KC HiLites’ Flex Era 3 fog lights offer plug and play functionality with high power and low amperage draw

One of the most overlooked components to your vehicle’s lighting system is the fog light. Ever present in the line of fire and subject to being on the front line of whatever the road or trail decides to throw at you. Often, these lights in their factory issue condition rarely last the test of time, I can’t recall when I’ve had a set last longer than 50k miles before getting cracked or taken out completely while on the move. The folks over at KC HiLites have stepped up to provide a solution for replacing your worn or destroyed factory fog lights with kits to retrofit their Flex Era 3 lights into your factory location. KC provides the proper brackets and wiring adapters to seamlessly fit and operate their system from your factory switch, allowing for total convenience and a plug and play install for those less technically inclined. KC has a reputation spanning decades and has received rave reviews from off-road and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Flex Era 3 lights offer superior brightness, durability, and flexibility, making them a must-have for anyone looking for high-quality lighting upgrade to an often overlooked component.

One of the most notable features of the Flex Era 3 lights is their impressive brightness. These lights have a powerful combined LED output of up to 7,366 lumens in low power fog mode and a blinding 11,898 lumens in dual high power mode, which is more than enough to light up any road, dark trail or campsite. Additionally, the lights come with interchangeable lens covers to switch from clear to yellow, allowing them to be tuned to your specific output preference.

Another standout feature of the Flex Era 3 lights is their durability. These lights are built to last, with an IP65 rating for waterproofing and dust resistance. This means that they can withstand even the harshest outdoor environments, making them perfect for almost every trail and condition.

The adapter bezels to fit the Flex Era 3 lights into either a factory or aftermarket bumper are well made and fit cleanly. There was no modification required during the install of these lights at all. It actually took more time getting the original lights out than it did to get the KC lights in.

Although, there are some slight drawbacks to having such a powerful light in a small package. The largest being that while the Flex Era 3 light will run off of your factory switch and harness, it can only run in its “low power” fog mode, which at the aforementioned 7,366 lumens; is still significantly brighter than most factory fog lights and disperses light in a flood fashion. To activate the Dual “high power” mode, which provides the same flood capability with a powerful additional spot beam, an additional wiring harness and switch must be installed. This is ultimately the safest and most versatile option, as having the factory switch for low mode and an additional switch for optional full power, allows for adjusting the output to suit the conditions, while keeping your fuse panel and wiring happy.

Overall, the Flex Era 3 lights from KC are an exceptional product that offers brightness, clarity, durability, and flexibility. Whether you’re on the trails more often than you’re not or just someone looking to upgrade your factory setup, these lights are definitely worth considering. So, if you’re in the market for an impressive and versatile set of lights, be sure to check out the Flex Era 3 fog lights from KC.

To learn more about the Flex Era 3 lights and KC lighting products, check out www.kchilites.com.

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