Fog light screw size for non-capable(Plastic) bumper

[Eaglecountry]

Today I installed some Rigid Ford Racing fog lights in my Bronco that didn't have OEM fog light wiring and had a non-capable bumper ... AKA plastic bumper, cheap bumper, OEM bumper, Ect. For the power switch I used AUX 3 on the upfitters for the 6.7 amp load.

HOWEVER....

Ford didn't send the screws with the new lights and because I didn't have old fog light screws I was out of luck. So after 3 trips to Lowes, I have found the correct screw size for the bronco since AI didn't know.

Fog light bracket screws for factory non-capable plastic bumper ...
(Four screws on each side eight in total)
Diameter - M5
Thread pitch - .8
Length - 20 mm

Since the USA isn't big into metric, It was a big struggle finding stuff at the hardware store in the great state of Texas. But I found some SAE washers that fit decent even though they aren't M5 size.

Washer Size #8

This is a finish washer, It has a rounded off donut shape for screws with a round head, you will probably need this since the base of the metric screws are rounded. Even though its not metric, it still fits Rigid brand fog lights.

For installing the hardware, Turn the steering wheel all the way one direction to give you more body room in the wheel well to snake in the lights and hardware. A stubby screwdriver helps tremendously. When you have the lights aimed right, tighten the screws.

I think I made a contribution to the Bronco community by trying out hardware in the hardware store parking lot. Hopefully this helps

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[Raistlin]

Very nice, I also have same bumper that didn't come with factory fog lights and have been wondering about this. I assumed I would need a self tapping screw to go into the bumper, but it seems there are already threaded openings in the bumper for the screws?

 

[helifino16]

Howdy!
I pulled my Fog lights off and put a blue tint film on them - leaning into the blue accents of the Wildtrak.

I couldn't remember if it was already threaded, but I suppose it was. Did you wire the Rigids to a Aux Switch, or did you get a Factory Headlight switch with the Fog light switch? I got factory Fog Lights to make sure that it had all that in place - instead of opting for the Modular Bumper with nothing.

 

[Eaglecountry]

I used Aux #3 on the upfitter switches that I installed last week. Since Ford didn’t put in factory fog light wiring, I made a custom wiring harness with solder and 12ga THHN from home depot. From there it turned into “Space ship” wiring because I had to feed it past stuff and solder and heat shrink WHILE IN THE ENGINE BAY because I didn’t want to buy fog light connectors. But I turned it on and it works great.

 

[Brian_B]

Ace Hardeare has a lot better selection than Lowes/Home Depot. Can find most standard stuff there.

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