No factory fog lights, Down to; Diode Dynamics vs. Baja Designs ?

My truck does not have factory fog lights but does have the place where they would go. What are the best aftermarket offerings?

Enter;
Diode Dynamics vs. Baja Designs.



These two names keep coming up over and over and over when I asked the question of quality. Again I would like for whatever I choose to fit into the factory location with factory-like controls etc. Bright and with the longest throw as possible.

What is your opinion, from one brand to the other? Does one stand out over the other quality-wise? If both are on par in this regard is one brighter or a better value?

And too; I offer my thanks to the member who made the suggestion, and me aware of my ability to simply modify and add to a thread in place of starting a new one for related topics.

 

Your truck might be prewired.
If so, you need the switch, lights, relay and fuse.
It will cost more than aftermarket, but it will be factory.

Crawl under and look where the fog lights would be, see if the connector is there.

 

Really no preference whether factory or not. Whatever is better built etc. I guess what I mean by factory is, I want it to look like it came that way from the factory. I'll crawl under tomorrow and have a look. There is a place with a blank in place where they go.

 

The search function is your friend:

The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review | Tacoma World

 

@memario1214 can set you up with the right stuff.

 

Excellent resource, Thank You! Just seeing this I am excited to see what all it covers etc.. Is there a brand and model that is known as the benchmark once everything is said and done?

 

My 2013 base 4x4 was not pre-wired but had the openings in the bumper. I picked up some OEM 2nd gen fogs here on the forum and made my own wiring harness. Very easy if you have basic wiring knowledge. The cost to make my own was probably more expensive than buying a ready made one, but I used fully tinned marine wire, blue sea waterproof fuses and an OEM relay. I eventually plan to get some led pods like diode dynamics, but the oem ones were a cheap way to get started.

 

Diode Dynamics.

Which model and color you pick will be based on where you live and how you will be using the lights.

 

Yup. Diode Dynamics.

 

I know you said aftermarket but I got these off of Amazon and seems to work really good for the price they are

$49 RP Remarkable Power, Compatible with 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tacoma Fog Light Kits Pickup Truck included Switch Wiring,with H11-12V 55W Bulbs FL7117

Amazon.com: RP Remarkable Power, Compatible with 2012-2015 Tacoma Pickup Truck Fog Light Kits included Switch Wiring,with H11-12V 55W Bulbs FL7117 : Automotive

$38 SEALIGHT H11/H8/H16 LED Fog Light Bulbs or DRL, 4000LM 3000K Amber Yellow Fog Lamps,Strong Penetration, H9 Amber LED Replacement Fog Light Bulbs for Cars,Trucks, SUVs, Vans,Plug and Play(Pack of 2)

Amazon.com: SEALIGHT H11 LED Fog Light Bulbs, 3000K Yellow 4000 Lumens 11W High Power,H11 H8 H16 LED Fog Light DRL Bulbs Replacement For Cars,Trucks(Pack of 2) : Automotive

 

LED light in halogen housing....

 

Yes all the scattered beam light, and for sure way more thermal output than the housing can handle lol

 

I got mine from here, not sure if he is still in business...just email his profile.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-esuse-led-foglight-kits-direct-fit-2012-tacoma.358361/

these will work
https://www.kchilites.com/gravity-led-g4-toyota-tacoma-led-fog-light-system.html

https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led-fog-light-kit-for-2012-2015-toyota-tacoma

there are a ton here
https://www.amazon.com/tacoma-fog-lights/s?k=tacoma+fog+lights

Good luck

 

Please read and learn:

Why LEDs should not be run in Halogen reflectors | Tacoma World

Why Most LED Headlight Upgrades Don't Really Work: An Expert Explains (jalopnik.com)

 

Don't waste your money on OEM fog lights. I just upgraded to the Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport yellow fog lights and it is a night and day difference. Now when I turn on the fog lights you can actually tell that they came on.

 

We live way out in Deer and pigville Texas. I want all the light I can get when I flip the switch.

 

Man, they are a value and seem to have everything you need to get the job done.

 

Fog lights are not driving lights. The position is meant to allow you to see better in foul weather. It's why fogs only come on with low beams in an OE setting.

You should consider a 3 step process IMHO.

Diode Dynamics fogs for actual foul weather.

An upgrade to your OE headlights per this thread https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/

If you find you need more rural running light after that, a light bar in the grill (Diode Dynamics has those too) would be next.

 

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