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I'd think since the 550's are rectangular, they may fit in the lower grill area, between the fog lights. I have an 05, and It doesn't look like there are too many options as far as the upper grill.OurPathfinder wrote:We don't have the money to spend on a $300 light bar for the front of our Pathfinder. Are there any recommended places behind the grille to mount some long range driving lights?
We've upgraded our stock lamps to Sylvania Ultra's and have been very happy (except when we encounter blinding snow), but are looking to mount some good long range driving lights as we live out in the sticks and need some long range vision.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. We're looking at buying some Hella F550's for $65. Thank you!
x2!Pappy wrote:Pictures PLEASE!!!!
Yeah, pics, please! There doesn't seem to be a really good, hard, solid surface to mount lights on the bumper. I've mounted on fogs on a steel bumper and you can see it wiggling on slightly rough paved road conditions.OurPathfinder wrote:Yes, the $65 does include mounting hardware, lamps x2, stone guards, switch and wiring. On my budget, it works for what I need for the time being. Home Depot and I have been busy fabricating brackets for the mounts. Pictures when finished.
i mounted my Hella's on the bumper of my GMC Jimmy and that happened but i didn't find it to be that big of an issue. i was thinking of installing a set of PIAA's somewhere in the grill/bumper of the Pathy but some suggestions from the forum persuaded me to drop the idea.Npath wrote:Yeah, pics, please! There doesn't seem to be a really good, hard, solid surface to mount lights on the bumper. I've mounted on fogs on a steel bumper and you can see it wiggling on slightly rough paved road conditions.OurPathfinder wrote:Yes, the $65 does include mounting hardware, lamps x2, stone guards, switch and wiring. On my budget, it works for what I need for the time being. Home Depot and I have been busy fabricating brackets for the mounts. Pictures when finished.
projector fog light project writeup a this link:LittleStevie wrote:Has anyone looked into replacing the stock fog lamps with a Xenon driving light, like the Hella 90mm low beam module? I really have no use for my fog lights, and would rather have a good HID driving light to supplement the headlights (currently Silverstar Ultras). If it's possible, this would keep a clean look. The 90mm might be slightly too large for the fog holes, but they show a 50mm (with ~80mm outer diameter) that may work.
I might look into the fit up and mounting to see if it's possible, but it's tough to get to the back side of the fog lights without taking off paneling. I imagine that the existing wiring could be used, including the stock fog light switch, assuming that power draw is reduced with the HIDs.
I found one 90mm model online for ~ $63 a piece, which I think includes the ballast. Having trouble finding other sources though, any leads are appreciated.
check out rallylights.comLittleStevie wrote:Too bad its not easier to find decent dimensioned engineering drawings of the Nissan fog mount or the Hella lights. Might just have to buy the light and make it work somehow.