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Light Rack

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by waynemfjelstad, Jan 2, 2019.

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Built a light rack for my Tacoma......like it?

  1. yes

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  2. no

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    55.0%
  1. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    waynemfjelstad

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  2. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    KevinTaco98

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    That is awesome dude :thumbsup:
     
  3. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    sy272004

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    Useless unless u trying to light up trees above u
     
  4. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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  5. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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    MoeTacoma

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    Do you have a side view?
     
  6. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    waynemfjelstad

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    Thanks Kevin.........I added a side view
     
  7. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    Yes, I posted a side view of it..........it's an old school look I liked in my younger days
     
  8. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    Cool but lose the 27 TRD badges and it would be cooler.
     
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  9. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    I can dig it:thumbsup:
     
  10. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    from the first picture, it looks a like the light rack is low and barely above the roofline. Are these spot lights? if not, then wouldn't you be bouncing a lot of light off the roof and wasting its potential?

    What if you ever get a roof rack?
     
  11. Jan 3, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    MountaineerTacoma

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    It may not be the prettiest, but anything DIY is cool in my opinion!

    I'm a roof rack kinda guy but if I were to go this route, I'd make it a little taller so the lights could project more forward. Less badges as well, gives it a clean look.
     
  12. Jan 3, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    paleh0rse

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    I think it's awesome that you fab'd this setup, and I love the retro look you were going for.

    However, my personal concerns would be the inability to use this with most bed covers, rack systems, etc, as well as the light beams themselves reflecting off of the roof -- both are issues that could probably be solved with a little modification to your design.

    Nice work, though. Enjoy your truck!
    :cheers:
     
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