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DIY: "Raptor" Style Lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by m32, Sep 4, 2013.

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  1. Mar 15, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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    I didn't realize that. Thanks for he feedback guys. Pics coming after install.
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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    Has anyone that's been running these bolt lights for a long period of time (hour or so continuous) notice heat to become an issue?
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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    trifecta tonneau, pop n' lock, Depo black bezel headlights, mb 352 wheels, 265/75r16 cooper at3s, visors, colormatched 2011 grille with raptor LEDs, much LEDs in and out Future/wanted: black valence, hood scoop, catback, CAI, 285/75r16s, OMD leaf pack mod
    I'm using LEDs from etrailer and do not have a problem. The ones from oznium or superbrightleds are so small I'd doubt they'd overheat or anything. Not gonna hurt the truck.

    EDIT: I have purchased and used both.
     
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    MTopp, Mar 15, 2015
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  4. Mar 18, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    LEDS- brakes,reverse,corners,interior/3k foglight hids,raptor style grill lights. - big country brush bars. -BFG rugged terrain (for now). -GTA audio kit.
    how far back did you mount leds to the back lip of the grill or closer to the front?
    asking cause just finished mine and they seem little to far back to me but just do a favor for me and look at your grill at a angle and tell me if you can still see all four leds. TIA
     
    mexitacoma94, Mar 18, 2015
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  5. Mar 18, 2015 at 8:41 PM
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    Negative. Not an issue.
     
    NightProwler, Mar 18, 2015
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  6. Mar 28, 2015 at 11:22 PM
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    That's sick gonna have to do this mod
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    Just a few LEDs...
    Or you could take it even further...:D
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2015 at 9:18 PM
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    White LED's from Oznium came in today. Putting them on when I wake up
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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    Nice! Take pics
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    White LED parking lights are on the way as well. But this is what i've got so far.
     
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  11. Apr 4, 2015 at 9:29 PM
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    trifecta tonneau, pop n' lock, Depo black bezel headlights, mb 352 wheels, 265/75r16 cooper at3s, visors, colormatched 2011 grille with raptor LEDs, much LEDs in and out Future/wanted: black valence, hood scoop, catback, CAI, 285/75r16s, OMD leaf pack mod
    Good, was gonna say u need white parking lights too lol.

    Sounds good. What LEDs did you use?

    I've been throwing around the idea of changing the LEDs on the front of my truck to all white instead of all amber. Not sure yet tho
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2015 at 10:01 PM
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    LEDs in the picture are from Oznium.

    Ordered my parking lights from JumperLEDs on here.

    And i'm actually going for that same look. (which is why I got white LEDs instead of amber)
     
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  13. Apr 5, 2015 at 4:31 AM
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    Yeah, I got ya. Gonna look cool, up load pics later with new bulbs
     
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  14. Apr 10, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    Thinking of getting four of these in Amber to complete my Homer Taco raptor grill. Is that what people are doing? Is this the best/easiest route for me to take?
     
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  15. Apr 12, 2015 at 12:06 PM
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    Very Nice Job! I just ordered my lights, was wondering how long ago did you install them and are they still working. sometimes these cheap LED'S burn out quickly.

    Thanks!
     
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  16. Apr 13, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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  17. Apr 13, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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    woot! just ordered 4 in amber and 4 in cool white (another idea)... ill post pics upon install!!:D
     
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  18. Apr 13, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    That looks awesome!
     
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    Thats what I did with mine. All white LED's. All but the grill lights are from csjumper2003. He has great product and cust service.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma-marketplace/176932-jumpers-leds.html
     
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  20. Apr 13, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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    Yeah, I personallu tried his bulbs and the corner ones I received were lacking in quality compared to others of comparable price/brightness. Plus his did not stay in the socket without tape when the others did fine.
     
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