"Factory style" recessed fog lights in stock bumper (development stage pics) - Page 3

darryle · 01-04-2007, 03:57 PM

Swiss if its the flange thats giving you problems you may want to look at speaker port tubes,various diameters, radiused ends....Darryle

**SwissArmySuv** · 01-04-2007, 05:24 PM

1st thanks for all the suggestions!

will give everybody a quick update on this project ...

lights arrived today (these are going to be really nice). had been waiting for these to verify a couple of dimensions ... good thing I waited, they are slightly larger then expected, will make slight adjustments on mating parts.

flanges were ordered, will have those early-mid next week. (black nylon!)

brackets will be finalized tomorrow, will have those early-mid next week.

black-oxide mounting screws ordered, will have those probably Monday.

will do the install next weekend. am getting anxious.

everything coming together nicely ..... I think you guys are going to like this one.

Comment on bumper wings .... wait till you see what's coming up for those!

dangerisFJ · 01-04-2007, 07:34 PM

Can't wait to see what you come up with Swiss! The project list for the FJ just gets longer and longer because of your ingenuity....not that's a bad thing!

Go McGyver!

**MelloFJYellow** · 01-04-2007, 10:25 PM

Swiss, I am really looking forward to seeing how this porject of yours turns out! I have been waiting since I got my FJ on March 31st

for something exactly like this, so I hope my LONG wait is just about over, all thanks to your creativity!

I also can't wait to see what you have planned for the bumper wings! Keep us posted on your progress and keep up the great work!

ruebarb · 01-05-2007, 05:56 AM

Damn impressive Swiss, I wish I possessed some of the skills you have.

Akillez-13 · 01-05-2007, 09:17 AM

Very impressive, if this thread has a final outcome (finished product) this will be right up there with the A-trac hack..........good job cant wait to see how it turns out.

MichEE · 01-05-2007, 10:29 AM

NICE!! Can't wait to do this one! Thanks for all of the work you are posting here!

**SwissArmySuv** · 01-05-2007, 05:59 PM

Thank you for the complements, looks like some fellow members are as anxious for the results as I am.

Just to let everybody know .... I need to install mine first and modify any small fitment issues if necessary. This is part of R&D.

If everything looks "cosmetically" good (and I will post full pics so you can form your own opinion), I can make more of these and I could easily make a full kit for anyone that wants one.

Remaining parts are still expected to arrive mid next week.

As a side note ... was very impressed with the light harness. Well made, all sheathed, nice terminals, heat shrink on the ends, etc. These are not cheapo lights.

**SwissArmySuv** · 01-13-2007, 06:16 AM

quick update on the fogs ....

the fella making the trim rings had a rush project he had to get out this week (i.e. my trim rings got pushed out a couple of days).

the install will have to be postponed until next week. sorry.

darn, I had really wanted to knock this one out this weekend and do the install post, but I promise I will spend the time on one of the other projects instead.

**stringmachine** · 01-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Now I like this idea, What wattage are the lights? I am wondering if the 55 watt lights are not bright enough compared to the regular headlights? I have found some that are 100 wats, are these better. I also pull a boat and like the idea of this application. Let me know how easy or difficult it is to install. Good Luck!