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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I have replaced my factory fog lights on my '05 Liberty Renegade twice and twice the lenses have cracked and the lights now don't work. The mechanic at the jeep dealership told me it's cause I drive with them in the rain and the heat makes the lens crack. I think it defeats the purpose of having fog lights if you can't use them in bad weather. If I were to replace them with the Hella 500's, would I find the same problem with the lenses cracking or should I just go with PIAA or KC's? |
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| Author: | L.O. [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:50 pm ] |
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Don't know 'bout that.....I've driven with my fog lights on in the rain often and never had one crack.....that mech might be pulling your leg a bit. |
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| Author: | xtc [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
hella 500s will not crack in the rain, ive had mine running 5+ hours on a nasty winter drive to pittsburgh and they did great in snow and rain |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
ran my factorys 16hrs straight and it never stopped raining even to drizzle, no cracks |
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| Author: | KJ457 [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
i replaced mine with some hella 500's and i have never had a problem in any weather. I never had a problem with my stock fogs either tho. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
You should be able to turn those lights on at any time you like. Hella 500's will not crack. Ive ran mine in every possible situation with no issues. |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
KJ457 wrote: i replaced mine with some hella 500's and i have never had a problem in any weather. I never had a problem with my stock fogs either tho. Never had a problem with my hella's |
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| Author: | TnRebel [ Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I have ran my factory fogs every time I start the Liberty in rain sun fog and snow when visiting up in Tn. for the past 4.5 yrs and no cracks . |
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| Author: | SavageUrge [ Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
Same here. I only use my fogs in inclement weather along with my PIAA's and never had anything crack. I think you'r mechanic is full of it   Do you have aftermarket bulbs in your fogs? The cracking may be attributed to road debris getting kicked up and breaking your lenses. I've never had an issue with this, fortunately, because I use the clear protection film on my headlights, fogs and turn signals.
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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I finally replaced my stock fogs with Hella 500 FF and they outlasted the stocks. I also have the film protector & rock covers on. I always use them along with the headlights and have zero issues. |
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| Author: | LibertyFever [ Fri May 07, 2010 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I have an 04 Liberty and my stock foglamps are below the bumper and I've found water inside them before but that's because of a water crossing or two that I did. I think that mechanic is pulling your leg too. Why aren't the headlights failing too? I suggest you go to a different garage. |
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| Author: | jnaut [ Fri May 07, 2010 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
LibertyGuy wrote: I have replaced my factory fog lights on my '05 Liberty Renegade twice and twice the lenses have cracked and the lights now don't work. The mechanic at the jeep dealership told me it's cause I drive with them in the rain and the heat makes the lens crack. You should only use your foglights on a dry, clear night. 
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| Author: | stumpjumper_09 [ Fri May 07, 2010 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I got my stocks good and hot one night and went into a mud hole and cracked both lenses. I thought you could only run 35watt lights as fog lights. Hella 500's are 55 watt. |
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| Author: | MonsieurGlen [ Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
I run my fogs all the time here in AL and have never had an issue. The only time that one cracked was when it was hit by a sample from a gravel truck in CA. Found a replacement on Ebay and they both work great. |
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| Author: | Kugellager [ Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
No problems with my Hella 500s and I run 100w bulbs in them. Had them on for several hours w/o issues. John ];') |
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| Author: | mrneen [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
Kugellager wrote: No problems with my Hella 500s and I run 100w bulbs in them. Had them on for several hours w/o issues. John ];') 100wat bulbs? where did you replace them/ get those from |
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| Author: | Kugellager [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hella 500 vs Factory Fog Lights |
You can find 100w H3 bulbs in just about any auto store for less than $10 a piece. I think I got mine at Autozone on sale for $6-7 each. John ];') |
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