NEW! SS3 Combo 2.0 Optic | Diode Dynamics

[Diode Dynamics]

When it comes to LED pods, optics are everything. That’s why ours are built around purpose-designed TIR optics, engineered for how you actually drive. Now, we’ve taken that same approach and reworked our SS3 Combo from the ground up. Instead of a split Driving and Flood lens, the new Combo/Driving uses a single, unified optic to deliver a smoother, more balanced beam pattern, with less harsh hotspot, better side-to-side coverage, and more usable light at real-world speeds.

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The original SS3 Combo used a split-lens design, with separate zones for distance and width. With Combo/Driving, that split is gone. A single optic now controls the entire beam, blending output across the pattern instead of dividing it. The result is a more cohesive beam on the road or trail, without visible transitions or uneven sections.

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Traditional split combo patterns can create a defined hotspot that shifts and bounces as you drive, especially over uneven terrain. That movement can be distracting and pull your focus away from the beam.

With a more even distribution across the pattern, the new Combo/Driving keeps light consistent from center to edge. Instead of a sharp hotspot jumping around, the beam stays smooth and balanced across both distance and width, making it easier to track what’s ahead and reducing eye fatigue at speed.

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[Main Line Willys]

Would this light pattern be better suited for higher mount location?
I am considering bumper height, but I am concerned that may be too low.

Also, how is the cut off as to not blind on comming traffic if I am not quick enough on turning off?

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Would this light pattern be better suited for higher mount location?
I am considering bumper height, but I am concerned that may be too low.

Also, how is the cut off as to not blind on comming traffic if I am not quick enough on turning off?

In my personal experience, I’m running SS3 Max pods with the new Combo 2.0 optic on both my front bumper and hood-mounted ditch lights.

I’ve really enjoyed this setup in both locations, as it blends together for a very even spread of light across roughly 180 degrees.

It’s worth noting that the ditch lights, being mounted higher on the hood, have more noticeable intensity aimed outward. The bumper-mounted SS3 Max pods still perform great, but since they’re lower and projecting further out, the intensity feels a bit softer up close while still providing excellent fill and forward coverage.

As for cutoff, these are not SAE-compliant optics, so they don’t have a defined cutoff like a fog or driving beam. They are very bright and can absolutely blind oncoming traffic, so you’ll want to be mindful to switch them off when needed.

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