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  1. May 6, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    paranoid56

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    hmm, are you sure? @Diode Dynamics I have a pack of M3 .50 pitch screws (and matches my pitch gauge)
    The DD on the left and the M3 on the right.
    IMG_2576.jpg
     
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  2. May 6, 2022 at 8:38 PM
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    Just some stuff...
    I don't know if this has been covered, but does anybody have a recommendation on a set of security bolts/nuts for the SS3 pods? I found these that seem kinda pricey, but cheaper than losing your lights. I learned about them from a YouTube video. Youtube University! Are the nuts the correct size? Tufnuts 5/16" nut, washer and 2.5" bolt.
    @Diode Dynamics

    $25 Brady 97211 Vandal-Proof Tufnut
    https://www.amazon.com/Brady-97211-Vandal-Proof-Tufnut/dp/B003XU7P4I?crid=1UUCUVV4BE6PO&keywords=Tufnut&qid=1651893653&s=industrial&sprefix=tufnut%2Cindustrial%2C145&sr=1
     
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  3. May 8, 2022 at 5:53 PM
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    Just some stuff...
    I went ahead and took a chance that these would fit. They arrived today. They definitely fit.
     
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  4. May 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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    Received and installed a new set of SS5 Pros with 4000K emitters and clear spot lenses. These things are rad.

    Details and many more photos, including a comparison to the HID-upgraded Hella 700s that I was previously running as my off-road lights: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-and-adventures.484602/page-223#post-27307521

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    Details and many more photos, including a comparison to the HID-upgraded Hella 700s that I was previously running as my off-road lights:

    Miles of Light (Diode Dynamics SS5 Pro)







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  5. May 10, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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    Excellent write-up, per usual!

    :thumbsup:
     
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  6. May 16, 2022 at 1:41 AM
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    Ss3 sport fogs, pro drivings, and just picked up a 30" bar and slapped it behind the grille. Switching to another grille so the bar wont be half blocked.
    20220515_225059.jpg
     
    Buttskevin21, May 16, 2022
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  7. May 17, 2022 at 12:06 AM
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    I am thinking about adding SS3 Pro's in my "ditch lights" location, but use these as spot or driving lights. Is there a big difference in the light spread between the two configurations?
     
    Jrunr619, May 17, 2022
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  8. May 17, 2022 at 1:13 AM
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    Stock-ish
    Its pretty noticable. Spots take up maybe 3/4 to a whole lane each, drivings probably do 1.25 of a lane each, so they light the road and distant shoulder quite nice. Sure theres technical measurements out there but thats my best description.
     
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  9. May 17, 2022 at 2:36 AM
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    What about the overall throw? Do you think that is limited by the driving pattern? Or will it not be very noticeable during real world usage?
     
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  10. May 17, 2022 at 4:05 AM
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    Let's start with something more basic. What are you looking for from a set of lights? The answer to that question will help us answer your original question.
     
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  11. May 17, 2022 at 7:08 AM
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    Honestly with pro drivings, they probably throw a mile in total which is more than enough. Spots were cool, but I'd want like 4-6 of them to cover the same ~3-4 lane width that the drivings do.
     
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  12. May 18, 2022 at 10:00 PM
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    started working on a rear chase light setup. outers are red for brake lights, yellow dust light, flashing dust light and blue/green.
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  13. May 19, 2022 at 6:47 AM
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    Has anyone seen a vehicle with red, white and blue backlit DD's mounted on the roof? I could have sworn I've seen one where the backlights were those colors and it looked amazing! I believe it was SS3's but can't remember the vehicle make/model. I was trying to find it to show a buddy since he is looking to do a roof rack light setup on his Outback Wilderness.
     
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  14. May 19, 2022 at 6:52 AM
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    42" Stage Series on the roof rack and SS3's on the pillars.

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    We need more people to post pics with the new SS5 lights! Pics and reviews!! :thumbsup:
     
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  16. May 19, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    um, they are crazy bright. like crazy.
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    When it comes to the fog lights, the sport model in particular, do you guys really have the light pattern they show in their ads?
     
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  18. May 19, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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    What configuration is that? Sport? Pro? Combo? Driving?
     
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  19. May 19, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    4 ss5 (2 spot 2 combo) 2 ss2 max spot on apiller, ssc1 rear yellow dust light, ssc1 rear safety light in green, ssc1 front light in green
     
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  20. May 19, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    Wow!! That’s crazy! (I’m the best way possible) lol

    luckily you have those ss2 spots on the a-pillar or you wouldn’t be able to see anything! Lol
     
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