XtraVison 9005s to play with and see what happens. That'll help me figure out if I need him to order 9006s for the fogs or what.

My dad's truck is a 2WD so it's already pretty low up front, so hopefully I don't have to tip them down.

 

[05daytona]

Found it! How To: Install 9005 Bulbs in Fogs (Upgrade from 9006) - DodgeTalk : Dodge Car Forums, Dodge Truck Forums and Ram Forums

 

[dodge dude94]

Good deal. I had seen that one before but forgot the whole procedure.

 

[usaf2006]

That seems pretty simple. Any other suggestions on how to flatten the guides out without a soldering iron?

 

[Alex]

I got my 9005s in just with some wiggling, never had to trim the tabs doswn at all

 

[dodge dude94]

The plug or the actual bulb?

 

[Alex]

Both. The plug hooked right up, the bulb just took some wiggling to get the tabs in to lock the bulb in place

 

[dodge dude94]

Good to know. I'll try that before I start grinding on one.

Gotta get a headlight for my mom's car, so if the Waaaaalllmmaarrt has 9005s I'll pick up a couple.

 

[Alex]

Good deal bud. Happy to help

 

[dodge dude94]

Got the 9005s.
Hopefully will get them in in a couple days.

 

[dodge dude94]

Was gonna install 'em today. Turns out my Dremel can't reach far enough down into the socket....sooooo I'll have to take them with me to work this weekend and I'll install and test them there.

 

[NYCruiser]

Good upgrade from 9005's and 9006's are 9011's and 9012's. They're HIR bulbs with much higher output if that's what you're after.

9011 HIR vs 9005 (pics & vid)

 

[dodge dude94]

Good upgrade from 9005's and 9006's are 9011's and 9012's. They're HIR bulbs with much higher output if that's what you're after.

9011 HIR vs 9005 (pics & vid)

Well, they also need to be easily acquired. lol Not gonna order stuff for dad's truck and him not want/like it.

 

[dodge dude94]

Finished modding the bulbs and installed them here at work.



They don't look that impressive on the wall, I mean...they're whiter and a bit brighter, but nothing impressive.







It's when I pulled out of the spot and drove off that I noticed the difference.



Oh my.





Pics when I get home after the weekend and have a real wifi

 

[LB3711]

In a 4th gen? I used the quads high beam bulbs in my fogs. No modification at all. Just a 25 watt increase in power. Nice and bright.

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