1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Passenger Side Mirror Looking for a Bike Rack Royal Purple On Board Air Setup Questions and Accessories Why are OEM lower ball joints so hard to find? MagnaFlow cat-back dump exhaust

Installed Bed Lights. What do you think?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by justin144, Aug 20, 2011.

Page 1 of 4
  1. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM
    #1
    justin144

    #1
    justin144 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Member:
    #44266
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    justin
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco 4X4 Dbl cab Long Bed
    I got some driving lights from walmart and threw them in those cubbies. Pretty much the only reason why I got those specific ones are because they fit so well in there. The only thing I don't like is the yellowish color of them and I don't think I can get a white-colored bulb for them.. I also ordered some white LEDs and lined the side of the bed with them. What are your opinions? I know the colors are mis-matched.. but does it look cheesy? The whole bed lights up REALLY well at night.

    With Pocket lights off/Only LEDS

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Without LEDs
    [​IMG]

    With LEDs
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    justin144, Aug 20, 2011
    #1
  2. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM
    #2
    Fightnfire

    #2
    Fightnfire Recklessly tired

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2011
    Member:
    #58178
    Messages:
    6,008
    Gender:
    Male
    Marysville, WA
    Vehicle:
    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 (Prev 09 Access Cab V6 4X4)
    Starting over with a new GMC AT4 Satin Steel Metallic Softopper, Bilstein 5100's @ 1.75 in the front, TSB Rear, 17x8.5 Lvl 8 Guardians, 265/70-17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W, Scooped, Anytime fog mod, Osram Nightbreakers, LED Interior lights, Debadged, Painted valance, Removed rear head rests, De-flapped, Hidden Hitch installed, Weather Techs, Flyzeye'd A/W/A, Cover Kings.
    Looks great, I'm not sure I've ever needed a reason to light my bed up but I can see how it would be helpful. If you bring enough beer you'll never have to worry about finding that one.

    Good job!
     
    Fightnfire, Aug 20, 2011
    #2
  3. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM
    #3
    justin144

    #3
    justin144 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Member:
    #44266
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    justin
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco 4X4 Dbl cab Long Bed
    Ha, thanks. Yah I ride motocross and I'm always having to load/unload in the early morning/night. It'll definitely come in handy.
     
    justin144, Aug 20, 2011
    #3
  4. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM
    #4
    Mitch

    #4
    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2011
    Member:
    #58964
    Messages:
    5,629
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mitch
    Spokane, WA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Access Cab SR5 4x4
    Lights, Siren, Drugs, Needles, Electricity
    Could you get a photo of the bed at night with only the LED's on
     
    Mitch, Aug 20, 2011
    #4
  5. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM
    #5
    justin144

    #5
    justin144 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Member:
    #44266
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    justin
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco 4X4 Dbl cab Long Bed
    I currently have it wired so everything comes on with one switch. But I could re-wire it to take a picture of just the LEDs if enough people want.. lol :). I'm kinda interested in how that would look, myself
     
    justin144, Aug 20, 2011
    #5
  6. Aug 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
    #6
    PSJ

    #6
    PSJ Prerunners Work

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2008
    Member:
    #10620
    Messages:
    1,342
    Gender:
    Male
    Sebastian Inlet
    Vehicle:
    09 Access Cab Prerunner
    Rear Leaf spring TSB, Bilstein 5100's all around w/ front set at 1.75", 265/75R/16 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ's, Trailer hitch w/custom wiring, AFE drop in dry filter, Rear Diff breather mod, Debadged truck, customized stock TRD wheel center caps, added factory fog lights, bed mat, door sills, tinted windows
    It could be pitch black, but if there is beer, it will be found! :D
     
    PSJ, Aug 20, 2011
    #6
  7. Aug 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM
    #7
    brian

    #7
    brian Another Traitor

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2009
    Member:
    #16011
    Messages:
    7,551
    Gender:
    Male
    Elizabeth City, NC
    Vehicle:
    2017 F-250 Powerstroke
    Looks like the LEDs are more than enough!

    Is that rope LEDs or what? How did you mount them.
     
    brian, Aug 20, 2011
    #7
  8. Aug 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM
    #8
    Stubbs95tacoma

    #8
    Stubbs95tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2010
    Member:
    #47604
    Messages:
    3,277
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Blake
    Wichita
    Vehicle:
    07 SR5
    6 Inch Lift
    Nice!!! i could use a set of those :D
     
    Stubbs95tacoma, Aug 20, 2011
    #8
  9. Aug 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM
    #9
    okboatie1

    #9
    okboatie1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2011
    Member:
    #60622
    Messages:
    214
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darrell
    Chula Vista, CA.
    Vehicle:
    03 PreRunner TRD SR5 DCSB
    OME 881's w/Dakar's, Deckplate mod, Debadged, door chime mod, 12V outlets always on,
    Good Job! I can def see that being helpful. and NO, it does not look cheesy:thumbsup:
     
    okboatie1, Aug 20, 2011
    #9
  10. Aug 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM
    #10
    justin144

    #10
    justin144 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Member:
    #44266
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    justin
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco 4X4 Dbl cab Long Bed
    It is a flexible weatherproof strip of LEDs. 15 meters long. Went all the way around the bed perfectly. They have 3m sticky backing but it didn't stick to the metal that great so I used a hot glue gun
     
    justin144, Aug 20, 2011
    #10
  11. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM
    #11
    Mitch

    #11
    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2011
    Member:
    #58964
    Messages:
    5,629
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mitch
    Spokane, WA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Access Cab SR5 4x4
    Lights, Siren, Drugs, Needles, Electricity
    Can you put up where you got the strips from?
     
    Mitch, Aug 20, 2011
    #11
  12. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM
    #12
    TRDSPORTtaco

    #12
    TRDSPORTtaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2010
    Member:
    #31811
    Messages:
    225
    Gender:
    Male
    St. George UT
    Vehicle:
    06 TRD Sport
    Lift and Wheels
    The LED's alone will give enough light. Ditch the other lights in the cubbies. Looks good though.
     
    TRDSPORTtaco, Aug 20, 2011
    #12
  13. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM
    #13
    DEEVON911

    #13
    DEEVON911 Semi-Pro

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2010
    Member:
    #35030
    Messages:
    15,187
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Bethel Park, PA. Burb of da Burgh.
    Vehicle:
    2010 MGM Mostly Stock Off-Road 4x4
    TRD Cat-back Exhaust. Semi-Debadged. Trimmed down stock Antenna. Weathertech vent visors. TRD FJ Cruiser Center Cap Wheel Mod. 265/75/16 Firestone Destination A/T,s . Inverter tapped into for outlet in cab. Tacomaworld sticker which adds 5 hp.
    I like it, looks great! I like both sets, but those leds are pretty sweet. I probably would of just went with those.
     
    DEEVON911, Aug 20, 2011
    #13
  14. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM
    #14
    carcharias

    #14
    carcharias Giggiddy what what

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2011
    Member:
    #48988
    Messages:
    4,810
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    '11 AC MGM OR
    Kings all-around w/ 700lb coils, Dakar leaf pack, TC uca's, DO single hoop bumper, BAMF bolt-on sliders w/ kickouts, Rigid 20" e-series spot/flood, aFe pro-dry, BFG KM2 255/85/16, silver TRD FJ wheels, WARN M8000-s, Access LE, Grillcraft, BAMF lightbar, BAMF rear dif skid, BAMF LCA skids, window tint, Wet Okoles, WeatherTech floorliners, Silverstar lights, led dome lights, Redline Tuning hood struts, center console lock mod, mag-lite mod, extra d-rings, re-routed exhaust, ATO skids, ATO Hi-Lift mounts, pipe tailgate lock, seatbelt alarm delete, wheel/spare locks, Viper 5901, LoJack... WISHLIST: a golden canary that poops platinum
    YES!!
    Looks great, btw. LED's only seem to work really well. May do it myself now. Where'd you mount the switch?
     
    carcharias, Aug 20, 2011
    #14
  15. Aug 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM
    #15
    greasemonk

    #15
    greasemonk Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2010
    Member:
    #45023
    Messages:
    28
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    08 Black PreRunner V6
    HIDs, debadged, 2012 taco tail lights, mud flaps removed, black grill emblem, JVC Radio
    Looks pretty sweet! I wouldn't mind getting that for my bed. Although I wouldn't really have a reason to, other than it looking cool :D
     
    greasemonk, Aug 20, 2011
    #15
  16. Aug 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM
    #16
    jdmdcfan

    #16
    jdmdcfan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Member:
    #48107
    Messages:
    1,074
    Gender:
    Male
    east WA
    Vehicle:
    dcsb
    I have the same lights in my cuby's and they look factory installed. I caught a dodge guy admiring them when I was walking up to my truck in a parking lot.
     
    jdmdcfan, Aug 20, 2011
    #16
  17. Aug 21, 2011 at 10:10 AM
    #17
    joes06tacoma

    #17
    joes06tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Member:
    #28588
    Messages:
    3,185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Central Coast, CA
    Vehicle:
    06 4x4 Off Road Access Cab v6 6spd
    LEER Shell with dome lights operated with 3 way switches, aux backup lights with relay and 3 position switch, modified wiring to compass/temp display and clock to include switch that disables dimming function (poor man's DRL solution), Scan Gauge 2
    I like it. Looks clean and effective. I have a shell on mine, so I installed lights inside the shell. I hate fumbling around in the dark looking for my beer!
     
    joes06tacoma, Aug 21, 2011
    #17
  18. Aug 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM
    #18
    Ledvette77

    #18
    Ledvette77 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2011
    Member:
    #61738
    Messages:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Vandenberg AFB, CA
    Looks good.
    've seen a-lot of installed lights and these look pretty clean. I know this isn't a write up of an install or anything but do you mind posting the links of where you got em??

    Thanks
     
    Ledvette77, Aug 21, 2011
    #18
  19. Aug 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM
    #19
    justin144

    #19
    justin144 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Member:
    #44266
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    justin
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco 4X4 Dbl cab Long Bed
    Kinda wanted to be "unique" but hell, I've stolen a few other peoples' ideas on here too. Here's where I got the LEDs. The driving lights can be found at wal-mart in the automotive section for like 10 bucks a piece.

    Here are pictures of where I mounted the switches:


    Switch#1

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    Switch#2

    [​IMG]


    I ran the wiring through the bed right here:
    [​IMG]


    The plastic end piece covers the hole
    [​IMG]

    I will take pictures either tonight or tomorrow night after re-wiring, so that JUST the LEDs are on.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    justin144, Aug 21, 2011
    #19
  20. Aug 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM
    #20
    carcharias

    #20
    carcharias Giggiddy what what

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2011
    Member:
    #48988
    Messages:
    4,810
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    '11 AC MGM OR
    Kings all-around w/ 700lb coils, Dakar leaf pack, TC uca's, DO single hoop bumper, BAMF bolt-on sliders w/ kickouts, Rigid 20" e-series spot/flood, aFe pro-dry, BFG KM2 255/85/16, silver TRD FJ wheels, WARN M8000-s, Access LE, Grillcraft, BAMF lightbar, BAMF rear dif skid, BAMF LCA skids, window tint, Wet Okoles, WeatherTech floorliners, Silverstar lights, led dome lights, Redline Tuning hood struts, center console lock mod, mag-lite mod, extra d-rings, re-routed exhaust, ATO skids, ATO Hi-Lift mounts, pipe tailgate lock, seatbelt alarm delete, wheel/spare locks, Viper 5901, LoJack... WISHLIST: a golden canary that poops platinum
    Nicely done. That bed switch looks clean. Looking forward to the next set of photos!
     
    carcharias, Aug 21, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 4

Products Discussed in

LEDwholesalers 16.4-Feet Waterproof Flexible Ribbon Strip with 300xSMD3528 LED in Silicone Sleeve 12 Volt, White, 2047WH
$8.99
To Top