+1 when oem's use such small wires to begin with

hell cars electrical fires anyway

 

Sure, I realize that draw and wire size make a difference. Apparently this swap is also done on many fords.

Two 9145 bulbs @ 14V draws ~ 6.4 amps

Two 9005 bulbs @ 14V draws ~ 9.3 amps

 

Feel lucky that you have 9145 bulbs. Sometime around 2009 or 2010, they switched from those to PSX24W bulbs, which are only 24 watts a piece, and the housings are cheaper, AKA not designed for the heat generated by a 9145 or HID.

I am playing with the idea of LED fogs. 7.5w LED or 5w Cree "projector" LED.

 

Stock wiring harness with stock lamps will work, just need to reverse polarity for all you guys who arent familiar with HID fogs, if you get a HIGH and LOW kit for your truck. it has a mechanism inside the bulb and special ballast with a special wire harness for your truck. Its not dual filament like the regular bulbs, the HID wil either move back into the socket, or it wil move up about 15 degrees to shine the light farther downt he road, believe me it really works. HID's is one of the best aftermarket options i made for my truck.

 

There was a big issue with the lens plastic with 05 thru 07 they would develop cracks and/or pealing. I had six sets changed under warranty. They seemed to fix the problem as the last set never had the problem again. I would be leery using a hotter lamp if the 9005 burns hotter.

 

I have 9005 (H10) LED Fogs, I used to have Amber 9005 when I installed them, then used normal Halogens (they came with the Fog Lamps) till I got my LED's, which Fail imo, but I have yet to find fog.

 

LOL, my fog lamps cost me 30$ at LKQ, check it out should be a aftermarket LKQ around your areaa....

 

You can buy replacement fog lamp assemblies off rock auto for like $12 each.