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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by vsper, Aug 7, 2016.

  1. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:02 AM
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    vsper

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    Has anyone put LED pods up near by the mirrors? if so which ones did you put on.
     
  2. Aug 7, 2016 at 5:37 AM
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    FeraNatura

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    Just received 3x2 18W pods from CaliRaised via Apex. Still waiting on the mounting brackets, though, so nothing to report yet. People call lights at this location "ditch" lights.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    You should definitely post a picture when you put them on!
     
  4. Aug 7, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    Just ordered 3x2 ditch lights and brackets from caliraised on Friday, hope they arrive quickly so I can get them wired up this week
     
  5. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    SilverTacomaGuy

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    I went with CaliRaised. I really like them.

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  6. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Now point them down at the ditches as they are Ditch Brackets
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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    Like this

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  8. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I've got 'em too. They're called ditch lights because some people use them to light up ditches while driving, but I personally use them as off road DRLs.
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  9. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    StealthTaco grill like mine?
     
  10. Aug 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    CustomCarGrills. I wanted homer, but couldn't get over how cheap these ones are. Came out great too.
     
  11. Aug 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    Yup looks great
     
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  12. Aug 7, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    Yeah let me run out and point them how you prefer your lights pointed. Cause thats what really matters to me.
    Frankly I like mine pointed straight forward.
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    Awesome!
    What kind of switch do they come with? Can you take a pic? How's the quality of the wiring harness kit?

    Thanks!
     
  14. Aug 7, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Mine are just cheapies from Amazon. I use them as side fill that my 30" bar doesn't cover.

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  15. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Those are nice!

    Now why can't any of the auto makers offer them integrated into the front of the rear view side mirrors as an option when you buy a 4X4 I wonder??

    If one would offer them the others would follow, me thinks... :/
    I foresee a mod in the making

    Cheers!
     
  16. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    The wiring kit isn't bad at all. Makes wiring the lights up really quick and easy. I opted to use a chris4x4 switch instead, which lead to cutting a few wires to wire it up. They give you more then enough wire length to wire up the lights.

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  17. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    Pisa makes a nice light that fits in the FJ mirror lights. But they sit up to high to be "street legal". As the factory ones in the FJs offered no useful lighting. But I did love my fj regardless
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    Wasn't trying to upset you brother, I always had mine pointed just like yours are. And someone said the same thing to me, I apologize.
     
  19. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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    SilverTacomaGuy

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    It's all good man, just the TW is full of people that are set in there ways of there way is the only way. It's all good man.
     
  20. Aug 7, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Wow, the caliraised switch looks odd. How are you supposed to mount that?! lol Like the wire comes out from the top of it rather than the back.
     

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