fog lights vs. driving lights

2wheeler97 · 11-27-2002, 01:04 PM

I have been working on the lighting for my truck, trying to get it ready for some trails at night. I bought new headlights(sylvania silverstar bulbs) and they put out really nice. I love the pure white color these bulbs put out, I was never to crazy about those "cool blue" bulbs. Anyways, I was checking on fog lights, but was curious, what exactly is the difference between fog lights and driving lights, and what conditions do each one come in more handy. If anyone could shed some "light" on my question, I would appreciate it.

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Darren · 11-27-2002, 06:35 PM

Fogs=wide, short beam
Driving=a little longer and wider than stock

Look here for a simplified diagram.

Um, fog lights are used for just that. For fog, lower placement is key. I don't get fog for where I'm at, but I have them to light up the trail immediately in front of me.

Driving lights are often used in conjunction with high beams but providing better illumination over stock.

2wheeler97 · 11-27-2002, 07:42 PM

Hey Darren,

Thanks for answering my question. I just need to look around a few places near where I live and get a good idea of which bulb would be most useful. I might check on the fog/driving combination lights, but we will see, thank you for your help. I will tell you when I get something figured out.

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Darren Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,031	Fogs=wide, short beam Driving=a little longer and wider than stock Look here for a simplified diagram. Um, fog lights are used for just that. For fog, lower placement is key. I don't get fog for where I'm at, but I have them to light up the trail immediately in front of me. Driving lights are often used in conjunction with high beams but providing better illumination over stock. __________________ 2002 4Runner MyColorado.org (CO landscapes, destinations & trip reports)

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2wheeler97 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lompoc, Ca. Posts: 103	Thanks For The Info. Hey Darren, Thanks for answering my question. I just need to look around a few places near where I live and get a good idea of which bulb would be most useful. I might check on the fog/driving combination lights, but we will see, thank you for your help. I will tell you when I get something figured out. __________________ '97 2wd Tacoma, 3.4 V6 Suspension: Fabtech 3 1/2" lift and Rancho RS5000 shocks Performance: flowmaster muffler, K&N air filter, intake silencer removal mod, elbow and deckplate mod, NGK spark plug wires, flex-a-lite electric fans. Lighting: Pilot Driving Lights, Sylvania Silverstar Headlight bulbs, Blazer "Ultra-white Series" Fog Lights (there's an oxy-moron), and nifty blue L.E.D.'s here and there Stereo: All kenwood system, 47x4 deck, component systems up front, 2-ways in rear panels, 10" sub, 600 watt amp. Miscellanous: smittybilt steps, bushwhacker fender flares, sunpro tach, 3" body lift, line-x bedliner, K&N Oil Filter, Air gate, Viper alarm system, snow tiger seat covers, A.P.C. toyota emblem(blue background) Window Tint:(limo tint on rear windows and extended cab windows, blue chrome tint on visor), fab-tech spare tire mount

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