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Grill Lights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by coolreed, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. Nov 20, 2013 at 4:28 AM
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    coolreed

    coolreed [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been wanting to add some large lights to my grill like the ones used by many with Satosi Grills.

    What is the best best light, relays and switches one should use for a sanitary look?
     
  2. Nov 20, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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  3. Nov 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    What does sanitary mean?

    I run Hella 500 black magics, I have 4 of them.

    Lights on:

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    Lights off:

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  4. Nov 20, 2013 at 7:40 AM
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    To me, 'Sanitary' means a clean and neat installation. Like the Factory did it.

    That four light grill looks awesome. You could probably melt the paint off the car in front of you. I would be happy with two lights.

    Would like to see a detailed description of how you wired and installed them with pictures. S'il Vous Plait, por favor,
     
  5. Nov 20, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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    chadderkdawg

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    I think I have a few pics in my build thread. Other than that, just used the directions that came with the lights.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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  7. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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    Thank You for the reply(s). My main concern was where is the best place to get switched power for the relay and mounting the switch so it looks like it belongs (i.e. factory).

    I really liked the Light Bar link.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    I can take a picture of mine on Saturday. I riveted in my relay just behind my battery and tied in to my auxilary lights for power.

    edit: I didn't use the switch that came with the PIAA's, I'll have to look to remember where I got my switch, but I put my switch in right above the coin holder, to the left of the steering wheel.
     
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