5th Gen Aftermarket LED Fogs w/ DRL

[Zwitten517]

Thought you guys might like to see what I’m currently working on.

I have a 2020 1500 Bighorn with halogen fogs.

I just designed an LED replacement that has an Amber DRL spliced into the factory side DRL harness.

Disclaimer: these won’t be used as actual fogs anymore! They are way too bright.

 

[Utahtrapper]

Those look nice.
How Much????

 

[Zwitten517]

Those look nice.
How Much????

Im a design engineer here at Rough Country and I don’t have anything to do with pricing, I just design the parts and I recently got my 5th gen and designed the brackets to support a 3.5” LED/Amber DRL that we already sell. I also designed the fog light kit using the exact same light for the 05-15 Tacoma.

I just thought you guys might like to see an upcoming product that uses the factory bezels(if you have the halogens).

Also, we will be including a bezel with the kit in case you have the factory LED fogs or if you don’t have fogs at all!

 

[Zwitten517]

Those look nice.
How Much????

This should give you an idea of what it could cost ya! It’s the Tacoma model that I designed.

LED Fog Light Kit | 3.5 Inch Round Black Series | Amber DRL | Toyota Tacoma (16-23)

LED Fog Light Kit | 3.5 Inch Round Black Series | Amber DRL | Toyota Tacoma (16-23)

www.roughcountry.com

 

[Redz72]

That’s awesome! I’ve been eyeing up the Stage 3 Diode Dynamics yellow fogs with the Amber driving light. But i might have to hold off since you’re literally designing something new into the mix. Looks badA$$ brother! Keep up the good work. Any idea on a time frame of coming to market?

I have the stock halogen housings but currently running Auxbeam yellow LED’s. Looking forward to seeing these!

 

[Zwitten517]

That’s awesome! I’ve been eyeing up the Stage 3 Diode Dynamics yellow fogs with the Amber driving light. But i might have to hold off since you’re literally designing something new into the mix. Looks badA$$ brother! Keep up the good work. Any idea on a time frame of coming to market?

I have the stock halogen housings but currently running Auxbeam yellow LED’s. Looking forward to seeing these!

Not 100% on time to release. I sent the final prototype for production today. Once those get the green light, then it will go into instructions and marketing and what not.

We are also in the process of sourcing a harness for the factory fog light plug as well as a bezel for models without factory fogs.

I also just found an issue while driving my truck to dinner.
These trucks apparently use the fogs while cornering so when you turn on your turn signals you will blind anyone in front of you.

Once I work that out and get a source for the harness and stuff I’d say it could be on the site in a month or two.

 

[Redz72]

Sounds good man. I’ll keep an eye out. Keep up the good work!

Could you just angle the fogs down so they don’t blind anyone? Lol.

 

[Zwitten517]

Sounds good man. I’ll keep an eye out. Keep up the good work!

Could you just angle the fogs down so they don’t blind anyone? Lol.

I designed the brackets to allow for vertical, horizontal, and tilt adjustment, but the lights seem like they have too much flood.

 

[theblet]

Looks awesome!

 

[Redz72]

I designed the brackets to allow for vertical, horizontal, and tilt adjustment, but the lights seem like they have too much flood.

More flood could be a good thing. I know I could use some more coverage and output, which is why I’m looking to upgrade. And even better since you incorporated adjustments so to keep the pattern low and wide.

 

[Zwitten517]

More flood could be a good thing. I know I could use some more coverage and output, which is why I’m looking to upgrade. And even better since you incorporated adjustments so to keep the pattern low and wide.

Yes sir! You’ll be able to dial it in to whatever orientation you like! The only limitation will be the narrow opening of the bezel.

I’ll have more updates next week when I get the new prototype brackets from fabrication and powder coat!

Also fyi I will be releasing a Catalytic converter shield/skid that I have been working on soon as well!

 

[Redz72]

Did you ever thinking about looking into making a front engine bay skid plate? A lot of guys remove the front lower active air dam (as well as the fixed front lower spoiler). But it opens up a large gap from the front crossmember to the actual bumper.

This thread has some pics and can explain it better than I just did. Lol.

Front Skid Plate

I removed my Air Dam last night and I noticed there is no protection from loose rocks on the road under my truck. The engine is completely unprotected!!!! Does anyone have a part number or suggestion for a basic cheap skid to protect my engine? Check out the image of it wide open.

5thgenrams.com

 

[Gnix]

Next project to my amber DRL list

 

[Zwitten517]

UPDATE:

So for legal reasons, I cannot release the kit as a "fog light" and i cannot supply a harness to implement your factory fog light button because of the cornering feature.

However, for my truck, I installed our RC 8 Gang switch panel and used an auxiliary switch for the LED and then i just spliced the DRL into the parking lights.

 

[boogielander]

well you can use led pods for fog lights as long as they are SAE certified. baja designs, diode dynamics both have that option.

i know i know op works for RC. dont know why RC doesn't have that option and rather make them "offroad use only"

 

[Zwitten517]

well you can use led pods for fog lights as long as they are SAE certified. baja designs, diode dynamics both have that option.

i know i know op works for RC. dont know why RC doesn't have that option and rather make them "offroad use only"

We do have SAE fogs but they are cubes, and the round 3.5” LED is a perfect fit for the models with round halogens!

 

[boogielander]

We do have SAE fogs but they are cubes, and the round 3.5” LED is a perfect fit for the models with round halogens!

ah ok.

time to make round ones then! i mean it shouldn't be hard to make them for you but getting the brass to sign off... that'd be difficult I'm assuming.

 

[Zwitten517]

Update:

I’ve finished the kit and it should be hitting the market soon!

The kit will include two 3.5” LEDs with the driver and passenger side brackets. These brackets include plenty of adjustability to dial in the light output direction.

I have my DRL spliced into the side marker lights and the LED is hooked up to our 8 gang switch panel since, legally, we aren’t allowed to suggest that these be wired to factory fogs.

I will update with pictures tomorrow!