Driving lights

jobar · 10-13-2008, 08:50 PM

Hey guys, I just recently purchased a set of 5x7 rectangle driving lights. I want to mount them behind the grill and was wondering if any body has done this, can show me some pictures? How hard is it?

I have a 97 ranger if that help for an idea of what the grill looks like.

85_Ranger4x4 · 10-14-2008, 04:18 PM

I think on a 1997 truck the center crossbar of the grille will block a lot of the light. I have seen it done on the later trucks with the honeycomb grille and it works great on them. They were mounted on a support in front of the radiator that works out really nice to put them in the center of the grille.

Wicked_Sludge · 10-14-2008, 04:53 PM

i know this isnt exactly what you were looking for....but heres mine:

the lights are a lot thinner than the ones you have. they are mounted on the core support, shining between the grill and bumper. wired them to come on automatically with the ignition. sorry i dont have any closeup shots.

woodyedmiston · 11-13-2008, 12:06 AM

Nice work and may I add - a heck of a nice night-time photograph with the mountains in the background.

Wicked_Sludge · 11-13-2008, 02:18 AM

thanks. wish i had had a better quality camera when i took that. that was my old 3MP floppy drive mavica.

10-13-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
jobar Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge Engine: 3.0 liter Class: 2wd Off-Road Used For: Everyday driving, occasional play toy Posts: 275 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Driving lights Hey guys, I just recently purchased a set of 5x7 rectangle driving lights. I want to mount them behind the grill and was wondering if any body has done this, can show me some pictures? How hard is it? I have a 97 ranger if that help for an idea of what the grill looks like. __________________ A&P mechanic 2001 Ranger Edge, 3.0, 2wd 2004 Explorer, 4.0, 2wd 2011 Silverado ext. cab, 2wd 1990 Mustang Gt-Sold Last edited by jobar; 10-13-2008 at 09:09 PM.
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10-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
85_Ranger4x4 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Between Omaha & Des Moines Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: A weapon of massive consumption. Posts: 11,186 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (0)	I think on a 1997 truck the center crossbar of the grille will block a lot of the light. I have seen it done on the later trucks with the honeycomb grille and it works great on them. They were mounted on a support in front of the radiator that works out really nice to put them in the center of the grille. __________________ 1985 Ford Ranger Custom, 4x4, PA 3" BL, 5.0 HO wannabe, C5 Transmixer, 31 spline T/L 8.8 w/ disc brakes. Build Thread My Ranger is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine truck: weatherly, stiff and fast... very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime.
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11-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#4
woodyedmiston Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Year: 99 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 2WD Used For: Work, Transportation to all-u-can eat buffets. Posts: 411 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Nice work and may I add - a heck of a nice night-time photograph with the mountains in the background.
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