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IMO: The most cost effective and functional lighting upgrade for a JK

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Old 04-08-2016 | 06:31 AM
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Default IMO: The most cost effective and functional lighting upgrade for a JK

About a week ago I installed Rigid Industries Sae Fog light kit. This kit simply kicks ass. The light is bright , very usable and is a simple install to use with your factory fog switch.

Today they are onsale at Amazon for $209. Plus you need the Jk Fog Bracket for $53
For around $260 you can't beat the value for the performance.

Link for lights
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q1R...=rugid+sae+fog

Link for brackets
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009X2...s=jk+rigid+fog

Link I used for wiring the included harness to work with the factory switch (no flicker and works like factory) Not the same kit but the hookups are the same.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...-relay-289683/

Link for review on the sae fog kit with pictures

SAE/DOT Compliant Rigid Fogs Installed - Jeep Wrangler Forum

If you have not done any lighting upgrades this is a cost effective , simple and legal way to get more usable light on the road for a reasonable amount of money.

I could not be happier and I figured I would share.
Old 04-08-2016 | 08:38 AM
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I saw the same deal couple days ago and picked up a set. Did you use the same wiring harness shipped in the box to hook up to the existing switch?
Old 04-08-2016 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by renzo1200
I saw the same deal couple days ago and picked up a set. Did you use the same wiring harness shipped in the box to hook up to the existing switch?
I used the Rigid Harness that came with the lights and hooked it up to the factory switch.
Works perfectly. I know you won't be disappointed with them.

Just check out the 3rd link in my post to see how to wire it. The only thing I did differently from that guy is that I mounted the relay on the passenger side firewall and extended the blue and black wires so they reach the fog light socket. I used wire taps to clip onto the factory wires and then encased the taps in one of the thick plastic bags that was included in the box.
Old 04-16-2016 | 11:35 PM
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Those links really helped, thanks for posting. I used the supplied harness and everything went smoothly. Lights are dope!
Old 04-20-2016 | 06:05 AM
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Can you throw up some night shots?
Old 04-25-2016 | 02:38 AM
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On the wf post the light coming from them have very blue edges around them. Not liking that, but the beam looks good. I would get them in yellow and I think they would be really good. Good job Rigid.




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