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rain or snow reek havoc on visibility. When it comes to lens color, amber is hard to beat. Fog lights also work great in two other applications: as work lights and reverse lights. Their broad light pattern does a superb job illuminating a larger area close to the vehicle such as when winching, working in the bed or loading a trailer. DRIVING LIGHTS When it comes to driving, be it paved road or gravel, nothing helps relieve eye-strain better than a good set of driving lights. Driving, or spot-beam lights throw out a tight, well-focused light pattern that can light reflectors up to a mile away in some applications. (Check local/state vehicle laws to make sure they are legal for use.) Like fog lights, quality and technology your shopping on 1) lumens-per-watt efficiency, 2) the quality of the housing and mounting system, and 3) the type of beam it projects. WIRING KITS The inclusion and quality of the wiring kit supplied with the lights is also important. The better the kit, the less time you waste during installation or making repairs down the road. Quality light kits provide everything needed to install the lights so they are wired properly. Look for plug-and-play light kits that include pre-assembled wiring harnesses with relay, switch, and connectors already in place. Cheaper kits may only include the lights, leaving you to figure out the rest. One thing you don't want happening is auxiliary lights overloading the pickup's Serious buyer. It's not something you'd call the typical reader of most existing publications aimed at the pickup accessories aftermarket. ProPickup recipients on the other hand, are professionals. Hardworking, discerning purchasers who spend time and money on the products they need. And they BED RACK MATE SUPER HALOGENS The 1630NW is Eagle Eye Light's 6-inch Slim 100W Super White halogen series driving lights ($90/ pr) have a slim depth of three inches so they work great on a lot of different applications. The color temperature is a whiter, brighter halogen. Titan finish (darkened gunmetal finish); protective grille guard. BABY DRIVERS Durable and compact, Eagle Eye Lights' 1864BW 4-inch driving light ($44/ pr) can fit into a wide variety of spots on the vehicle. The driving beam is crisp and the light output is great for the size of the light. It is also available in 35W ($129/ea) or 50W ($149/ea) external-ballast HID. Although JW Speaker's Model 282 12/24V LED lamp is billed as a low-profile dome or compartment lamp, it also works super as a bed or bed rack rail light because it provides lots of light with a wide, uniform dispersion. Low amp draw. Available with a clear (shown), hazed or semi-frosted lens. eagleeyelights.com eagleeyelights.com buy them again and again. jwspeaker.com make a difference in driving lights. HID driving lights, for example, can reach out hundreds of feet farther than conventional headlights. And there are some dualpattern driving lights that can be switched between a long-range pencil beam and a mid-range road light. Driving lights are also where the wattwars and candlepower sales pitches flourish. Be a smart buyer – don't fixate on those big numbers (read sidebar, "Watts Better" for an explanation). Rather, concentrate There are weekend enthusiasts and there are serious buyers. Serious buyers read ProPickup. electrical system; tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses and melted switches are just a tiny step away from a costly electrical fire. LIGHT POSITION It's also prudent to be smart about where you mount auxiliary lights. Mount them where they do the most good, and where possible, run the wiring inside racks and behind bumpers where the wires are protected. Don't scrimp on the use of split-wire loom, either. Visit our website for more news and information! www.ProPickupMag.com propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 15