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3rd Gen Stock Fogs vs Diode Dynamics SS3

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by pdxtaco02, Jan 10, 2020.

  1. Aug 7, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    when you guys were installing these, did you notice the OEM fog lights have an extra bracket for another screw, but no second lower screw? Seems like shortcut by Toyota. I guess they stay put, but it doesn't seem very secure.
     
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  2. Aug 7, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    if it saves you hitting a deer, what's that worth?
     
  3. Aug 7, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    This was a big deciding factor with why I got the sports. I thought the pros would be too much light.
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    They can be adjusted, but the amount of adjustment leaves a bit to be desired. There's more upward adjustment than downward. How you install the pod in the bracket has a lot to do with possibly limiting your downward adjustment. That said, I too have the Pros and have no problem with getting flashed. I'm quite happy with them.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    According to my email to DD, they cannot be adjusted
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Sure they can. I adjusted mine several times to get them where I wanted them. But like I said, the amount of downward adjustment is somewhat lacking. Quoting our resident expert @crashnburn80: "The only complaint has been some have had difficulty aiming. It is very do-able though, if you follow the instructions in my review post, it should be pretty straight forward. Don’t mount them too far forward or too far back in the mount, which will restrict vertical aiming. And for 2nd Gens only use only the one upper mount screw, not both, to keep them level."

    Check out this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-led-sae-j583-fog-pod-fog-light-review.554813/
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    You can adjust them down using the mounting screws on the sides of the lamp. We specifically engineered the brackets to allow at least 6 degrees in either direction, and around 4 degrees down is the recommended aim. Please reference the install instructions for further info! Aim is important, and when correctly aimed, you'll be good to go!
     
  8. Aug 8, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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    Ordering amber pros soon!
     
  9. Nov 18, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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    Anybody have any night time shots with the pros in amber? Also, any Black Friday sale coming up?
     
  10. Nov 18, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    These are the best amber fogs you can get right now and for the price it’s even better.

    E0A23552-41A0-4A39-BA6A-CC2C1C740665.jpg
     
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    I’ve been running mine for 8 months and love them. I aimed them easily and can adjust as needed. this photo was a comparison between Baja Design and Diode dynamics the brighter one is the DD3 pro.

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  12. Nov 18, 2020 at 10:41 PM
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    The brighter one on the right is the Pro?
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2020 at 10:51 PM
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    Yes it is the pro.
     
  14. Nov 18, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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    Is it brighter than the Baja squadrons? Any chance you have a picture with it turned on looking down the road?
     
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    The squadrons I believe are brighter. That was the SAE fog light. I don’t have anything from the cab unfortunately. If the fogs are on I typically have my headlights on too or my light bar.

    actually the picture in the snow; the 4 runner behind has the squadrons, but they are not street legal.
     
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    Thanks! I think I’ll be going with the pros in amber, now just gotta wait/look for a Black Friday discount!
     
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  18. Nov 18, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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    If you are looking for an actual fog pattern, the output comparison measurement is in the end of the post here: Diode Dynamics SS3. Spoiler the Pros are massively brighter than Bajas fogs with better cut offs.
     
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