DIY dual LED Pod Fog Lights

[Wasatch]

Hi all,

Weighing options for LED fog lights to replace the existing OEM, I was disappointed in how expensive a simple bracket was to mount an LED in place of the OEM fog light. Upon taking out the fog light housing, I realized that the other DIY LED pod method meant sandwiching the light between a plastic bracket. Thinking long-term, I could see issues with melting the OEM housing if you go that route.

So, I went my own way:

Removed the OEM housing and fog light:

Created a simple bracket from scrap aluminum 1'' angle:

Wired up the lights:

Boom! Dual LED Fogs, wired up to use the OEM switch:

Work great and are SUPER bright (If you plan to use as fog lights on the road, Make sure to purchase DOT approved fogs). I do not use these lights in traffic.

Here are links to the stuff I used to make it happen:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZT62VV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC264HD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HNAT6CW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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[OFC Ranger]

My only problem with this is basically every Amazon light that is labeled fog, spot, or flood - are all just flood lights. Spots just happen to have a slightly tighter beam.

Have you tried turning them on at night then standing offset 100 feet away to see how badly your "fog lights" are spilling into the on-coming lane.

If you plan to use them like high-beams (aka no other traffic) then by all means.

On a side note, when people on here want a "spot" light, what they really mean in most cases is that want whats called a "pencil" or "laser" pattern light. I don't think most people really know what a spot light is suppose to look like. I too was guilty of this for a while.

Same concept with fog vs. flood. They are two completely different patterns.

 

[Wasatch]

While I appreciate your concern, this is a DIY thread for folks who may be interested in this route. There are plenty of DOT approved fogs that can be used with this method.

But in case you're wondering, I do not use these when in traffic, they're much too bright.

 

[OFC Ranger]

While I appreciate your concern, this is a DIY thread for folks who may be interested in this route. There are plenty of DOT approved fogs that can be used with this method.

But in case you're wondering, I do not use these when in traffic, they're much too bright.

I had those lights too at one point. lol They are bright.

(very old picture at this point, lighting setup completely changed)

 

[Pirate]

Great write up. Now if only we could buy a fascia to fill the gap, I'd be in.

 

[Msfitoy]

Kinda like this?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dual-triple-fog-light-pocket-mounts.12823/page-4

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Kinda like this?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dual-triple-fog-light-pocket-mounts.12823/page-4

Hi Sid,

Can you mute your avatar? The darn thing blinds my eyes through the monitor....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Wasatch]

Kinda like this?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dual-triple-fog-light-pocket-mounts.12823/page-4

That's cool! same concept, but DIY allows you to save $100 from buying a prefab bracket. I plan to redo mine with angle iron (aluminum won't cut it long term). I like the idea of adjustability in the bracket.

 

[Msfitoy]

That's cool! same concept, but DIY allows you to save $100 from buying a prefab bracket. I plan to redo mine with angle iron (aluminum won't cut it long term). I like the idea of adjustability in the bracket.

How about heavier gauge aluminum? Lighter than iron and rust proof...

 

[Msfitoy]

Hi all,

Weighing options for LED fog lights to replace the existing OEM, I was disappointed in how expensive a simple bracket was to mount an LED in place of the OEM fog light. Upon taking out the fog light housing, I realized that the other DIY LED pod method meant sandwiching the light between a plastic bracket. Thinking long-term, I could see issues with melting the OEM housing if you go that route.

So, I went my own way:

Removed the OEM housing and fog light:

Created a simple bracket from scrap aluminum 1'' angle:

Wired up the lights:

Boom! Dual LED Fogs, wired up to use the OEM switch:

Work great and are SUPER bright (If you plan to use as fog lights on the road, Make sure to purchase DOT approved fogs). I do not use these lights in traffic.

Here are links to the stuff I used to make it happen:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZT62VV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC264HD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HNAT6CW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are the same lights I mounted to my Honda 125 =)

 

[Wasatch]

How about heavier gauge aluminum? Lighter than iron and rust proof...

That's an idea too! I am leaning towards steel as I can purchase plate and bend it, cut out a slot to make the light positions adjustable... But we shall see.

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