DD SS3 LED MAX and Dual-Pod Bracket

[Figarou]

Doubled up my SS3s with the Dual Pod Bracket. Not only that, I have 4, yes FOUR pairs of SS3 MAX LEDs!!

Those are in the Dual brackets.

The ones below the bumper are PROs

https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-dual-pod-bracket-kit.html

https://www.diodedynamics.com/catal...hite-max-standard-led-pod-pair/category/2157/

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[OffroadAlliance]

@Figarou

Holy cow! Let there be light! Make sure to post some output shots of those. Sure to be impressive.

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[OffroadAlliance]

I'm not saying you were afraid of the dark as a kid, but you might have been...

The Morimoto lights are still in the works. We have not heard that these are definitely slipping into January, but they might be. Still coming, but it's been a tough year for manufacturers.

 

[Igor]

Doubled up my SS3s with the Dual Pod Bracket. Not only that, I have 4, yes FOUR pairs of SS3 MAX LEDs!!

Those are in the Dual brackets.

The ones below the bumper are PROs

https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-dual-pod-bracket-kit.html

https://www.diodedynamics.com/catal...hite-max-standard-led-pod-pair/category/2157/



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So much power!
Can you explain how attached once atop of the bumper and once in the bumper? Some closeups?
Thanks.

 

[landiscarrier]

I just installed these on my 2019 Lariat (the SS3 Max White Fog) and all I can say is HOLY CRAP THEY ARE BRIGHT!! The factory LED's are bright but these absolutely blow them away! If anyone is on the fence (they aren't cheap) you will not be disappointed. The beams stay down in the low beam area but shoot waaaaaaay off to the sides and just light up the road!

 

[landiscarrier]

@OffroadAlliance

Sorry for the delay, but I needed to do some changes.

First off, I moved the SS3 MAX from the ditch light bracket to below the bumper. I used a bracket that's meant for a 6 inch light bar from Diode Dynamics for the dual pods and used different bolts and spacers to make it fit. I'm still able to make adjustments and it doesn't touch the bumper when doing so. The ditch lights are now PROS.

I also made my own relay junction.

As I mentioned earlier, I changed the lens from fog to drives. I now have 4 pairs of SS3 MAX facing forward. Talk about BRIGHT! The street signs can blind you from the reflection!!

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@OffroadAlliance

Sorry for the delay, but I needed to do some changes.

First off, I moved the SS3 MAX from the ditch light bracket to below the bumper. I used a bracket that's meant for a 6 inch light bar from Diode Dynamics for the dual pods and used different bolts and spacers to make it fit. I'm still able to make adjustments and it doesn't touch the bumper when doing so. The ditch lights are now PROS.

I also made my own relay junction.

As I mentioned earlier, I changed the lens from fog to drives. I now have 4 pairs of SS3 MAX facing forward. Talk about BRIGHT! The street signs can blind you from the reflection!!

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Unless you’re doing some serious off-roading you won’t be able to turn on 3/4 of them on while on the road. I just have to SS3 Max as my factory fog replacement and I’m getting flashed already after 2 days of having them in and I have them aimed the same as the factory.

 

[D Fresh]

Decided to change my light setup. I wanted a wider beam pattern to cover more area.

I'm using extensions.
https://caliraisedled.com/products/ditch-light-bracket-extensions

Also using rubber silicon gaskets for a tighter fit. Extensions will not move.
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-12x...&pd_rd_i=B07RB6YNMC&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_i&th=1







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Way to think out of the box!

 

[TheBadger]

@Figarou ...EPIC!!!

 

[halligan1201]

@Figarou thanks for this - I've been struggling to commit to my lighting since 6 months before I got the truck. Your setups are what I was wanting and seeing how you did it helped a ton. Going a little different - SS2 Pros down low and a SS5 four light amber bar with combo lens just above the bumper.

 

[halligan1201]

I didn't think anyone was going to use my idea. It seemed simple enough. So I decided to try it out myself. I liked the outcome.

I could have used that SVC light bar. But it blocks the license plate. And I'm not going change out the bumper just for lights of any type.

I'm very tempted to get SS5 pods. But I already spent to much for the SS3 max.

Looking forward to seeing your setup.

I also thought about the SVC bar and came to the same conclusion. Same with the bumper.

I have to wait a little bit for that SS5 bar - I promised my girlfriend new floors and if I try to sneak that in first I'm probably going to be in trouble. I'm hoping she doesn't notice the 2s since they're so small haha.

 

[halligan1201]

SS5 bar? You mean this?
https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss5-crosslink-5-pod-led-light-bar-one.html

It should work. That's if you don't have a front license plate. You'll be using only 2 extensions. It'll be occupying hole #1 and #5. Take measurements 1st. The extension is 7 inches. It's adjustable. You can tell by the slot in the picture of my previous post. It's also thick. Same as 3 quarters stacked.

And since the SS5 is so new to the market, I'm not sure if you can make it curve with the bumper. It's possible. Do some research before spending money. Oh...they do have SS3s that has backlight color options now. Just like the SS5.

Yeah, that's the system. I'm planning on a 4 light one.

Thanks for the advice - I'm sure it's going to save me some headaches for sure.

 

[McDeuce]

@OffroadAlliance

Sorry for the delay, but I needed to do some changes.

First off, I moved the SS3 MAX from the ditch light bracket to below the bumper. I used a bracket that's meant for a 6 inch light bar from Diode Dynamics for the dual pods and used different bolts and spacers to make it fit. I'm still able to make adjustments and it doesn't touch the bumper when doing so. The ditch lights are now PROS.

I also made my own relay junction.

As I mentioned earlier, I changed the lens from fog to drives. I now have 4 pairs of SS3 MAX facing forward. Talk about BRIGHT! The street signs can blind you from the reflection!!

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Thank you for sharing. On the SS3s paired together we’re you able to use the existing holes the black plastics pins when thru! Do the lights extend beyond the grill whole you are mounting them in? I have yellow Pro fog SS3s in the factory positions. But need more light. ?

 

[McDeuce]

Added some SS3 fog lights. I've had some there before. Had to do some thinking on how to add the bracket extensions and the bracket from Diode Dynamics at the same time.


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Wow ! They can see your truck from space when you turn them on !

 

[McDeuce]

@Figarou thanks for this - I've been struggling to commit to my lighting since 6 months before I got the truck. Your setups are what I was wanting and seeing how you did it helped a ton. Going a little different - SS2 Pros down low and a SS5 four light amber bar with combo lens just above the bumper.

Please share your install when you are done. I have seen picture of a light behind the grill but , are you looking at behind the grill ?

 

[halligan1201]

Please share your install when you are done. I have seen picture of a light behind the grill but , are you looking at behind the grill ?

I'm not. And I decided against the S5s - way too much for my normal uses. I powered them up and they are massively bright. I'm actually going to install 2 pairs of S2s (one white combo, one amber fog) in the open spot below the bumper. I'm just waiting for it to warm up enough to lay around in the garage for a day.

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