What is the Easiest way to get to fog lights

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hi guys, i'm looking to replace my 2011 limited 4runner fog lights with some HID 3k ones. I was wondering what is the easiest way to access the fog lights on my 4runner? Looking at it I would think it would be from the bottom. Just want to make sure before I start taking things apart. :)
 
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You can have access to your fog lights by removing the screws that hold the fender plastic trim, by your front wheels, then pry the plastic trim out of the way. You can try but I doubt you will have enough room for the ballast installations.

But if you want to do an installation, I would suggest removing the front bumper altogether so that you get correct access to fix your ballast in a professional way. AFAIK there is not enough access room from under the truck to perform this.

Removing the front bumper is not very hard, remove all the screws underneath, the fender screws, and the plastic fastener from over the top when you open the hood. Then pry both the fenders a bit outward, and pull the bumper out. It could take you about 1 hour to remove the bumper if you never done it before. 10MM ratchet and an extension and something to pop-up the plastic fasteners (small flat screwdriver) is all is needed.
 
Id say remove the bumper and get everything fitting correctly. I just order HIDs for my Hi-Beam/DRL, Lo-Beam, and Fogs. Lets see how it works out. I read some vehicles need some kind of harness to prevent flickering or warning lights on the dash. For example this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-pair-Warn...ota|Model:4Runner&hash=item4ada10e224&vxp=mtr

and these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H11-880-Rel...ota|Model:4Runner&hash=item2c8e6ee1b8&vxp=mtr

I searched and searched and couldn't find an answer to see if I would need this harness and for which set I would need it for. I guess Ill see when I do the install. Any of you guys come across any issues? Thanks
 
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If you're going to put HID's in your fogs, the smart idea would be to remove the bumper like everyone said. You want to have access to secure the ballasts and wiring.


I just put 6K's in my stock headlight projectors and didn't need anything other than what came in the kit, no harnesses or error eliminators. Installation was a breeze.

The LED foglights I got are awesome, and match the HID's very well.
Link here.
 
I did LED in my Fog lights as well. However mine are not very bright. I would recommend the ones that [MENTION=119679]theunderlord[/MENTION] got. they have more LEDs then mine.
 
Have a 2010. Just roll under the truck and easy access to the fog light. I put a "all-in-on" H11 4300K there 2 months ago. So far so good ...
 
Just installed my headlight HIDs with the harness. Install was very simple not as hard as it seems. Now waiting on fogs and the Hi/low-beams to get here. lots of great info. Thanks guys!
 

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