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Ditch lights - opion needed.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mattgecko, Mar 24, 2018.

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Ditch lights?

  1. Small

    18 vote(s)
    52.9%
  2. Large

    13 vote(s)
    38.2%
  3. Skip them

    3 vote(s)
    8.8%
  1. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    mattgecko

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    Finally have my truck back from the shop and thinking about installing ditch lights since I stock and sell them.

    What do you think, small, large or none at all?



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  2. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    JordanTaco6

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    I like the look of the large ones on your truck for sure.

    Do you want them just for aesthetic purposes or do you think you’ll use them much.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    JordanTaco6

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    Oh hey! We live right next to each other. I also live in Campbell.
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    mattgecko

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    Both the small and large lights are super bright, I was going to install full flood lights and aim them forward and out towards the fenders since all my bumper lights are spot lights.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    mattgecko

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    I'll keep an eye out for you, there are a lot of nice looking Tacoma's in this area.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    Raincity

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    Pretty good advertising since you stock and sell them, why not right?
     
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  7. Mar 24, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    OBXTaco

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    The large looks good with your truck.
    Do you sell the mounting brackets with the lights?
     
  8. Mar 24, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    mattgecko

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    Thanks. No I purchased Relentless ditch bracket.
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    MattCowsmasher

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    Looks good both ways I prefer small lights myself, due to I have Rago an stock up kinda high.
     
  10. Mar 24, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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    MurderedTacoV2

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    Large lights angled out the sides i think looks best.
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    A nice set of halogens with some smiley face covers maybe :headbang:
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    Going old school. The Pre-LED days:
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    You got any shots of your rig with it lit up?
     
  14. Mar 25, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    mattgecko

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    I'll wire it today and get some shots this week.
     
  15. Mar 25, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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    Cool!
    Also do you sell these?
    I didn’t see them on your site.
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    I like the oval shape I have some like them behind the grill.
     
  16. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    I can get them yes, they are a driving light and have a sharp cut off line not to blind on coming traffic.


    Edit: Can't get them, sorry
     
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  17. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Wheelspinner

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    Do you have a link? Now my curiousity is up. Looking for a new “fog” light option for a new future bumper
     
  18. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    mattgecko

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    Unfortunately I don't have info for that light as I bought it a few years ago. These are the lights I am ordering for the website:


    They use the same 40W LEDs and lenses as the low beam on the BMW moto LED headlights that I sell. The light output is amazing, I'll let you know how they compare as I will replace the existing oval lights and install these.
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Highly recommend sideshooters for the ditch lights! I run them on Cali raised brackets...The lights are 45watt (I think) and they have 3 leds that shoot out to the sides (right and left..not both). its super nice for looking off of the road to the side! I love mine..I wired the lights to two switches so I can turn just one or the other on! That has come in handy a bunch of times...most recent, about a month ago when I helped someone change a tire in the middle of the night....pulled the truck in behind, hit the right light, angled it down, and voila. Ill post some pics of the light output if I get the chance!
     
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  20. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    here are some pics...
    low beams-4.jpg

    high beams-1.jpg

    high with dual 96wat 9in driving lights

    -2.jpg

    highs, driving lights, & ditch lights
    -3.jpg
    all shot on same exposure. that tree is about 50yards

    heres a pick of them mounted

    unnamed-3.jpg
     
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