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Fog Lights Mod

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by KELZ84, Oct 23, 2018.

  1. Oct 23, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    KELZ84

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    Hey y’all! Has anyone done any upgrades as far as LEDs for the fog lights ?
     
  2. Oct 23, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    I installed morimoto LED fog lights. Not just bulbs, replacement fog lights, they are plug and play. Direct fit also.
    The new 2018 LED fogs are very nice and also plug and play.
    There is baja designs squadron sports which are bad ass, bright, you need a harness and bracket, and they are expensive but very bright.
    Auer automotive makes some similar to morimoto but more expensive.
    I'm sure there are many more options as well.
    One thing I do not suggest is putting LED bulbs in your OEM fog housings
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    What's your budget?
     
  4. Oct 23, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    I have led bulbs in mine, but a much lower wattage. They are made for fogs.

    Maybe one day I’ll install the ones I got months ago.
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    What did you get? My morimotos only took me a few minutes but they are plug and play with direct fit.

    What's the wattage on your bulbs? I think the OEM halogens are only like 16w? I tried LED bulbs in my Tacoma and the glare was so brutal I had to take them out, but they were 30w each I think
     
  6. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    @Baja Mike i want something that’s going to be durable and last. Im looking at replacement lights and not just a bulb. Plug and play would be easier also, no more than 200$
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    Your best bet for around 200 is OEM tundra 2018-19 LED fogs, every now and then a set goes up for sale here
    I like my morimotos for about 100-150 depending on where you get them. They are not as good as the Toyota LEDs
     
  8. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    @Pudge so those oem led fogs would fit my 2016 Tundra?
     
  9. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Yes they sure will. The new fogs from the 18&19 will fit 2014-2019 tundra, direct fit and plug and play.
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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  11. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    @Pudge thank you so much! Awesome :)
     
  12. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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  13. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    Also the best price for new OEM would be @Roman from cool springs Toyota

    Toyota also sells some non OEM LED "accessory fog lights" they are LED, plug and play, cheaper than OEM. I have not heard anything about how good they are. Roman sells those as well.
     
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  14. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Cool yes I’ll check his site there too, need to order my grille assembly from him as well.
     
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  15. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    I got these a while back. There is some assembly required, so I haven’t gotten around to it yet.

    iJDMTOY LED Fog/Driving Light Kit For 2014-up Toyota Tundra, Includes (2) 20W High Power CREE LED Pod Lamps & Set of Metal Mounting Brackets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXV1JBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7C9ZBbE08NE52

    These are the bulbs I used. They don’t put out any excessive light at all.

    JDM ASTAR 2400 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets H16 LED Fog Light Bulbs with Projector for DRL or Fog Lights, Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNOTM0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_gH9ZBbQNRKV5G
     
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    I'm a big fan of the jdm astar LED bulbs. Every one I have tried has worked and they are bright with zero flicker so I bet those fog bulbs are great too.

    I do recall you getting those LED pods a while back, they definitely look pretty cool and have solid reviews.
     
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  17. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    Hey what do y’all have for the main headlights as far as LED?
     
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    Yeah, I just checked. Got them on August sixth. I need to get cracking. I also have a couple of mini light bars I’ve been planning to put on the rear bumper for reverse lights.
     
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    Spyder housings and Hikari LED lamps for me.
     
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    I bought 2018 OEM LED from a member here and a harness from the one and only @iHacker
    I love them and highly recommend them
     
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  21. Oct 23, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    I bought these too. They don’t work well with the plastic bumper caps. I didn’t want to drill into the caps so I used the black plastic pieces from the round fogs and modified them with a Dremel tool. Turned out pretty good but I need to take so more plastic off to get them pointed a little straighter. Much cheaper option though and they look pretty good. 3A82453B-921B-4BFD-9704-E86874E6A101.jpg
     
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    I hadn’t thought about using the original housing. I actually have an extra set to play with. I have metal bumpers, so it may be easier.
     
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    The lights come with metal brackets that work much better with a metal bumper. There are also YouTube videos showing the installation. I could not use the brackets at all with the plastic.
     
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    I’m sure I’ll find out someday.
     
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    Yes I have a pair of OEM LED fogs still available
     
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    LasFits work fine in mine. I run them fairly often and never had a problem. They really light up the road directly in front of the truck. I put them in so after buying the truck because I could not even tell when the OEMs were on.
     

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