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You use the simple mount which uses the two bolts? This setup is what I’m looking for, clean and simple.
yes I do like that... with myRC kit, the bolts that secure the light to tge bracket were too long, had to cut them .. other than that it was an easy and clean install
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Diode Dynamics Sport SS3 fogs. They get it done. Have not aged at all, and personally I think they look cool without being over stated

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I'm really looking forward to their SS5 lights being released, want to run 4 spots on the top of my bed rack and 2 driving lights on the front bumper. Trying to decide between the flush 1 and 2 for rear bumper lights and the flush SS3 for fogs.
 

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I'm really looking forward to their SS5 lights being released, want to run 4 spots on the top of my bed rack and 2 driving lights on the front bumper. Trying to decide between the flush 1 and 2 for rear bumper lights and the flush SS3 for fogs.
These are probably the first lights I have had, that the lighting is significantly better than factory and the longterm reliability and build quality is similar to factory (at least so far) no moisture, no fading, no connector issues. These lights have shown me, they is a shit ton more to a light then just the number of lumens. Kind of reminds me of subwoofers from my younger years.
 

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These are probably the first lights I have had, that the lighting is significantly better than factory and the longterm reliability and build quality is similar to factory (at least so far) no moisture, no fading, no connector issues. These lights have shown me, they is a shit ton more to a light then just the number of lumens. Kind of reminds me of subwoofers from my younger years.
Yea, I've got some extremely high output headlights with decent cut off, but their throw is mediocre at best. I'm debating putting them in my Mojave after I traded in or finding a better set of headlights. My current ones are 4k low 10k high beam lol
 

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I've had Baja Designs, Rigid, and the RoadShock (Harbor Freight) cube lights.

The Rigid is my favorite overall, but I have to say that the RoadShock lights are close to being as good and are less than half the price.

The Baja Designs Squadron lights had cheap ass housings, cheap ass wiring, and didn't use standard Deutsch connections. I sent those back for a refund.

I got the Hooke Road cube light mounts for the cowl from Amazon for like $20 bucks and they work great.

No need to spend a bunch of money to get good lighting these days.
I was just looking at the Road Shock 3" at Harbor Freight when I went pick up the Winch. I almost got them but my coupon was good for only one item. Maybe if they send me another 15% off coupon or they put them on sale I will pick up a pair for the Cowl. Although I am really interested in those Side Mirror Lights Oracle is working on. Was it difficult to hook the lights up. I have Aux Switchs and would like to tie them into the Vision X cannon switch
 

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Update, these are the lights I went with after suggestions from the posts and online reviews. Baja Design Squadron Sports in the Driving/Combo in amber. Very bright in the daylight so will see about nighttime and adjusting them.

Thanks everyone for the information and help, appreciate it.

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Haha man your front end looks like mine. Well it will after Christmas as I just picked up a Badlands winch to go into my Arcus bumper along with the Arcus skid plate which just came in.
I replaced my stock halogen fog lights with DD3 Sport Amber Fog Lights
 

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Diode Dynamics Sport SS3 fogs. They get it done. Have not aged at all, and personally I think they look cool without being over stated

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That is what I replaced my stock bumper fog lights with. They are nice
 
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Haha man your front end looks like mine. Well it will after Christmas as I just picked up a Badlands winch to go into my Arcus bumper along with the Arcus skid plate which just came in.
I replaced my stock halogen fog lights with DD3 Sport Amber Fog Lights
Thats awesome man! I really like the front bumper and winch. Both on for over a year now and the bumper is holding up great. Winch I have not had to use yet, yet. I have the full LED package on mine so I am good with the fogs in the bumper, they are all plenty bright.
 

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Thats awesome man! I really like the front bumper and winch. Both on for over a year now and the bumper is holding up great. Winch I have not had to use yet, yet. I have the full LED package on mine so I am good with the fogs in the bumper, they are all plenty bright.
Did the Bumper and winch drop your front down or cause any issues. Trying to figure if I will need to level it or other once I put the skid plate and winch into place. I have a Sport S
 

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I installed steel bumper, winch and skid plate after I put the lower number Rubicon front springs under the front of my truck.
The Rubicon springs gained me almost 1", the bumper, winch and skid plate dropped it back down about 1/2".
 
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I installed a steel bumper, winch, and skid plate after I put the lower number Rubicon front springs under the front of my truck.
The Rubicon springs gained me almost 1", the bumper, winch, and skid plate dropped it back down about 1/2".
Hmm maybe pick up some Rubicon take-off front springs they usually can be found for a decent price around here.
 
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Did the Bumper and winch drop your front down or cause any issues. Trying to figure if I will need to level it or other once I put the skid plate and winch into place. I have a Sport S
Yes like the others about a 1/2" drop. Used a spacer to correct it.
 
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Thats awesome man! I really like the front bumper and winch. Both on for over a year now and the bumper is holding up great. Winch I have not had to use yet, yet. I have the full LED package on mine so I am good with the fogs in the bumper, they are all plenty bright.
Did you have any issues with the APEX installing in the Arcus Bumper. The place that is supposed to do the installation of mine says that they don't think it will fit. But yours seems to be ok in the Arcus Bumper
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