2020 Fog Light Replacement Options

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Exploring various fog light replacement options for 2020's. I am aware there are numerous fog light / lighting threads, however I have yet to find one with MY 2020 specific.


Update 1/2/19:
Spoke with a Diode Dynamics customer service rep. directly. He is unsure if their SAE SS3 will be a direct match for the 2020 MY 4runner. Can anybody confirm all mountain brackets / hardware, and wiring is the same for 2020, when compared to other years for the 5th gen.?






Please refer to below Tacoma World link for in-depth information regarding replacement fog light assemblies:


The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review | Tacoma World
 
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Nothing about the fog lights changed for MY2020, that I know of, so all those other threads should still apply.

I put black OEM LED fogs from the TRD Pro (Toyota part # PT413-42191) on my 2020 SR5 Premium. They just dropped right in, no alterations. They're definitely street legal. They're brighter and have a wider throw of light than the stock halogens I took off. Added bonus for me is that they got rid of the bright chrome circles. Read more about doing this here.

If you want yellow, you could apply yellow Lamin-X film to the lenses for about $15. Good luck on your search and decision.
 
I would find some good quality yellow Led h11 bulbs and throw them in the fogs. Easy to install too.
 
I'll be upgrading the LED fogs on my 2020 Pro to the new Baja Designs SAE lights once they are available.
 
Axix23 said:
I would find some good quality yellow Led h11 bulbs and throw them in the fogs. Easy to install too.
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Please excuse my ignorance, but the 2020's fog light assembly comes as complete unit, correct? Meaning the LED bulb in NOT replaceable..

After a quick glance this morning, it seems I can't replace 'bulb' only -- I would have to do a whole fog retrofit.
 
gSwift said:
I'll be upgrading the LED fogs on my 2020 Pro to the new Baja Designs SAE lights once they are available.
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That is what I was leaning towards a few days ago. But after seeing their updated fix, I am opting not go that route. They are simply adding an insert to block light from reaching certain cutoff points. Thus, diminishing the full potential of light generated.
 
Just a quick update for this thread. I am leaning towards Diode Dynamics new assembly replacement. They provide an 8 year warranty on the light as well. Next in line would be Rigid Industries
 
I put into my wife's 2020 OR Prem the 2in1 fogs. With conversation of Headlights to LED it gives pure white color for both and as well have nice DRL vs. yellow crap from high beam part of headlight. With other changes as TRD wheels, black valances, all against galactic grey looks awesome.
 
mynameistory said:
Would not recommend LED "drop-in" bulbs anyway, they have poor glare control and no infrared heating and clearing of the lens during poor weather (when you actually need them).

There is a ton of info on the Tacomaworld post here, relevant links are in the first post:



I have the Diode Dynamics SS3 pro fogs in yellow. They are excellent.
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No issue if you buy quality set and in the right color. You get what you pay for.
 
luke27617 said:
No issue if you buy quality set and in the right color. You get what you pay for.
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Yes issue, literally for all of the reasons I just mentioned. Drop-in LED bulbs are good for nothing other than separating fools from their money, myself included. I bought Philips 12793UNIX2 bulbs based on this review: 2016 Toyota 4Runner LED Fog Upgrade | 12793UNIX2

Sounds good, right? They certainly are brighter than the H16 halogen bulbs, but after that they start sucking hard. The cutoff is noticeable, but so is the glare that escapes above the cutoff into the eyes of oncoming traffic. They also don't burn off condensation or snow, because LED lights don't produce infrared light to heat the lens like a halogen bulb.

Plain and simple (and you can take this to the bank), halogen housings are meant for halogen lights. The Frankenstein bulbs that companies sell don't do as well as genuine performance halogen or a dedicated housing replacement, and sometimes they have unintended side effects.

Do the research, and don't trust anyone trying to sell you "the best" LED drop-in bulbs. Including those from Diode Dynamics (a company with excellent dedicated LED lights such as the Stage Series light bars and SS3 pods).

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