I think I saw a thread once where the 9145 would swap with our 9140 fog light bulbs, I had the Silverstar's in my previous vehicle and would like to put them in my FX4. Anyone done this? Experience any issues? Thanks!

 

I put 9005 bulbs in my fogs with no issues. But I'm not a Silverstar fan, too expensive and don't last long IMO. I switched to HID's on my HL and fogs with a lifetime warranty, fogs were $43 shipped to my door.

 

I've read some on HIDs, but I am not familiar with it at all. What are they exactly and how are they better? Thanks

 

Bump, any advice would be great!

 

https://www.f150forum.com/f7/all-things-hid-here-77080/

 

ive heard of 9145 fog bulbs melting the housing? thus 9140 being the safer bet, but harder to find obviously... any other comments on the melting issue?

 

rule of thumb is the 04-05 trucks fogs are big enough to handle the heat of a 9005, if you have a 06-08 truck a 9005 will start to melt the fog light. running a 9145 is fine in either truck, its only a couple more watts.

my fogs are always on and havent had a problem with silverstar 9145s, i dont think they make silverstar 9140s

 

Otto - Thanks for the link

And you're correct...I cannot find any Silverstar 9140s. I didn't know anyone tried 9005 before. I agree with 08F150XLT, i've read where someone running the 9145 still melted their housing, not sure what year they had but since I have an 2007, I guess it wouldn't matter. Dang...I really want some Silverstars for the fogs too, I hate when people change out their headlights but not fog. It looks so goofy.

 

ive never heard of melting fogs with 9145s, but i will try to keep an eye on it, and see if it gets hot

 

from a sticky on f150online

9140- The 9140 (H10) bulb is a small, single-filament bulb uses primarily for fog or auxiliary lighting purposes. Emits 40W of power at 900 lumens, exceptional use for low-power, low-heat spaces. 90-degree PY20d base.

9145- The 9145 (H10) bulb is a more powerful version of the small 9140 bulb. Acceptable heat output for small spaces. 45W of power at 1100 lumens. 90-degree PY20d base.

9155- The 9155 (H10) bulb is the most powerful in the 9100-series family. Output of 55W and 1350 lumens of light. Highest heat potential, not recommended for small or plastic fog lamps. 90-degree PY20d base.

9005- The 9005 (HB3) bulb is a single-filament bulb used as a high beam bulb in a split-beam headlamp. It puts out 65W @ 12.8vDC and 1700 lumens of light. Perfect for small or cramped housings. 90-degree P20d base with an axial filament.

the difference between 9140 and 9145 is nothing compared to 9145 or 9140 to 9005

Vehicles equipped with plastic, round fogs (2006-2011 F-150, exc. Raptor) should not install bulbs over 45W of power! Since they come with 9140, a 9145 would be a good swap. Do not install 9155, 9005, or 9006 bulbs, you WILL melt your housings!