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MESO Total Tail Light Kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Feb 20, 2019.

  1. May 3, 2019 at 4:08 PM
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    VegasKnights

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    Think I caught a glimpse of someone's stage 2. [​IMG]
     
  2. May 3, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    Hey that's my stage 2 in the pic, how did you get it?
     
  3. May 3, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    Stage II installed! Everything working as advertised and no hyperflash. Glad I got the Stage II instead of Stage I. It was worth the extra effort to install. Thanks Meso!
     
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  4. May 4, 2019 at 12:13 AM
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    Klindebrraap

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    Anyone with stage 2 running led front turns as well and if so what brand? Looking to purchase some, just wondering how they’ll mesh with the rear kit..17 sport:thumbsup:
     
  5. May 4, 2019 at 12:45 AM
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    Stage2 kits deserve the match up… I went with the triton v6 amber for myfronts and couldn’t be happier. No resistors needed withmy set up
     
  6. May 4, 2019 at 1:02 AM
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    CAG Gonzo

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    I have yet to install the kit but I have the JDM ASTARs mentioned in the product discussion area. Way better than stock but not the brightest or highest quality option available. Also running Ultimate Turn v4s. No hyper flash and would not expect any once stage 2 is in place.
     
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  7. May 4, 2019 at 2:05 AM
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    $130 for the pair:eek:
     
  8. May 4, 2019 at 3:37 AM
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    I also went with vled in the front. And 2 sets of red vled Triton for the break lights. They are on back order.
     
  9. May 4, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Question for Stage II guys... Do you just leave the set screws loose after adjusting to fit in the adapter?
     
  10. May 4, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    Received stage one. What a difference.
     
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  11. May 4, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    Yep, the tension from the foam ring and the latches in the adapter will ensure they aren’t goin anywhere.
     
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  12. May 4, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    I have VLED front amber's coming in next week- then just gotta get me some ultimates.
     
  13. May 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    I was thinking that but thank you for confirming. :)
     
  14. May 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    Really, loose? I figured you’d want to at least snug/touch it to the base.
     
  15. May 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    Nah, if you do that the bulb wouldn't be retained in the adapter.
     
  16. May 4, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    Then I obviously don’t remember what I did then lol. I thought I snugged it but whatever I did, it went in/worked :rolleyes:
     
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  17. May 4, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    @MESO any side by side comparison of the v1 vs v2 total tail light kit?
     
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  18. May 5, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    AMP Powerstep, UC Flex, bed lights, Opt7 Tailgate bar, black tailgate lettering Pending: re-configure tail light,s custom storage pocket bags, pinch weld painting, blackout badges, ......
    Ok.. someone...not sue wants to be named... helped me out and landed a stage 1 list for me. Took me all week to get a moment to install it. Installation was gar easier than removal of the prototype and light pods I have been running for ome time. I also needed to reintegrate my office light bar's reverse function. Now it is done.

    Stellar work as we have come expect and respect from @MESO. There have been quite a few night/shaded shots. Here are some in the dead on sunrise light of Florida.
    Incandescent and led rovers bar on driver side, total tail on passenger.

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  19. May 5, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    Hey guys need your help please about to start my stage 2 install and checking all the parts and comparing it with the picture for stage 2 that Meso posted and realize
    that I don’t have those 2 that looks like a heat sink on the picture. Is that needed?

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  20. May 5, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    Led resistors. They weren't needed so he took them out to make the kits cheaper
     
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