stormsearch

I mainly got the idea and information on a thread over on F150online in the illumination section titled, "06+ Round foglight projector... ". If you want the linky, send me a pm. Doing the matchboxes I'm assuming would be similar putting the FX-R's into our housings, more cutting, sealing. However, the way the round reflectors are designed, aiming them is very easy.

I bought 3 of the same shrouds. The 3rd shroud I cut up for the extenders. Caution though, when I cut up the shroud, the bottoms didn't fit exactly all around. I made the match on the sides but at the top and bottom, the extender doesn't sit flush. But it is no biggie. I mainly did it to hide the screws mounting the projector into the reflector. It turned out good but just took more time than I didn't expect.

TRS gave me a great price for buying the 3 shrouds so wasn't out alot of money.

I agree, way understimated amount of time. Fogs do look good especially since the shrouds match. When I was holding the value/chrome shrouds I just couldn't put them on, too much work for something I wouldn't be happy with. Mentioned above, TRS gave me a really good price to buy the premiums.

I agree - they are far from fog lights. With the stock bulbs, the factory adjustment was pathetic. I moved them so much higher and helped alot in usability, not sure if it changed the glare factor. I actually was compressing the spring so much it was hard to turn anymore of the adj. screw, otherwise would bring them up higher. I put in a DDM PnP kit, holy glare batman. But gave me the drive to have them be usefull and retrofit them.

I'll take some close-up pictures tomorrow. Yes, I used the concentric rings but I still used a RTV adhesive to mount the ring and shrouds so wouldn't have any potential problems.

I'm still getting used to the bug-eye look. If it wasn't so functional, I would be less thrilled. I looked at different paint options to help but didn't want to get too fancy either. I did trim quit a bit off the inner shrouds where the concentric rings fit on so the shroud sunk as deep into the reflector housing as possible. My lens sticks out past about 1/2" past the shrouds.

Edit: Just ran out to re-install my driver's side fog light, it leaked bad and took a side pic of the headlamp. Hope it works as I just start to beat anothe rainstorm.

mSaLL150

I'd advise against using silicone as a sealant. Butyl Tape or Nissan sealant is ideal.

The bug-eye look can be hidden a bit by using large shrouds since the F150 has large reflectors.

BTW, it is common to get a little condensation if you drive in weather right after the retrofit since pressure/temperature is rapidly changing. If you are getting condensation after a couple weeks, then try re-sealing with the above mentioned products.

I too agree fog lights are pointless. With the retrofit headlights, the foreground is more than lit up and foglights are deemed completely useless. It is purely cosmetic at that point.

stormsearch

I used the butyl tape for the heads, but fogs used clear RTV. The black tape would show thru the fog light lens. Both fogs had heavy condensation in them this morning after an all night rain and drive to work. That is after I basically used 1/2 tube of RTV to seal the driver's side back up.

The temp/pressure change for such a small lamp must be pulling it in thru. I never used my fogs that much so didn't notice when stock. The condensation was causing the light to scatter which was kind of nice to see the signs. My headlmaps are still perfectly clear.

k_h

So i thought about the main chrome reflector part and didn't like the look.. so i decided to paint it flat black to match the housing... the shroud got the same treatment..

ak_cowboy

^that's sweet. Exactly what I'm planning to do

8mpg

Well...I basically have my lights finished up. Not sure how Im going to seal around the actual HID bulb...but here is my setup.






This is the butyl sealant that TRS sells. I did cut off the outer lip...glad I did. This stuff seals well. Just stretched it slightly all the way around... put the cover on and used a heat gun to barely warm up the sealant and smashed on the cover. Then I just pushed around the sealant on the outsides to make sure it was sealed well

methodzz

I used windshield installation urethane to re-install the covers - im sure theres no taking them apart again! i wouldn't suggest using this stuff, anything it touches it pretty much ruins, including your hands!

What kit did you use for the fogs? Did you re-buy a wiring harness or make your own?

methodzz

@Stormsearch - do you have a pic of how you sealed the back of the bulb in with the grommet?

8mpg

my installed pics






my passenger light rotation is just a hair off... not much I can do about it now...its epoxied.

kitzmann

got my extra set of new headlights for the retrofit on tues and last night I pulled them apart. They was very easy took about 2 hours to get both lights apart and cleaned up. Used a heat gun, Hyde 5-in-1 painter's tool and screw driver. Plan on tinting the yellow sidemarker with a light coat of VHT-Night Shades. I have a 07 HD and my kit came with a black ring. Can someone tell my what this ring is for and do I have to manual aim my lights or can I use the washer in the kit.
Thanks in advance.