are factory fogs aimable?

Steventruck · Post by **Steventruck** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:35 am

I recently won a set of factory fogs on ebay. I am really excited to get them in because I they they look really good. I know that I would have some work in front of my if I wanted them to function like stock.

My question is... can they be aimed? Do they have aiming screws like the headlights or are they just where they end up? I know that they have a separate lense and look like they could be aimed, but I also know that GM is cheap and will take shortcuts if they think they can get away with it.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:14 pm

I dont have them but the wires are up front for them to be connected on my 04 but im not sure how they turn on

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:07 pm

If your truck does have them, there is a switch underneath the headlight switch. I am pretty sure that the harness is back there, you just need to get the panel with the switch. I've seen those on ebay quite alot.

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:36 pm

Steventruck wrote:I... can they be aimed? Do they have aiming screws like the headlights or are they just where they end up?

Yes. They do have an adjusting screw. This primarily adjusts for elevation.

Post by **Walt** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:25 am

HenryJ wrote:
Steventruck wrote:I... can they be aimed? Do they have aiming screws like the headlights or are they just where they end up?
Yes. They do have an adjusting screw. This primarily adjusts for elevation.

Yea, I can actually see mine when they're aimed just above my bumper

Steventruck · Post by **Steventruck** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:22 am

Cool, Thanks.

I just got the factory switch working (swapped in a BCM from a 2001 balzer that had fogs, mine is a 99 ZR2 PU), so as soon as the light get here I can operate them... though I don't think my truck is pre-wired after the electrical center.

Steve

Are high[er] wattage lamp available for those?

Post by **Walt** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:45 am

The standard bulbs are 27 watts. Brule (HenryJ) is running 55watt bulbs without any problems. I think

Steventruck · Post by **Steventruck** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:37 am

Looks like the standard lamp in 27w GE 880. Is there a high wattage number, like 885 perhaps?

Nevermind, I answered my own question here... http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1646

Post by **Walt** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:19 am

Some have expressed concern about the lense yellowing over time due to the higher heat of a 55 watt bulb. I don't know of anyone that this has happened too, but it might be worth a bit more investigating.

crew cab sonoma · Post by **crew cab sonoma** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:11 am

i believe ther is a 37 watt bulb available, that will fit as well.
cant rember the part# for it now.

doughboy5499 · Post by **doughboy5499** » Thu May 25, 2006 12:24 pm

i have the 55w bulb in my fog lights too and no problems yet of yellowing. I have a sonoma though too but, that should not matter. I use mine on the 35 minute ride home from work at night. There not on much longer than that.

Post by **Walt** » Thu May 25, 2006 1:27 pm

What is the part number for the 55 watt bulbs and where can they be purchased?

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu May 25, 2006 1:35 pm

wamason wrote:What is the part number for the 55 watt bulbs and where can they be purchased?

HenryJ wrote:I bought GM part# 9442879 BULB,W/SO $9.66 (3/12/02)
You need two

55w foglight upgrade ^

Factory Driving Light Upgrade

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Thu May 25, 2006 3:26 pm

Welcome to the forum BTW!

doughboy5499 · Post by **doughboy5499** » Fri May 26, 2006 6:39 pm

I don't know the part number right off hand for mine but, I picked them up at advanced auto when i got my silverstars. 55W fog light bulbs. If you still need let me know I MIGHT have the old package in the garage.

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