Add powerful, trail-ready lighting to your Tacoma with the Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit. Designed specifically for 3rd-generation Tacomas, this kit allows you to mount two high-output Stage Series LED pods above the hood using factory mounting points. The result is a low-profile, OEM-style installation that delivers excellent forward and peripheral visibility without interfering with hood operation.
Engineered by Diode Dynamics, this kit combines durable stainless steel brackets, advanced TIR optics, and integrated amber backlighting for a premium lighting upgrade built to last.
Important note
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Car wash warning: Do not use automatic car washes with this kit installed
Features
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Bolt-on fitment: Directly fits 2016+ Toyota Tacoma (3rd generation) using factory mounting points
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Dual pod mounting: Supports two SS3 or C2 2.0 Stage Series LED pods above the hood
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Stainless steel brackets: Thick-gauge stainless construction resists corrosion and vibration
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Low-profile design: Maintains clean appearance while minimizing glare and hood interference
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Backlit pods: Integrated amber backlight provides accent lighting and added visibility
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Made to last: Designed, tested, and assembled in the USA
Optical performance
Traditional reflector-style optics waste light through glare and inefficiency. Stage Series LED pods use Total Internal Reflection (TIR) optics to capture nearly all emitted light and direct it precisely where it’s needed.
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SS3 beam output: Focused 65° × 25° rectangular driving pattern
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C2 2.0 beam output: Focused 55° × 20° driving pattern
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Combo pattern: Blends driving and flood optics for distance and surrounding coverage
Replacement lenses and snap-on covers are available to customize color, optic pattern, and protection where required by local regulations.
Color and power options
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White (6000K): Matches factory LED lighting with crisp output
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Yellow (3000K): Improves contrast in dust, fog, rain, and snow
Power levels
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Sport: High efficiency with excellent output
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Pro: Increased power for maximum trail performance
Backlight functionality
Both SS3 and C2 2.0 pods included in this kit feature an integrated amber backlight. The backlight fully illuminates the TIR optic and can be wired to DRLs, parking lights, or another 12V source using the included harness.
Specifications (per pod)
SS3 LED pods
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White Sport: 1,520 lm measured / 2,262 lm raw
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White Pro: 3,000 lm measured / 5,796 lm raw
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Yellow Sport: 1,300 lm measured / 1,930 lm raw
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Yellow Pro: 2,700 lm measured / 5,220 lm raw
C2 2.0 LED pods
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White Sport: 1,190 lm raw
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White Pro: 3,140 lm raw
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Yellow Sport: 1,190 lm raw
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Yellow Pro: 3,140 lm raw
Additional specs
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Beam angle: Combo (Driving + Flood)
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Color temperature: 3000K, 6000K
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Operating voltage: 9–16V
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Ingress rating: IP69K waterproof
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Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
In the box
- Two (2) SS3 or C2 2.0 standard LED pods
- Two (2) ditch light brackets
- Two (2) pod mounting brackets
- One (1) heavy-duty dual-output 4-pin wiring harness
- Mounting hardware
- Installation guide
Vehicle fitment
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Make: Toyota
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Model: Tacoma
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Years: (2016–2023)
Installation
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Installation time: 20–30 minutes
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Tools needed: Basic toolset
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Modification required: None
Warranty and returns
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Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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Return policy: 30-day return with no restocking fee
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Guarantee: 100% satisfaction guaranteed
