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LED tailgate bar

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by SAIRS, Oct 23, 2010.

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Would you install Tailgate LED Lights

Poll closed Nov 22, 2010.
  1. Heck yeah!

    40 vote(s)
    26.1%
  2. ehh, probably not

    37 vote(s)
    24.2%
  3. Not a chance

    76 vote(s)
    49.7%
  1. Oct 30, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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    memario1214

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  2. Oct 30, 2010 at 4:55 PM
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  3. Oct 30, 2010 at 4:56 PM
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    I just want to add some reverse lights... most of the LED brake lights I see are a few bulbs burnt out.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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    Blackdawn

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    My opinion is if it does serve a purpose, its a bit tacky. Just MHO.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:00 AM
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  6. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 AM
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    Looks pretty ridiculous on a truck!
     
  7. Nov 5, 2010 at 10:39 AM
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    what light bar is that? does it interfere with the spare hole thingy?
     
  8. Nov 5, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    is it mounted above, below, or over the spare tire access hole? Thanks in advance for all the help. Just ordered mine from Amazon, 38 bucks and free shipping.
     
  9. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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    503TRD

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    That's the sickest LED tailgate bar I've seen..I was thinking about one but then realized how they all look like crap, that rampage one is sick! Any more pics of it??
     
  10. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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  11. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    thanks for your help buddy. ill post picks as soon as I install.


     
  12. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    the same could be argued for your silver looking grill. everyone clearly has different tastes.


     
  13. Nov 12, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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    evanch123

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    I have a light bar on my 1998. It looks good with the LED tail lights IMO. It has 5 functions. Running(red), brake(brighter red), Turn signals(orange x 2) and reverse(white).

    Plugs into trailer wiring with a constant hot wire and a reverse wire. That's a daylight picture with some clouds. Pretty darn bright. Also just installed these reverse lights.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S8L3JU/ref=oss_product

    http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/pacer-outback-f5-5-function-led-tailgate-lights.aspx?a=361125
    -Evan H

    39146_418235487837_507412837_4594733_298469_n.jpg
    100_0806.jpg
     
  14. Nov 19, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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    A LOT
    i have had one on mine since new, and i love it, and i got it at advanced auto parts, works great
     
  15. Nov 19, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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    BeardedWeirdo

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    Word! I've got the Rampage LED tailgate bar too and haven't had any problems. Here's a pic of the reverse lights:

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Nov 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    Of all the tailgate light bars out there, I think this is the best one...

    I don't like the scrolling LEDs of the Recon unit, I prefer them to be in sync with the factory tail-lights.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3sKxN6Dv88
     
  17. Apr 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    Deadpoolio1

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    What length did everyone go with, i just ordered the 48 since it says for a mid sized truck?
     
  18. Apr 2, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    Welcome to TW! Measure the distance needed in between the tailgate hinges. This thread is 8 years old though, so don’t anticipate anyone from the original thread responding.
     

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