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Installing LEDs in Bed of Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRD2013Chris, Feb 22, 2013.

  1. Feb 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    TRD2013Chris

    TRD2013Chris [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So im going to install LED strip lighting in the bed of my truck because i have a tonneau cover, so you cant see anything in there at night. Now im going to install the switch near the side compartments. So my question is for you guys is where should i tap into to power the lights. Anything close in under the bed ?

    Thanks guys for help..
    Also im installing auto tail gate pop-lock. while im running thoes wires, maby i should tap into any of thoes. ?

    All help/opinions welcome .

    2013 TRD Sport
     
  2. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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    Jonah

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    I tied my LED bed lights into the trailer harness at the rear bumper. It's only powered when the ignition is on so there's no chance of leaving the lights on with the cover closed. I mounted a rocker switch just inside the left rear of the bed.

    Here are a couple of pics of my install.
     
    Last edited: Feb 22, 2013
  3. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    tacoma89

    tacoma89 Money Pit

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    Check build in sig.
    I ran a wire from the battery so I wouldn't have to have the key in the ign.

    Pics should be in my build
     
  4. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    Nobody's doing a refrigerator-style switch that turns the light on and off with the tailgate? :D
     

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