Adding Fog Lights to Badlands (Modular Bumper)

[Virtual-Chris]

From the looks and shape of the modular bumper the BD kit should work much like the Raptor kit, only a little smaller overall. And the aux switches are very likely to be the same. Learned a lot doing this project. This is my setup with an additional 10in BD ON MY 2018 and excited to reuse with new brackets on my new Bronco. I am thinking, only one of the Squadron Pro cubes and the smaller one will fit Bronco. Use the other squadron Pro spot cube up by the mirrors since they so kindly provided a space just for that!

I‘d be interested in your review of the kit in terms of practical uses and scenarios where it can come in handy, light output, etc. It certainly looks cool.

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[604Bronco]

I put these Rigid Industries pods on my 2015 Silverado - The OEM fog lights were awful. These were 1000x better and well worth it. I'd love if I could do something similar with my modular bumper on the Bronco. I like the pictures above from the Raptor!

 

[Sighlense]

Baja Designs already has a kit for factory fog replacements. I’d expect a modular bumper kit pretty soon after release.
https://www.bajadesigns.com/Products/Ford-Bronco-Fog-Pocket-Kits.asp

I like the looks of this. This or something like the Raptor is the route i plan on going, as i really like the modular bumper and will work with it. No interest in adding a winch or bull bar.

 

[timhood]

I am not sure about the switch but it would be nice if it did support fog lights.

Rigid makes a nice setup for the Raptor. I emailed them and they will have a solution for the Bronco this summer. The Raptor setup has 3 lights per side

Link to those, so I can get an idea?

 

[timhood]

That’s true @5280Bronco . I meant on my truck that turning the lights off unlatched the relay for the fog lights. Being on the overhead switch, they should turn back on when the switch is turned on, which I would prefer 95% of the time.

Your headlights don't have an automatic feature?

We leave our headlights on "auto" and the fog lights go on and off with the headlights. There's a separate button to turn them on/off manually, but no need to use it.

 

[BlazinGTO]

The problem with the pod lights mounted like the Raptor is that you lose the ability to remove the bumper end caps for extra clearance. It will leave the lights severely exposed to damage off road.

If someone is okay with that, then its the best area for fogs.

One solution is to have a pocket cut in the bumper and flush mount the lights. Some manufacturers offer a kit for flush mounting.

I think im going to mount them on the top of the bumper where the bull bar would attach. Not the most ideal spot, it could be lower and further to the corners, but I think I'll like the look.

 

[Erock]

Your headlights don't have an automatic feature?

We leave our headlights on "auto" and the fog lights go on and off with the headlights. There's a separate button to turn them on/off manually, but no need to use it.

Yeah, they have an auto... but I never use em.

 

[Bigkansas]

The problem with the pod lights mounted like the Raptor is that you lose the ability to remove the bumper end caps for extra clearance. It will leave the lights severely exposed to damage off road.

If someone is okay with that, then its the best area for fogs.

One solution is to have a pocket cut in the bumper and flush mount the lights. Some manufacturers offer a kit for flush mounting.

I think im going to mount them on the top of the bumper where the bull bar would attach. Not the most ideal spot, it could be lower and further to the corners, but I think I'll like the look.

If they mount to the bottom piece that is removable, and have a wiring disconnect there. Itd work i think. Remove the lights with the end piece at once.....That was what i was hoping for.

 

[Tonka1]

What determines if the fogs are included on the BL? Is it part of a specific package? I don’t recall and can’t find the answer. TIA

The fog lights are excluded on the BL bumper.

 

[JHawk]

Link to those, so I can get an idea?

https://www.rigidindustries.com/2017-raptor-triple-fog-mount-kit-ford-oe-raptor.html

The mount kit is 184 and does not include the lights.

 

[timhood]

https://www.rigidindustries.com/2017-raptor-triple-fog-mount-kit-ford-oe-raptor.html

The mount kit is 184 and does not include the lights.

It's not clear by the description. Does the mount kit include the brackets for both sides?

 

[JHawk]

It's not clear by the description. Does the mount kit include the brackets for both sides?

I believe it does include both sides. The description states that is is fits 6 D-series lights....3 per side

 

[5280Bronco]

I know those integrated kits look really good, but I'm going to go old school with the round fog lights. Just saw the BL bronco racing in Mexico right now has lights right where i want to mount mine on the modular bumper. Looks like some brackets are attached to the stock bumper bolts and the lights are attached to that. Hopefully someone makes a bracket just like it for sale.

 

[peterh]

I know those integrated kits look really good, but I'm going to go old school with the round fog lights. Just saw the BL bronco racing in Mexico right now has lights right where i want to mount mine on the modular bumper. Looks like some brackets are attached to the stock bumper bolts and the lights are attached to that. Hopefully someone makes a bracket just like it for sale.

This times a million! ideally, I'd like to also see a super simple straight(ish) bumper, maybe a stubby!?

 

[5280Bronco]

This times a million! ideally, I'd like to also see a super simple straight(ish) bumper, maybe a stubby!?

Here's a different angle that i completely missed before.

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