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Mag light mount idea

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SilverlineShockService, Dec 16, 2012.

  1. Dec 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    SilverlineShockService

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    Just throwing a idea for everyone I thought it was cool and a nifty thing to do. Clips are from big five and mag LED light from Wally World.

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  2. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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    Looks good.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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    Great idea, but should include a strap to retain it in the event of a rollover.
     
  4. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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    Hopefully that won't be happening lol
     
  5. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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    doing the safety dance

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  6. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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    If I rolled my truck I would want to die in it because I love it to death. :p
     
  7. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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    i think there is more important things to be worrying about in a roll over than a flash light.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    I've seen two Tacos roll over on the freeway and the drivers walked away.

    But a rollover was just an example. In any accident, that thing can fly and whoever it hits will not be happy.

    I used to keep one on the headliner of my '94. Super easy to mount... there's a Jesus Handle on the passenger side, but the threaded holes were there on the driver side. That's where I mounted the Maglight mounts (same as the OP).

    Got pegged on the passenger fender and the Maglight went through the windshield.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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    This is a great idea. I also would jump in on some sort of strap or velcro to also hold the maglite, GODFORBID in the event of something happening to you, your passengers and your Taco.
     
  10. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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    My dads always mounted mag lights in that same spot on his vehicles, but he uses velcro straps..
     
  11. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    I dont think our trucks are so unreliable that one should have to put holes in the plastics. Just put a small light in the glove box and call it a day. Unless job wise....

    :thumbsup:
     
  12. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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  13. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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    Normally what I do, but I prefer a double D? LED mag lite.

    Lasts forever, and shoots out FAR (I do mountain driving, etc)

    quickfists are sweet!
     
  14. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    Double sided tape is an alternative.
     
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    Quickfists and double sided tape FTW
     
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    Just liked the look and it's better than hearing a flash light slide back and forth and riddling and stuff in the glove box and I have my cb mounted in the other side lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1355704401.693955.jpg
     
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    That's what it is:) it's really bright 150 lumens is pretty good for a flash light haha
     
  18. Dec 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    That doesn't get in the way of driving?
     
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    Good idea.
     

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