paosgravity
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- Vehicle Year
- 2004
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Transmission
- Manual
Looking for a set of clear markers for the front, '04 XLT.
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Exactlythats why i don't get tinted head or tail lights
On my Lightning, I rewired the head light switch so the "fog" lights come on automatically when you turn anything on. I say "fog", because in the old days, real fog lights were amber. Today, everyone calls clear lower lights "fog" lights. In the old days, clear lower lights were called driving lights. That's what I still call them.A friend of mine bought tinted lenses for the front. They look great, all except the lights are much dimmer. Now he drives with his fog lights on.
Now that really show's your age.On my Lightning, I rewired the head light switch so the "fog" lights come on automatically when you turn anything on. I say "fog", because in the old days, real fog lights were amber. Today, everyone calls clear lower lights "fog" lights. In the old days, clear lower lights were called driving lights. That's what I still call them.
I think it's how the reflector is designed that dictates whether they are fog or driving lights. I think the yellow light is supposed to cut through the fog better, thus why they were originally yellow. Why they switched is beyond me. Clear is probably cheaper to make. I had a vehicle or two with yellow fog lights. They weren't that great but they were cheap and in hind site, mounted and adjusted too low. So, user error in installation and use I suppose.On my Lightning, I rewired the head light switch so the "fog" lights come on automatically when you turn anything on. I say "fog", because in the old days, real fog lights were amber. Today, everyone calls clear lower lights "fog" lights. In the old days, clear lower lights were called driving lights. That's what I still call them.
In Oklahoma, they seem to not bother with it. My Lightning doesn't have a single reflector. Nor does my Ranger. Nor do any of my three motorcycles. My bikes don't even have license lights. I ride home from work at night during the warmer months. Never been bothered. Lived here 21 years.One thing to keep in mind if you go aftermarket. Make sure they have the DOT certification and that they have some kind of amber reflector. The clear reflectors that shine white when hit with a light are not legal. Not many police officers are going to know or bother with them if they do know but if you get someone who does know and wants to nit pick, that will add another violation to the list.
Amazon, eBay, CarID, and almost anywhere else. Clear headlights, taillight, and market lights are not difficult to find for a '98+ Ranger. If you can't find them, its because you haven't looked. Doesn't matter where you buy them from the all come off the same few manufacturing lines overseas.Thanks guys for being so helpful and hijacking the thread :/
I'd love some places you've gotten your clears from, I'm building a late '90's/'00's mini, would love some clear markers on the front.