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Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

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

  1. May 6, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    JdevTac

    JdevTac Bawnjourno

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    You won’t be able to see it at all. Would be a waste of $200+ (Housing+lights) if I was in your shoes.
     
  2. May 6, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    MESO

    MESO [OP] Major Modder Vendor

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    No. But you would run a "blank" cover in its spot and use it for wiring pass through, etc.
     
  3. May 6, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    NEPAChuy

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    OK. Looks like I have an unused BD5 up for sale.

    Edit: SOLD.
     
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  4. May 6, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    destin_meeks

    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    Do you make a blank?
     
  5. May 7, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Airborne22

    Airborne22 It's tough being a trophy husband

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    See my build page!
    PM me the cost shipped to 23437
     
  6. May 7, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    memario1214

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    An update for everyone who is waiting for BD rock lights. Just talked with Baja on the phone. They received enough housings that they will be able to cover all back ordered units. They are currently building, and anticipate shipping all back ordered units THIS WEEK.
     
  7. May 8, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Rewilliams

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    Do I just keep drilling.
     
  8. May 8, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    Rewilliams

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    I have drilled till I hit metal screws.

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  9. May 8, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    MESO

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    Just pull and it should come off!
     
  10. May 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    Rewilliams

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    @MESO I have the seal free but the screws are holding it in. Do I steal need to pull harder?
     
  11. May 8, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    The black plastic should break. It looks like it's barely hanging on by a thread. You just need to pull.
     
  12. May 8, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    Drill the plastic in a wider diameter hole. It will crack/break and just come off.
     
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  13. May 8, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Ok I got it to come off. Is it a 10mm nut on the inside?
     
  14. May 8, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    solscooter

    solscooter Sh!t Outta Luck

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    yes
     
  15. May 8, 2019 at 2:08 PM
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    None Yet!
    Turned out great!

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  16. May 8, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    @solscooter good news everything is wired up and works but the screws do not fit. Should I drill the hole?
     
  17. May 8, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    I had to enlarge mine slightly
     
  18. May 8, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    BOMBS

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    Which hole did you enlarge? The one where the OEM bolt was at?
     
  19. May 8, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Yeah
     
  20. May 8, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Cool. Good to know. Thanks for the info.
     

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