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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: fuji on June 08, 2014, 07:28:49 PM
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Has anyone replaced their fog lights on their ARB bar? If so, what did you replace them with?
I am looking at these Monster lights. And I am not after a fog type light, more of a bright light of sorts.
Cheers
Wayne
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It's on my 'to do' list.
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What with?
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I've had a few bulbs blow in the fog lights in my ARB Sahara bull bar on the Ranger. As you would be aware, to change the bulb you need to remove the protection plate under the bar. A pain of a job.
I've been looking for a LED replacement but with nothing suitable so far. Even asked ARB Kilsyth but told nothing on the horizon.
A reference I found previously is from the FJ Cruiser Club re the monster light
http://www.fjcc.com.au/f40/arb-bullbar-foglight-alternatives-510/ (http://www.fjcc.com.au/f40/arb-bullbar-foglight-alternatives-510/)
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I would actually like a led spread light there bit like the duallies ? I am really going to struggle to fit a light bar to the bar with the iPFs and the ridiculous ARB fogs never get used!
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What with?
Haven't decided yet. I have the original IPF fogs, so they're 110mm and have a bit metal bracket behind the bar.
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This is our setup. The lights are great for short to mid range light although, according to the wifey, they're a wee bit too bright in fog with some "reflection" I think was the term used. I drilled the top bar so as to mount the lights to it for more rigidity & covered the bolt with a rubber cap from Clarke Rubber
Steve
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Has anyone replaced their fog lights on their ARB bar? If so, what did you replace them with?
I am looking at these Monster lights. And I am not after a fog type light, more of a bright light of sorts.
Cheers
Wayne
two questions:
can these be used to replace a combination lamp on a bt50 mazda genuine bullbar?
have you got more details about the light itself? is it the ml18? monster's website says that they are discontinued...
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This is our setup. The lights are great for short to mid range light although, according to the wifey, they're a wee bit too bright in fog with some "reflection" I think was the term used. I drilled the top bar so as to mount the lights to it for more rigidity & covered the bolt with a rubber cap from Clarke Rubber
Steve
Hey Steve
What brand are they?
Wayne
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Saw these the other day
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171278950131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171278950131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
GG
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Wow!!! They must be good stuff cos the sellers even guarantees my hapiness (sic) awe shux.....
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two questions:
can these be used to replace a combination lamp on a bt50 mazda genuine bullbar?
have you got more details about the light itself? is it the ml18? monster's website says that they are discontinued...
I just received an email from Monster and they are $99 a pair so I might buy a set and try them. Must be available.
Cheers
Wayne
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I just received an email from Monster and they are $99 a pair so I might buy a set and try them. Must be available.
Cheers
Wayne
cool thanks... i'll have to measure up the existing lights and see if these will fit...
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Saw these the other day
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171278950131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171278950131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
GG
Did you see the seller is also getting rid of his 1996 80 Series TD. For $30K. In his dreams.
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Doesn't ARB do an LED replacement now...?? I Was at my local ARB recently and the subject came up, and if I recall right, they were saying they can be replaced with an LED replacement light now...
Maybe chase that up also...
Swanny
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http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000xi-xenon-lamp/ (http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000xi-xenon-lamp/)
this is my dream set up
also looking to replace the indicators with a light bar
http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/9-33-volt-high-powered-led-work-lamp-flood-beam-bar---800-lumens/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true& (http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/9-33-volt-high-powered-led-work-lamp-flood-beam-bar---800-lumens/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true&)
this should give me the best of both worlds, without adding additional lighting on top of the barwork
if it doesn't fit within the original housing, I'm getting some custom fibreglass moulds made to suit the ARB bar and these lights :cheers:
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Did you see the seller is also getting rid of his 1996 80 Series TD. For $30K. In his dreams.
:) with 400 000km on odo..
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Hi All
We too were frustrated with the ARB foggies: weak, unsealed + fill with water and dust, used only once in 5 years (not too much fog in WA).
So, we removed those ARB fogs and replaced with 120mm LED spotties from Jaycar. That's an extra 3400+ lumens per side that we didn't have before.
There was some jiggery pokery to get them in. I reckon that hubby and were on the job for 3 hours.
We cut away the black plastic housing of the arb fogs to make way - and made up some simple brackets to hang the new lights off the chassis.
A bit of re-wiring, and its all good.
The new lights work fine. Not blindingly stunning, but certainly a noticeable addition.
Some folk reckon that spots aren't worth while placing at that level (too low compared to the driver's eye level). We reckon that hasn't affected us.
The new LEDs are only 230mm below the line of the car's lights (normal beams and IPF spots / spreads). As the cruiser is 2" lifted, these lights wouldn't be too much lower than other installations.
Anyway, what we wanted to say is: yes, it's possible to swap out the arb fob lamps with spotties.
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Hi All
We too were frustrated with the ARB foggies: weak, unsealed + fill with water and dust, used only once in 5 years (not too much fog in WA).
So, we removed those ARB fogs and replaced with 120mm LED spotties from Jaycar. That's an extra 3400+ lumens per side that we didn't have before.
There was some jiggery pokery to get them in. I reckon that hubby and were on the job for 3 hours.
We cut away the black plastic housing of the arb fogs to make way - and made up some simple brackets to hang the new lights off the chassis.
A bit of re-wiring, and its all good.
The new lights work fine. Not blindingly stunning, but certainly a noticeable addition.
Some folk reckon that spots aren't worth while placing at that level (too low compared to the driver's eye level). We reckon that hasn't affected us.
The new LEDs are only 230mm below the line of the car's lights (normal beams and IPF spots / spreads). As the cruiser is 2" lifted, these lights wouldn't be too much lower than other installations.
Anyway, what we wanted to say is: yes, it's possible to swap out the arb fob lamps with spotties.
Did you wire them off your high beam?
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I didn't think you could mount a spot light below your headlights,they had to be fog lights?
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Yeah they will be fog lights ;D ;D
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"Driving lights"
;D
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Did you wire them off your high beam?
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Yep, swapped them off the fog light switch gear, now they come on with the high beam.
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I didn't think you could mount a spot light below your headlights,they had to be fog lights?
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Yeah, it's a good question.
We ran it past our local traffic cop, who happens to be a close neighbour.
He reckons its all good, so long as not more than 4 driving lights in total added, symmetrically installed, more than 600mm apart. Height isn't a factor.
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Here's a pic
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I was looking at these for my deluxe bar:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOG-LIGHT-PROJECTOR-LED-ANGEL-EYE-RETROFIT-kit-for-PRADO-150-series-ARB-BULL-BAR-/171311579840?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e2f742c0 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOG-LIGHT-PROJECTOR-LED-ANGEL-EYE-RETROFIT-kit-for-PRADO-150-series-ARB-BULL-BAR-/171311579840?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e2f742c0)
Anyone here got them already?
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What is this with the Australians, driving with fog lights on when there is no fog?
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Also found these, if you don't have the IPF fogs
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-X-WHITEVISION-LED-BULLBAR-LIGHT-LAMP-10-30V-4WD-REPLACEMENT-BULL-FOG-ARB-TJM-/291154101667 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-X-WHITEVISION-LED-BULLBAR-LIGHT-LAMP-10-30V-4WD-REPLACEMENT-BULL-FOG-ARB-TJM-/291154101667)
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What is this with the Australians, driving with fog lights on when there is no fog?
From March to October it's foggy here 75% of the time.
It's the drivers that don't have fog lights and who then have to do 40kph in 100 zones that are the problem ;D
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Not in WA.
Clear sky, no fog and still cars with fog lights on.
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What is this with the Australians, driving with fog lights on when there is no fog?
I know what you mean, I am forever telling motorists to turn off their foggies when they come through ourbooze bus site. When I threaten them with a fine the lights go off very quickly :police:
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Not in WA.
Clear sky, no fog and still cars with fog lights on.
We have our share of fogging mornings here in Kalgoorlie!!
:cheers:
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for me it's not about running fog light during the day, but trying to use a resource that is in the bull bar but really not useful.
I have the IPF fog lights and could have used them legally maybe 4 times in 6 years.
I have my spot lights on a dual relay so that they are only on when the fogs are on and high beams are on.
now looking for more "usable" light
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http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000xi-xenon-lamp/ (http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000xi-xenon-lamp/)
this is my dream set up
I have their brother: http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000i-compact-xenon/ (http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/default/auxiliary-lamps/xenon-lamps/rallye-4000i-compact-xenon/) (but w/out the red ring).
also looking to replace the indicators with a light bar
http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/9-33-volt-high-powered-led-work-lamp-flood-beam-bar---800-lumens/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true& (http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/9-33-volt-high-powered-led-work-lamp-flood-beam-bar---800-lumens/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true&)
this should give me the best of both worlds, without adding additional lighting on top of the barwork
if it doesn't fit within the original housing, I'm getting some custom fibreglass moulds made to suit the ARB bar and these lights :cheers:
Probably too big for the little spot in the bar work?
I'm going to swap in the ARB LED replacement indicator/parker and wire the parker light as a DRL, and also want to change the foglight to a wide beam pattern LED.