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The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by crashnburn80, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Dec 20, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

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    Don't forget the DD SS3 pods, especially since there is a similar visual appearance between the Squadrons and the SS3
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2019 at 5:27 AM
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    I assume that's from BD, not your retro kit? I think there needs to be a picture of them installed on the unit so you can see how the lens appears from the "viewer's" perspective.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2019 at 5:52 AM
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    I wanna know how bad that’s going to hinder performance I don’t care so much about looks.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    The shield is behind the outer lens, I don’t think it will be noticeable when installed on the light.

    The image was supplied by another member who received their retro kit.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    @Diode Dynamics will you have the lenses on your website soon? I plan on putting clears on my yellow fogs before I do the install.
     
  6. Dec 20, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Just checked and my retro kit is out for delivery today. I'll get some pics from the front, might install them if it warms up some here. Not a cold weather fan.
     
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    You don’t have to install them to give some input on output
     
  8. Dec 20, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    The lights are currently on the truck. I'll throw them on one side and pull to the other garage door for a quick comparison. Hoping the kit won't murder the output but we will see.
     
  9. Dec 20, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    remember, you are looking at the backside. the fronts still look yellow.
     
  10. Dec 20, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    Or clear...
     
  11. Dec 20, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    Based on this review I purchased a set of the KC G4s. When installing I discovered that the factory fogs only had one screw holding them in place, probably a by-product of past Pelfrey installation work (they left a lot of fasteners out when reassembling). Does anybody happen to know what size the screws are so I can go to my local hardware store instead of the dealer? I can't take one with me as an example because I would have to un-install the lamp.
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    Got the kit in, comes with new screws aswell as o rings. Picture from the front. Not to bad but will see once it is on the light.

    20191220_141305.jpg
     
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    3rd gen only have the 1 screw with stock TRD fogs
     
  14. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    As mentioned above, 3rd Gen only have one screw. 12-15 2nd Gens have two screws.
     
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    Here is the entire replacement kit, for reference against a light background. Curious to see what everything looks like mounted up.

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  16. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    How's about meow?
     
  18. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Purrrfect.
     
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    Retro fit kit on the left/passenger side. Drives/right has the original sae lens. Note I have not yet aimed the retro kit yet, its actually aimed down compared to the original. To bright out to see on garage door, holding a board in front of them 6 ish feet out the original has significant overspill, the retro fit kit did not have as much. Once I get the other side on I'll have to scroll though here and find the aiming measurements again. Hope this helps, and I know it's not a yota, yet, but Crashnburn is a genius in these lighting stuff, plus this community has be way more friendly than the F150 forums lol

    20191220_153920.jpg
     
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    Very interested to see your input and maybe some pictures when the sun sets
     

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