This mod is specific to the '08-11 LX. Fitting fogs in the faux air intake blanks.
The spot is pretty recessed with limited aperture. As such, I would probably limit the lighting type to spot or hyperspot beam patterns as anything else would likely waste light within the recess. Which is fine as the stock H11 fogs when upgraded with leds does a great job of shorter throw flood lighting even off to the sides. Separately, here's an OEM fog light mod to be able to run the fogs anytime, but also to have full headlight, highbeam, OEM foglight, and aftermarket spots on, all at once!
I personally choose Rigid D-Series Pro in Midnight Edition to keep it visually low profile. These are rated at 30 watts and 3168 lumens per light. Throwing 268m@1lux. These complement the stock high beams well as it's a beam pattern that's incrementally tighter, but throws farther. Any light fixture that is approximately 3" dimensions can work here. Like Baja Designs Squadrons could work too.
Onto the mod. I choose to work with the bumper on, and it's somewhat of a pain in the ass with limited access. May be easier for most to just take the bumper off. I only took the plastic undercover off that is between the metal skidplate and forward foot of the wheel well liner.
1) Remove faux blank in recess. This is held on by 1 philips screw from the inside, and 3 snaps
2) Cut snaps molded into the bumper. I used a dremel with a thin kerf cutter. Cuts like butter.
3) Make a bracket as depicted below make of 1" AL square tubing available at your local hardware store. 1.5" long is all that's needed
4) Drill holes in the bracket to fit screws. I used M8x16 screws
5) Setup Rigid brackets. I fitted them in reverse so they give a larger rise.
6) Mock up placement. The bracket can swing fore and aft. The Rigid Fig bracket has a slotted lower bracket to move left and right. Works well for adjustment and placement. Mark hole in crash bar.
7) Drill hole in crash bar to accommodate lower screw. I had a cheater right angle drill that could work through the limited opening.
8) Run electrical, final adjustment, and enjoy!
The spot is pretty recessed with limited aperture. As such, I would probably limit the lighting type to spot or hyperspot beam patterns as anything else would likely waste light within the recess. Which is fine as the stock H11 fogs when upgraded with leds does a great job of shorter throw flood lighting even off to the sides. Separately, here's an OEM fog light mod to be able to run the fogs anytime, but also to have full headlight, highbeam, OEM foglight, and aftermarket spots on, all at once!
I personally choose Rigid D-Series Pro in Midnight Edition to keep it visually low profile. These are rated at 30 watts and 3168 lumens per light. Throwing 268m@1lux. These complement the stock high beams well as it's a beam pattern that's incrementally tighter, but throws farther. Any light fixture that is approximately 3" dimensions can work here. Like Baja Designs Squadrons could work too.
Onto the mod. I choose to work with the bumper on, and it's somewhat of a pain in the ass with limited access. May be easier for most to just take the bumper off. I only took the plastic undercover off that is between the metal skidplate and forward foot of the wheel well liner.
1) Remove faux blank in recess. This is held on by 1 philips screw from the inside, and 3 snaps
2) Cut snaps molded into the bumper. I used a dremel with a thin kerf cutter. Cuts like butter.
3) Make a bracket as depicted below make of 1" AL square tubing available at your local hardware store. 1.5" long is all that's needed
4) Drill holes in the bracket to fit screws. I used M8x16 screws
5) Setup Rigid brackets. I fitted them in reverse so they give a larger rise.
6) Mock up placement. The bracket can swing fore and aft. The Rigid Fig bracket has a slotted lower bracket to move left and right. Works well for adjustment and placement. Mark hole in crash bar.
7) Drill hole in crash bar to accommodate lower screw. I had a cheater right angle drill that could work through the limited opening.
8) Run electrical, final adjustment, and enjoy!
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