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Here is the lights installed. Haven't ordered the wiring kit yet because I want to make sure all this actually fits. I'm hoping the wiring part is going to go in without any issues. The actual fog lights mount with 3 screws M6x1.0 20-25MM long using 3 M6 speed nuts. There is two screws that mount on the bottom side of the bumper and one on the back that I couldn't get to. However, with the two main screws securing the light into the bumper it is more than adequately sturdy. The plastic valance was a pain to install. It's almost as if it wasn't long enough to wrap around the bumper. I broke one of the clips on the valance but there's more than enough to secure them. The only downside is that if you ever have to change the fog light assembly again this plastic valance will have to come off and you will likely ruin it. They don't seem like they are made to come off. The bumper, valance, and even the fog lights were all made in Taiwan so I'm sure the measurements are off a bit. Not to mention mine has been mildly crashed in the front. That's why I couldn't get that bumper perfectly even but it looks better than it did. A torch and we probably could've perfectly straightened out the one bumper mount that got bent in the crash. Another future issue to address is the aftermarket transmission cooler you may be able to see at the bottom. I would like to change it to the factory external transmission cooler offered so it will actually bolt to the core support instead of just being tied wherever is convenient. Also another option that wasn't available with the 2.5.
They will be nice, once you adjust them.
I think the light output of the OEM Units were great but things change.
Take your time, do it right the first time !
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !