I've used auxbeam lights for 5 years now and find they are more than adequate for off road use. If I was running 120mph in the desert at night I would consider the high end lights. Auxbeam is a great bang for the buck.
If you're worried about the lens, you can buy a large sheet of screen protector and cut it to fit and install on the lights and the issues are as easy as pealing off.
In some ways (as you saw with the fogs), the actual optics are important for specific use cases like that. Some of the other lights that I like (specifically Diode Dynamics) have put some practical optical engineering and design into their lenses, as you see with their TIR optics, and have better applications for fog (even SAE fogs that are road-legal, with appropriate and proper cut-off and beam shape) for not that much more money.
I have 2 aux beam light bars a with ditch lights. Just put in today amber fog lights from aux beam. I agree they put out light everywhere. Great for trails at night. For road use the put out more light than my headlights on bright. I go to work at 2am here in Chicago. I'll let you know how the fogs work if foggy tomorrow. My light bars and ditch lights are over 2 years old and hasn't fogged over yet......
I have had these same lights for 3+ years..not too bad but for sure you will get water inside the light. I would take the cover off and reseal it with some silicone.
I was impressed at how far the Amber lights shined. On 55s I construction zone. They lit up the barrels pretty far. Still no fog here on west side. Have you had any fog up there?
They reached out to me as well, I did not need any lights so I politely declined...Good on you guys for mentioning this in the video. It seemed to work out for you guys timing wise hope they work out.
🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 SUBSCRIBED I've been using Auxbeam since they first came out. Zero failures. Only light I have seen with a valve to stop let moisture out and not in when the light heats up. Great customer service AFTER the sale, also. I have multiple sets, from 2 inch cubes on six trailers for backup lights, to my boats, ATVs, UTVs, trucks, cars, tractors. Thank you for sharing The light bar vs the other lights... You need to compare the individual LEDs output wattage for each LED and the angle. I have two Auxbeam lightbars on a truck... One is 22 inch... Center LEDs are 1 watt each and 10 degree spread, the outer are 1 watt each and 150 degree spread... Result is great vision into to ditches and woods and straight down the road at night to see deer or animals. The other bar has 3 watt LEDs in the center with 30 degree spread angle and 3 watt 60 degree spread. With both lightbars on, I get 10 degree to 150 degree coverage, from way out in the periphery to straight down the road. No deficiencies in coverage or sight.
Great video, thanks for the honest review! Do you find that LED off-road lights tend to be on the side of being too bright to interpret detail in the foreground? I've heard high power halogen tends to be easier on the eyes, if not quite as bright, they still make it easier to interpret details in the foreground. Put another way, do you find that LED off-road lights "wash-out" the foreground? Sidenote, I saw those butt connectors on an instagram ad, and it was the only time when seeing those obnoxious ads I thought "that's a really good idea!"
I bought the 4" amber lights because they are a hybrid beam fixture. They are not sold as high intensity spots. I'm now looking for decently priced spots. Any ideas?
But yeah a few videos I watched the guy took the lens out of the light bar this was a different guy and he used a piece of film Ashley too I believe and then he’ uses silicone to get everything done correctly and I’ve seen some one else do the same thing a few years back but it keeps all the condensation and keeps your lights from getting damaged and I seen some people some of the companies have coverage they put over the lights when they’re not driving the vehicle and I’ve seen a lot of people do the same thing with their headlights on their vehicles headlights and fall lights👍👍👍
Who would you recommend for a set of LED fog lights? Putting these on my 1971 Bronco. I do more of the softer side of overland where I end up driving a lot of miles before it ever sees any dirt. So I tend to lean towards driving performance over off road durability. Any company you would recommend?
I think it’s the ceramic window tint but you can get the Film in clear yellow you can even put a slightly smoke like 50% just if you’re trying to get your lights with the tint shade Whatever you choose but the film protects your lights from cracking that’s out you keep your headlights fog lights are LEDs from getting damaged I also watched a couple videos these companies actually built their own LEDs and the guy from Tacoma beast went to meet up with Friends they all took Tacoma’s I think phone number correctly we’re traveling for like a month different places going to different trails and spending the night on their tents that they would build on their overland Tacoma‘s
I don't know. I feel like Auxbeam falls in that middle ground where if I save my money I could go with something nicer or if I'm looking to save money there are cheaper options that get the job done just fine and are cheap to replace.
I have learned when u use your vehicle as a true expedition vehicle do not settle for less Baja designs hands down I run the LP9 pros u can see them in my walk around video
Those 4” lights are not actually fog lights so they are not going to have a fog light pattern. That’s not a fault of the light that your using them as a fog light.
They are not of you go to the website they are clearly listed as “driving lights”. For what it’s worth I have diode dynamics fog lights. If your looking for a true fog beam pattern that is dot approved for on road use I would check them out I think they would suit your needs nicely.
I am not a fan of auxbeam. I have purchased their lights before for a honda pilot I had and most recently for my 15 4runner. As the saying goes, you get what u pay for. 🤷♂️
I've used auxbeam lights for 5 years now and find they are more than adequate for off road use. If I was running 120mph in the desert at night I would consider the high end lights. Auxbeam is a great bang for the buck.
I've been running same lights on my f-150. I am very impressed with them. I use them for backroad highways and 4 wheeling. I see EVERYTHING.
Aint nobody going 120 on the desert anyway
@@dexterrr9163 You haven't been to Baja
If you're worried about the lens, you can buy a large sheet of screen protector and cut it to fit and install on the lights and the issues are as easy as pealing off.
Love the 4 inches amber fog lights.
In some ways (as you saw with the fogs), the actual optics are important for specific use cases like that. Some of the other lights that I like (specifically Diode Dynamics) have put some practical optical engineering and design into their lenses, as you see with their TIR optics, and have better applications for fog (even SAE fogs that are road-legal, with appropriate and proper cut-off and beam shape) for not that much more money.
I have 2 aux beam light bars a with ditch lights. Just put in today amber fog lights from aux beam. I agree they put out light everywhere. Great for trails at night. For road use the put out more light than my headlights on bright. I go to work at 2am here in Chicago. I'll let you know how the fogs work if foggy tomorrow. My light bars and ditch lights are over 2 years old and hasn't fogged over yet......
I have had these same lights for 3+ years..not too bad but for sure you will get water inside the light. I would take the cover off and reseal it with some silicone.
Great job on the video and showing the step by step install. Reminds me of the "Power block" shows I watch.
I was impressed at how far the Amber lights shined. On 55s I construction zone. They lit up the barrels pretty far. Still no fog here on west side. Have you had any fog up there?
They reached out to me as well, I did not need any lights so I politely declined...Good on you guys for mentioning this in the video. It seemed to work out for you guys timing wise hope they work out.
Once you get the cables and connectors flexed to where they are going to be, waterproof them with liquid electrical tape.
Thank you for your honest opinion I am looking to upgrade my lights on my Toyota 4 runner 2013!😎
Glad I could help
I've got some cheap amazon nilight ditch lights and a lightbar and they've done great with me don't cost much either!
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I've been using Auxbeam since they first came out. Zero failures. Only light I have seen with a valve to stop let moisture out and not in when the light heats up. Great customer service AFTER the sale, also.
I have multiple sets, from 2 inch cubes on six trailers for backup lights, to my boats, ATVs, UTVs, trucks, cars, tractors.
Thank you for sharing
The light bar vs the other lights... You need to compare the individual LEDs output wattage for each LED and the angle.
I have two Auxbeam lightbars on a truck... One is 22 inch... Center LEDs are 1 watt each and 10 degree spread, the outer are 1 watt each and 150 degree spread... Result is great vision into to ditches and woods and straight down the road at night to see deer or animals. The other bar has 3 watt LEDs in the center with 30 degree spread angle and 3 watt 60 degree spread. With both lightbars on, I get 10 degree to 150 degree coverage, from way out in the periphery to straight down the road. No deficiencies in coverage or sight.
Great video, thanks for the honest review! Do you find that LED off-road lights tend to be on the side of being too bright to interpret detail in the foreground? I've heard high power halogen tends to be easier on the eyes, if not quite as bright, they still make it easier to interpret details in the foreground. Put another way, do you find that LED off-road lights "wash-out" the foreground?
Sidenote, I saw those butt connectors on an instagram ad, and it was the only time when seeing those obnoxious ads I thought "that's a really good idea!"
The white LED light does a good job in the foreground. The amber tends to do as you say, "wash out".
Nice review thank you, fog light need to be used with all the other lights turned off for them to truly work.
Wow the style and length of your videos are absolutely spot on great job. Subscribed
I bought the 4" amber lights because they are a hybrid beam fixture. They are not sold as high intensity spots.
I'm now looking for decently priced spots. Any ideas?
But yeah a few videos I watched the guy took the lens out of the light bar this was a different guy and he used a piece of film Ashley too I believe and then he’ uses silicone to get everything done correctly and I’ve seen some one else do the same thing a few years back but it keeps all the condensation and keeps your lights from getting damaged and I seen some people some of the companies have coverage they put over the lights when they’re not driving the vehicle and I’ve seen a lot of people do the same thing with their headlights on their vehicles headlights and fall lights👍👍👍
@3:25 - Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. Welcome to the club, sir! 🤣
Who would you recommend for a set of LED fog lights? Putting these on my 1971 Bronco. I do more of the softer side of overland where I end up driving a lot of miles before it ever sees any dirt. So I tend to lean towards driving performance over off road durability. Any company you would recommend?
Not a specific company, but I'd look for fogs that are SAE street legal. They'll have a crisp upper cut-off line.
Look into the Diode Dynamics. I use their SS Pro SAE Fogs on my 4Runner and they are great. Very good projection and cutoff.
Enjoyed the video as usual. Thanks for sharing.
I use auxbeam for my rig and keep getting more to add cuz they work great and had them for over 4 years. Too bad they don't sponsor me lol
love your videos
I think it’s the ceramic window tint but you can get the Film in clear yellow you can even put a slightly smoke like 50% just if you’re trying to get your lights with the tint shade Whatever you choose but the film protects your lights from cracking that’s out you keep your headlights fog lights are LEDs from getting damaged I also watched a couple videos these companies actually built their own LEDs and the guy from Tacoma beast went to meet up with Friends they all took Tacoma’s I think phone number correctly we’re traveling for like a month different places going to different trails and spending the night on their tents that they would build on their overland Tacoma‘s
An enlightening video!
Do you have a link to the connectors you used?
I just added them and the connectors to the video description. Sorry, I should have put them up already.
@@WanderlostOverland Those are great connectors. I keep several sets of those in the garage for all kinds of projects.
sounds like they need to come out with an SAE certified yellow fogs
Have you had a change to use those fog lights? Any update on performance?
The foglights actually suck in fog. Because the beam isn't focused and just goes everywhere, the light reflects off the fog and into your eyes.
Can you do a one year follow up review?
It's in the works! Stay tuned.
I don't know. I feel like Auxbeam falls in that middle ground where if I save my money I could go with something nicer or if I'm looking to save money there are cheaper options that get the job done just fine and are cheap to replace.
I have learned when u use your vehicle as a true expedition vehicle do not settle for less Baja designs hands down I run the LP9 pros u can see them in my walk around video
Also the LP9 lights have a 3 way switch middle is off toggle down is low beam toggle up high beam
Pro tip: Buy some clear LAMIN-X film and protect those lenses from rock chips, salt, and UV rays.
Diode Dynamics.
Those 4” lights are not actually fog lights so they are not going to have a fog light pattern. That’s not a fault of the light that your using them as a fog light.
They're marketed as fog lights.
They are not of you go to the website they are clearly listed as “driving lights”. For what it’s worth I have diode dynamics fog lights. If your looking for a true fog beam pattern that is dot approved for on road use I would check them out I think they would suit your needs nicely.
Love the Beavis and Butt-Head!! Thank you for the great review on these!! J&C KUEHLKUEST
thanks
You're welcome!
I know that I can trust y'all because you drive a Toyota.
I am not a fan of auxbeam. I have purchased their lights before for a honda pilot I had and most recently for my 15 4runner. As the saying goes, you get what u pay for. 🤷♂️
Who is the beautiful girl? Is she a daughter?
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