Diode Dynamics Stage Series 3" SAE/DOT Yellow Sport LED Fog Pods Install

[Drift Monkey]

That frontend is HOT :hail: This is exactly the look I have in mind for my white 4Runner.

I haven't found many white 4th gens with both the satoshi grill and matching white lower bumper, much less the fog lights. My lower bumper piece (below the license plate) is silver, and all scraped up. I want to color match that, get a satoshi grill, and replace the fog lights with the Baja Designs Squadron SAE (#257805). Was wondering what plastic piece did you use in front of the pod lights? I was looking at this 3D printed fog light mount (link)

Thanks! Appreciate that!

Those are the stock fog covers for 06+ bumpers. Those printed mounts look pretty nice, the DD pods look like they'd fit there as well!

 

[Drift Monkey]

Ordered these on memorial day sale and after waiting 3 weeks it was well worth it. Finished installing these last night, I got the angled version came out pretty well and they are definitly an upgrade than using led in the oem fogs.

Looks really good man! Nice work!

 

[Nahrah]

Looks really good man! Nice work!

Thanks! And thank you for the write up and review.

 

[Drift Monkey]

Forgot to update this thread when I switched over to my steel bumper, but I added a second set today so I figured y'all might wanna see.

 

[Drift Monkey]

Oh, and output shots!

I had to move 40-50ft away for these to capture the whole beam:

The width went from wide to INSANE - it reaches across 2 lanes the opposite side of the median at the intersection. LOL

Needless to say, I won't be needing ditch lights...

 

[Zero0575]

I've found my next mod for my old turd! Great job, and they look excellent with the new bumper!

Also, sorry if you already answered this - but do you have these wired to the factory fog light switch or an aftermarket switch? Is there any issue wiring to the factory fog switch?

 

[Drift Monkey]

I've found my next mod for my old turd! Great job, and they look excellent with the new bumper!

Also, sorry if you already answered this - but do you have these wired to the factory fog light switch or an aftermarket switch? Is there any issue wiring to the factory fog switch?

Thanks, really happy with the output!

I have all 4 wired to the factory switch using a 2006 to DT adapter and a DT y-splitter. No issues, all 4 combined draw significantly less than the stock fogs.

 

[Zero0575]

Thanks, really happy with the output!

I have all 4 wired to the factory switch using a 2006 to DT adapter and a DT y-splitter. No issues, all 4 combined draw significantly less than the stock fogs.

Wonderful, mine were just delivered so I'll be putting them on tonight. Pictures to come

 

[Zero0575]

In desperate need of a bath, but the lights are in! Love them, thanks again for the writeup!

 

[Drift Monkey]

In desperate need of a bath, but the lights are in! Love them, thanks again for the writeup!

Looks great! Good job!

 

[ryrobertson]

Very nice

 

[montijo505]

Finally got on this train

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[Drift Monkey]

Finally got on this train

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Looks great bro! Great pattern - driver's side beam could come up a bit unless you're at an angle.

 

[montijo505]

Looks great bro! Great pattern - driver's side beam could come up a bit unless you're at an angle.

I noticed on the test drive, fixed lol.

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[Enigma8246]

Ordered these on memorial day sale and after waiting 3 weeks it was well worth it. Finished installing these last night, I got the angled version came out pretty well and they are definitly an upgrade than using led in the oem fogs.

Are these the model sold for 5th Gen 4Runners?

 

[dahveeed]

Forgot to update this thread when I switched over to my steel bumper, but I added a second set today so I figured y'all might wanna see.

Nice bumper! what company is that from? been looking for a hybrid style bumper

 

[Drift Monkey]

True North Fabrication

 

[Nahrah]

Are these the model sold for 5th Gen 4Runners?

No these are the universal ones that comes with the standard bracket. All I did was drilled a hole on the bottom portion of the bumper as the op did. So far has held up fine and sturdy.

 

[wiz329]

I plan to put in a smaller steel bumper that leaves the portion with the fogs intact, so I went ahead and purchased the angled model. Pics attached here for anyone that is trying to decide between the standard and angled ones.

Thanks [MENTION=117203]Drift Monkey[/MENTION] for the inspiration! Super pleased with the final result.

 

[dsanford]

Finally jumped on buying some of these. After seeing the angled front on some of the other installs I was sold. I wasn’t sure how well the single bolt through the bottom would combat any shaking while driving, I wanted something a little more sturdy. So I used the Type F2 mount from DD. I drilled a second hole behind where the original bolt went in. I put a bolt and lock washer in each side. Between the hardware and the front trim piece the lights are not going anywhere. Also with the mount I chose I did not have to paint behind the light.

Somehow I received Pro model lights when I ordered Sport model. The small brown box indicated it was Sport but the sticker on the bottom of the light itself says Pro. If I am mistaken please correct me.

Thanks to [MENTION=117203]Drift Monkey[/MENTION] for the thread and to all the others who have done this mod for sharing their installs.