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Light Bar wiring

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ray5572, Mar 29, 2016.

  1. Mar 29, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    ray5572

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    I am putting a 20 inch light bar on my brush guard and need help wiring it. Can anyone help point me in the right direction
     
  2. Mar 29, 2016 at 8:16 AM
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    The safest way to wire it up is with a wiring harness kit. This should include a fuse and a relay.
    They aren't too hard to find just check out Amazon or wherever your getting your light bar from.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    Sicyota04

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    I agree. Here is the one I used.

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    How did you fit the switch on your Dashboard? There is some kit like you used with a rectangular switch. Does it fit in the stock switch input?
     
  5. Mar 29, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    I used one of the Amazon kits with the rectangular rocker switch. The switch didn't quite fit in the factory cut out but a slight bit of trimming and it fit
     
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    I put my switches here. I didn't use the supplied switch. I opted for a different switch.

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    If the slot to the left of your steering wheel is unoccupied you can fit a carling style rocker switch in there with slightly widening the opening with a file or dremel, like a millimeter or two. Most of the switches that come with a premade harness are junk, ive always cut them off and used a good switch of my choice.
     
  8. Mar 30, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    That is where I was thinking of putting my switch. Thanks for the input!
     
  9. Mar 30, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    This is the best spot imo. When driving on highway i can quickly turn my high beams and aux lights off with the same hand
     
  10. Mar 30, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    Here is where I put my other switch for my 42" bar up top.
     
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