Real Fog lights ?

[sarguy1941]

OK. For years I have run amber fogs in the NE in the snow. Every vehicle I have had was equipped with Hella Fogs and never had issues. Even our JK had a set of amber fogs. With the JT I tried the "LED" upgrade bulbs from multiple vendors and they all suck. Im in the south now so instead of snow I get alot of Fog. Last week it was so bad I couldn't see crap. The only light that went thru the fog was my cowl lights which I wont run around other vehicles. So I want a real set of fogs. Idealy they would be LED and fit in the factory bumper. I have seen a few sets but can't figure out who makes the best. Has anyone swapped in true LED amber fogs that work good ? Plan is to use the fog light circuit just to flip a relay from battery so I dont overload the factory circuit.

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[CerOf]

When I go that direction it will be the SS3’s in stock fog location or the SS5’s elsewhere on the bumper.

 

[Mr._Bill]

There are several models available that bolt in and connect to the factory harness. You will want to check the manufacturers web site to ensure that you order the correct ones to fit your truck.
I went with the KC HiLites Amber G4. I happened to snag a set off Amazon for $200 a little over a year ago. They are a little more now. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y9MMLCP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[IanNubbit]

anyone have recommendations for just bulbs that aren’t gonna cause bulb out codes? I don’t need crazy good, just don’t really want yellow tint because technically that makes it dimmer but don’t want to change out the factory fog light assemblies on the stock bumper

 

[dcmdon]

I think really there are 3 options.

1) put an amber filter over the existing lights. Yes, this will reduce brightness. But if your factory fogs are incandescent you can buy a higher wattage bulb to compensate.

2) if you have factory incandescent fogs, you could switch to amber LEDs. You can buy plug and play resistors to eliminate a bulb out error. Or if you have JScan or Tazer, you can change the bulb setting to LED.

3) Replace the the entire fog unit with aftermarket amber units.

 

[Gren71]

anyone have recommendations for just bulbs that aren’t gonna cause bulb out codes? I don’t need crazy good, just don’t really want yellow tint because technically that makes it dimmer but don’t want to change out the factory fog light assemblies on the stock bumper

Im a huge fan of my headlight revolutions fog lights. Theyre not the cheapest but they make a huge difference

 

[NC_Overland]

https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led-fog-light-kit-for-2020-2021-jeep-gladiator.html

Just get the yellow

or you could save some money and go with the SLF bulbs. I had the SLF yellow bulbs in my 2017 Canyon and I was very impressed.
https://www.diodedynamics.com/fog-light-leds-for-2020-2021-jeep-gladiator-pair.html

Diode Dynamics makes a great product. What sold me is their warranty and customer service. I think they’re made in the US also.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

Car-EyeQ 5200lms 12276 2504 PSX24W LED Switchback Fog Lights Bulbs CANBUS, Dual Color 6000K Xenon White/3000K Amber Yellow Error Free Extremely Super Bright Replacement

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG2FHXN/

 

[IanNubbit]

Im a huge fan of my headlight revolutions fog lights. Theyre not the cheapest but they make a huge difference

holy crap $120???

 

[Gren71]

holy crap $120???

they're worth every penny. If you haven't already learned the lessons of the jeep...pay for quality the first time and you wont be disappointed.

 

[IanNubbit]

they're worth every penny. If you haven't already learned the lessons of the jeep...pay for quality the first time and you wont be disappointed.

Yeah I know... but something that I almost guarantee will be changed in the future its hard to imagine. Although they are half the price as the Headlight Revolutions.

 

[Gren71]

Yeah I know... but something that I almost guarantee will be changed in the future its hard to imagine. Although they are half the price as the Headlight Revolutions.

its definitely a big carrot to swallow.

And I can only speak from personal experience.

But im beyond glad I got the HR LED headlights and fogs. they made such a massive difference that I haven't even considered anything else. My wife just got a JLU and I already ordered her the same ones.

Im sure the light nazis will swoop in and squawk about light beam cutoff and how its heresy to use leds in a halogen housing. But these things are better than the OEM LEDS as far as im concerned. Haters gonna hate.

 

[sarguy1941]

I tried the LED replacement bulbs from about 3 places. Headlights are fine it's the fogs I can't find any good. Looks like best route is the SS3

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