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  1. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    That's a great alternative, however I was concerned about aiming the unit properly. These rear fog lamps are extremely directional, unlike a taillamp which can merely point generally rearward to be effective. As far as I can tell, no arrangement for fine tuning the aim is provided for on these...
  2. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Yeah, also considered getting some stock German rear fogs that mount in the tailgate. Both these would end up with me having to deal with the raw edges of cutting holes in some way, however. Sticking them in the bumper sounds good, but the reality of dealing with a provision for finished...
  3. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Tried posting this earlier, but got rejected due to size. Here's a smaller version. This is a Hella lamp. They make two styles - one a larger plastic style and this more compact metal one. It's reasonably well protected here, but when I wheel, I have a quick disconnect and remove the lamp...
  4. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Wolfy, How's this: This is with the light folded. There are 3 wires coming through the roof - a power to each of the twin 55w bulbs, and a ground. I tried using a grommet, but it did not survive long. Now, I just use silicone and replace it every 5 years or so. The wires drop along the...
  5. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    I was wondering about that. I have one pic of it, but I used PhotoShop to reduce it and lower the res and ended up with a tiny and blurry picture to get to 80k. Let's see if this works: This shot is looking up at it. Viewed from the side, the lamp folds down below the height of the factory...
  6. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    I have digital pics, but to post to this site I have to have them somewhere on a server, right? Anyhow the lights are no big deal, and if you like lights then they'll look cool on your rig, too. The Hella rear fog hangs under the bumper against the hitch's left edge (for protection) and the...
  7. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Hugh, Righto. My "wow, that's HOT" comment speaks only to the bulb heat/output, but it serves notice that we're playing with fire sometimes putting higher wattage bulbs in. Sometimes it works out fine if used underway (airflow keeping wiring/headlamp assy and connectors cooler), but at a...
  8. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Thanks for the kind comments, guys! The negatives were the increase in reflective sign "flashback", and to that I'd add an *expected* similar increase in glare using them in falling snow and rain. That's when I'd use the 3000 fogs alone of course, but others should consider this. As for heat...
  9. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Hmm, Hadn't gotten so far as looking at the wiring diagram. Since I suck at wiring and you're the engineer - maybe you could design a simple setup? My wiring jobs are bulletproof, but only because I'm so paranoid I overdo everything (Ex - 10ga wire to run my rear fog light). Hopefully...
  10. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Tyler, WWW.susquehanna.com/susq Item code / Description / Price HL78316 / 9006 80w low beam / 10.25 ea HL78310 / 9006 100w high beam / 10.25 ea I have not done the wiring upgrade, but am planning to get the connectors at NAPA and wire in one relay for the high beams and one for the low...
  11. IdahoDoug

    Report on upgrade Hella bulbs - first trip

    Thanks to Cary, I got a screaming deal on Hella high and low beams for my 80 last Thursday. Towed 3 hours at night through some hairy country roads with deer, elk, sharp curves, etc and here is what I found. Prior setup: high - 100w Phoebus, low - 55w Phoebus, fog - 55w Hella 3000s. Current...
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