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Discussion in '1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger' started by glennk, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. glennk

    glennk New Member

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  3. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    please try it. i been wanting to know how these would look they have universal ones as well not just ones for jeeps.
     
  4. Scrambler82

    Scrambler82 Old Guy User

    As long as the contours of the housing fits the Ranger Cab I guess it would look OK, not sure what to say.
    I question that the cab roof front of the Ranger is the same as the cab front of the Liberty, which these came on, check it out.

    What wattage are these lights I couldn’t see that data ?

    Also, they are called Fog Lights, for fog lights to work properly they should be mounted low not high.

    The package comes with a wiring harness but be careful that the power wires (+ & -) and relays are large enough for the amperage; original wiring is minimal at best and if you are going through all of the trouble to run the wiring it should be up to the task not something you will need to replace or worse.

    Also consider two switches, one for the center two lights and one for the outer two lights AND run the grounds back to the battery, one ground for all of the lights will work but the heavier gauge wire get harder to run through the windshield post area so two smaller wires, one for each set, will work easier.

    Other Options:
    1) Small Roof Rack with Light bar mounted to the rack. Wiring when you buy pair-packs you usually get a minimal harness too so wiring will be the same.
    2) Roll Bar (Sport Bar) for mounting lights, more traditional and always looks good.
    3) Mount four lights in front of the grille.

    Just remember to wire the lights according to the total amperage and fuse for the minimum amperage of the components just to be on the safe side.
     
  5. timbits588

    timbits588 New Member

    I would also like to see how it fits along the ranger's contours. I think it could look pretty cool if done right and not a hack job. Please keep us posted if you decide to do this!!!!
     
  6. OP
    glennk

    glennk New Member

    im thinking about it also i all ready have fog lights mounted to my bumper but i want these for when im out wheelin at night for hunting and other stuff. but ya when i get the money i think i well order these to see ill keep y'all posted tho
     
  7. timbits588

    timbits588 New Member

    sounds good! i can't wait to see pics of it on a ranger. even the one picture they had on the ebay listing of it on a jeep didn't show very much
     
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    glennk

    glennk New Member

    ya i know but theres ap many adds of them kinda lights on ebay showing on dif models so it should look really good
     
  9. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    i really want to see this done keep us posted please. alot better than amber cab lights lol
     
  10. Scrambler82

    Scrambler82 Old Guy User

    Maybe some LED Button Lights could be added as Marker and Clearance Lights ?
    LOL…
     
  11. Shawn

    Shawn Cranky old man

    Those lights are actually "universal". Here is a site that's $20.00 cheaper.
    Base Dimensions: 39" (Length) x 10.5" (Width) x 5" (Height With Base And Light)

    http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Sp...oof-Fog-Lights-_-Clear-_-LRL_BK980_GN/858689/

    This ad shows a lot more images. Is the back open or enclosed? If enclosed then you would have to tear the assembly off the roof to change bulbs.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-CLEAR-LENS-TRUCK-SUV-ATV-JEEP-PICKUP-ROOF-TOP-OFF-ROAD-STYLE-FOG-LIGHTS-BAR-/290711093928?forcev4exp=true&forceRpt=true

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    Last edited: Oct 24, 2012
  12. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    no i bet the lense unscrews to change the bulb
     
  13. Shawn

    Shawn Cranky old man

    Look at this pic.

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    glennk

    glennk New Member

    i found a set that have a rear panal that u remove by a few screws to get at that stuff and there like $5 cheaper
    so i think next pay ill order them
     
  15. Scrambler82

    Scrambler82 Old Guy User

    Good luck with them.

    Did you consider a mounting bar from the bed up?
     
    Last edited: Oct 25, 2012
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    glennk

    glennk New Member

    yes i did but with my bed box its kinda in the way
     
  17. Scrambler82

    Scrambler82 Old Guy User

    Luck with it !
     
  18. timbits588

    timbits588 New Member

    do they look about the same as the one's you were originally thinkin about getting?
     
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    glennk

    glennk New Member

    yes they look the same just have the panel
     
  20. timbits588

    timbits588 New Member

    ah gotcha. can't wait to see the install
     
  21. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    great man! take tons of pics of install and when u get them
     

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