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Noticed after getting my new bumper installed, that the backside of the factory fog lights (non-LED) are very, very exposed. Like nudist beach exposed. I'm wondering if I should do something to at least partially protect / cover the back side of them, maybe jerry-rig a box out of plastic, or at least maybe slather dielectric grease all over the connection...

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Noticed after getting my new bumper installed, that the backside of the factory fog lights (non-LED) are very, very exposed. Like nudist beach exposed. I'm wondering if I should do something to at least partially protect / cover the back side of them, maybe jerry-rig a box out of plastic, or at least maybe slather dielectric grease all over the connection...

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I’ve covered them in mud before. No real issues as long as you clean them and don’t submerge them.
Someone here makes some quarter inch plates to fit that area, can’t find the thread right now but it’s out there!
 

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Noticed after getting my new bumper installed, that the backside of the factory fog lights (non-LED) are very, very exposed. Like nudist beach exposed. I'm wondering if I should do something to at least partially protect / cover the back side of them, maybe jerry-rig a box out of plastic, or at least maybe slather dielectric grease all over the connection...
The dielectric grease wouldn't be bad to do. Now being covered in mud not to big of a problem but being hit with rocks and like could damage them.
 

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I wouldn't call that 'exposed' if it's on the backside of a steel bumper. seems pretty protected from damage. Like others said, mud is your biggest concern, and not really much of one.
 

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What bumper is that? If it’s the oem steel or even a look alike just order the back plates from allmoparparts. They’re plastic.
Maybe even fab something up to cover them.
worst case get a plastic Tupperware bowl and silicone it over the light. Be careful though, led’s get hot.

alternatively I’m sure a metal shop could make a plate for you. Put a hinge on it and some way to keep it closed.
 
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What bumper is that? If it’s the oem steel or even a look alike just order the back plates from allmoparparts. They’re plastic.
Maybe even fab something up to cover them.
worst case get a plastic Tupperware bowl and silicone it over the light. Be careful though, led’s get hot.

alternatively I’m sure a metal shop could make a plate for you. Put a hinge on it and some way to keep it closed.
It's a Metalcloak bumper, with the "wings" to attach the factory fog lights to it.

Maybe what I'll do is let it ride for now, and keep an eye on the lights, if I start seeing dings / scratches on the back side of the bumper from rocks / etc, figure out a solution then
 

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Ice buildup in winter. Those big blocks of frozen slush which form in the wheel wells...
 
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Ice buildup in winter. Those big blocks of frozen slush which form in the wheel wells...
Living in Michigan, you have now highlit why I should figure something out this spring / summer, before the winter...
 

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No worries........

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This is the backside of my Hardrock4x4 aluminum with my factory LED fogs covered with a SS dog bowl cover. Not waterproof but will keep the mud and rocks off.
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Well we sometimes get so much ice buildup that the tires rub when you turn. I usually try to kick it off. Now imagine if there are wires frozen inside that block as it is kicked off.
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