Bringing Better Bed Lights to the First Gen

I hated all of the bed light solutions out there so I created my own and started selling them for the second gens which you can find here.

Thanks to the awesome help from @thunderone we are now selling them for the 1st Gen!

BUY THEM ON OUR WEBSITE!!

OPTION 1: The Whole Enchilada! $190 - Shipping Included! (Sales and Shipping only in the US for now)
Black Anodized


Clear Anodized


Raw Matte Aluminum


WHAT YOU GET
Shipping

1 Bracket

• All Machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum
• Two adjustable arms to position the light both vertically and horizontally
• Easy to use thumb knobs on the arms.
• 2 new weather tight gaskets
• Choice of Bracket Finish
• Raw Matte Aluminum Finish (+ $0)
• Black Anodized Finish (+ $10)
• Clear Anodized Finish (+ $10)​

2 Lights (per the manufacturer specification)

• CREE LED
• 1800 lumen (900 per light)
• 8 degree spot beam
• 12-30v operating voltage at 10 watts
• 100% water and weather proof with an IP56 rating
​

All of this comes pre-assembled for you. We can affix the gasket to the bracket for you or leave it off if you plan to finish it yourself.​

The Whole Enchilada - Tacoma 1st Gen - Raw Finish $190



The Whole Enchilada - Tacoma 1st Gen - Black Anodized Finish $200



The Whole Enchilada - Tacoma 1st Gen - Clear Anodized Finish $200




CHECK OUT how @thunderone installed his lights Here!


Option 2: Just the Bracket $45 Shipping Included (Sales and Shipping only in the US for now)
Black Anodized


Clear Anodized


Raw Matte Aluminum



WHAT YOU GET
Shipping

1 Bracket
• All Machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum
• 2 new weather tight gaskets
• Choice of Bracket Finish
• Raw Matte Aluminum Finish (+ $0)
• Black Anodized Finish (+ $10)
• Clear Anodized Finish (+ $10)​

The bracket you receive will NOT have the holes drilled on the left and right tabs. But it does come with the wire routing channels which allow you to easily run wires into your truck. This means you have the option to mount whatever you please.

Just the Bracket - Tacoma 1st Gen - Raw Finish $45



Just the Bracket - Tacoma 1st Gen - Black Anodized Finish $55



Just the Bracket - Tacoma 1st Gen - Clear Anodized Finish $55


Here are some pictures of the product (there are far more on this thread):

 

Very nice! I am not anywhere near you though. I'm guessing this is hooked to the dome light or a dedicated switch? I'm thinking you may not need to worry about the plugs for the wires. I'd just have them bare and hook them up to a dedicated switch methinks.

 

YESSS!!! I've been waiting for this.

 

Thumbs up to you for a good idea!

 

Great Idea! Sorry not in your area

 

I wired it to a dedicated switch on the dash. You can check out this thread, it has some pictures of how I got it to the dash for a second gen. But really you can wire it any way you feel like it. I know some other people who have purchased it plan on putting a switch in the bed.

If you take a look at the product picture below you will see it comes with the other end of the plug. It makes it easier to remove the bracket after you have installed it if you feel the need.

 

Road Trip? Haha

 

Based off of what I have seen it looks like it should fit the 1st Gen no problem, but I need to test it out first before I can sell it to you all.

 

damn!

 

Maybe send me a sample and I'll test it out.

 

Ditto! Can provide details on trimming and modifications to fit if necessary.

 

Where in CT are you? I'm just north in MA

 

Sending PM

 

Hi Speedytech7, No trimming or modifications are required for the lights, I wanted it to be any easy install. You basically unscrew your current tail light, mount this bracket, re-install the tail light with longer screws, pop a few pieces of trim off and run the wires where you choose. You can check out this thread for an example on the 2nd gen.

 

Thanks for the offer but I would like to see the fit up/install first hand

 

I'm in NYC. MY folks live in CT so I head up there every once in a while. Where in CT are you?

 

It's okay, I was 80% kidding and 20% hoping you'd do it

 

Sending PM