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Bed lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by joshjuniorr, Jan 3, 2016.

  1. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    joshjuniorr

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    I've been thinking about setting up some type of lighting in my bed. Past few nights and mornings loading up in the dark was a pain. Has anyone done this yet?ae133412797734d24571c8f5d9d16ae0_3c569480f8145fa321dc3115464957ede73fab2f.jpg
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  2. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    BrettBretterson

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    There are several threads, tons of us have done it, with LED strips being the most common method.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    There's a lot of stuff in the second gen forums. Think it would be cool to tie them in to the existing bed light switch which they didn't have on 2nd gen.

    If anyone has done this, care to share how you tied in the lights?
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    I'm new to Tacomas was just looking and some of the beds in the second gen look exactly the same. Didn't realize that. That's why i posted before searching bc I assumed it was different lol
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    @mattgecko is the man to talk to, here is my kit in my old truck. I got a new one for my 16 but the weather has been to cold go get it put in!
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  6. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    That's nice. Leds?
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    Yea, I'm with Joshjunior- if anyone has done the LED lights in a 2016 and would care to share some tips, I'd appreciate it.

    Thanks
     
  8. Jan 3, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    That's Dr. Dave - I've searched but I've not been able to find what I'm looking for. Thanks for asking.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    moe2o4

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