Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport Combo Installed in Rear Bumper w/ help from 3D print

[Jeffola]

Always looking for more light ESPECIALLY when we're backing up, I decided to get a set of @Diode Dynamics Sport with a combo (Flood & Spot) lens. So after a little measuring and cutting, and help from my 3D printer, I installed these lights. About to storm, but I will do the wiring shortly.

Remove the plate and cover the entire panel with Painters tape to mark and protect.

Placed my templates evenly around the plate and cut my holes. There is a thin piece of metal on the top, so unless you're prepared to cut it (I was) lower the lights. 7/8" from the bottom.

I cut my holes by using a drill to cut the corners and used a plunge cutter on my Milwaukee Multi-Tool, I cut the metal strip with a jig saw.

I did lower the spare to get to the hardware very easily. I also used longer stainless steel screws to account for the wedges I 3d printed to make them level(ish). I found that one wedge wasn't enough and two fit the bill properly. I was going to print two larger ones but the print time went from 2 hours to five so I just kept printing them and doubled them up.

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[yoopercharged]

Nicely executed, looks great!

 

[John E Davies]

Very cool installation, but speaking of cool. How hot do these get, is there adequate space behind them for airflow? And is there a risk of melting the plastic?

Do you plan to use the factory Aux wires that go to the rear bumper?

I wish I had a 3D printer, my oldest kid promised me one two Christmases ago, but that hasn’t yet panned out.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[Jeffola]

I attached to factory wiring. D/S by the trailer wiring ford gives you two switched feeds with grounds! I used brown / switch 4.

when it comes to LED’s and the heat created it’s always good to be cautious but these don’t get hot, at lost warm. Not at all concerned about heat.
I’ll try to get some night shots this evening if I can.

 

[Jeffola]

On and off. Makes our Les backup lights look silly. Don’t discount the tailgate downlighting, that stuff is no joke. Anyway, much brighter.

 

[yoopercharged]

This would make a great location for chase lights if you could angle them down enough so as to not blind the driver behind you. I'm still holding out for a CHMSL replacement with integrated LED pods for now.

 

[Tomikaze]

Very nice. Add it to my list.

 

[Evilrider]

looks great

 

[OH3Cobra]

well executed.

 

[Ivan Baez]

looks nice, I installed my 4bangers under the bumper.

 

[Jeffola]

Didn't have anywheres near enough angle. Re-did them and they came out MUCH better, lights are level.

 

[Rabbit9]

Really great job; thanks for sharing!
I’m always looking for improvement to lighting; maybe DD, or one of the other companies will offer this as a factory option.

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