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Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Nov 30, 2017.

  1. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    cencal_taco

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  2. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    MESO

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    ^ Damn she's wide!
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Yeah I agree with meso here. It would have been much much easier to just destroy the oem one. If I ever had to do it over I would go with the second option.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    advan7

    advan7 Buy once, cry once!

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    Installing mine today, and thinking of going this route for sanity's sake. Anyone have the stock one dismantled? Wondering where to drill the plastic
     
  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    MESO

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    Here ya go!

    STEP 1: use flat head, pry at lens gap
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    Step 2:Drill where hole is. Use ~1/2" bit. Just trying to remove some plastic so the stud will come loose.
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    pic of said stud
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    pretty easy!
    If you are REALLY careful, you can pry the OEM lens off in 1 piece, and re epoxy it back on to keep it in tact.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    06toyoboy

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    Damn. That looks so easy, hopefully when i do mine i can keep the oem one in one piece.
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    Thank you so very much sir! Time to make the donuts!
     
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  8. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    @mesojdm Just placed an order for the BD4-NMO.

    Do you recommend using two as brake lights, or are the rock lights only really appropriate as bed/cargo lights?

    Also, you mentioned that Baja Designs changed the size of the lights? Do I need to be careful of which version I purchase?

    Thanks!
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Just take your time. But I’m not responsible for sacrificed/damaged lens lol

    For sure run 2 whites(pointing down) and 2 reds(straight back)
    You shouldn’t have to worry about the Baja size. They have discontinued and phased out the old ones, so as long as you buy from a reputable dealer they should all have the new ones to ship.
     
  10. Mar 23, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    These need to sell out already. I'm broke ASF and they're just sitting there hauntingly calling my name. :rolleyes:
     
  11. Mar 23, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    remember the housing is the cheap part check the cost on the lights


     
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  12. Mar 23, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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    Anyone going to do an install video? :anonymous:
     
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  13. Mar 23, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    No fair! 3rd Gen is BD... But you made 2nd KC...
    Where is the 3rd KC camera?
     
  14. Mar 23, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    It came down to placement. The camera only worked on certain models that had a spot in the middle(even number of lights)
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    Post your pics and result! I’d much rather not mess with the headliner also.
     
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    Is the BD-4-NMO-CAM going to be an option too?
     
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  17. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    Is there a discount code to use for KC?
     
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    Use him. Killer prices

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    @mesojdm Any idea when you'll do another run? I had signed up for an email alert but for whatever reason it didn't come through (main box, or junk mail).
     

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