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Bed light installation

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by granitemetaltaco, Jun 22, 2017.

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  1. Aug 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    where did you print off the templates?
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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  3. Aug 2, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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  4. Aug 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    Awesome, thank you. I guess I didn't scroll down enough :frusty:
    Just got mine in the mail and surprised that they didn't include them but I watched the video and seems pretty straight forward. I just installed the pop&lock a week ago, so ill try to run the wires along that since there's 20 ft extra lol
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    I bought the lights from North Miami Lexus. But I don't remember exactly where I printed the templates. I think TRDparts4u had some install instructions on their site and I used that to print them. But frankly, I don't remember for certain. It's been too long
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    Another option - @mattgecko sells an LED bed light kit on here that is super slick, waterproof, takes up no bed room, comes in different light colors, turns on with a physical bed switch or optional remote.

    See his thread here:
    Bed Rail LED lights - 3rd Gen
     
    VegasVic, Aug 2, 2017
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  7. Aug 2, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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  8. May 14, 2019 at 6:06 AM
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    Has anyone put these on a 2019 and wired them to the existing cargo light switch to the left of the steering wheel? Interested in this...
     
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  9. May 14, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    Not sure I've seen that. Here's my install:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bed-light-install-w-switch.504421/

    Running it off the cargo light switch shouldn't be too hard but you might consider just using that switch to trip a relay that turns them on. Then you could easily change it later if you wanted to.
     
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  10. May 14, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    I installed the OEM bed lights on my 2018 DCSB last year. Overall, good performance but to do it right, plan on cutting and splicing the wire (from light to cab) to way shorter length than in the default kit. Make sure to solder and wire shrink to make sure there are no future issues.
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    I just installed that OEM cargo lights today. I wired them up to the cargo light switch in the cab. The hardest part was fishing the cable down along the truck to keep it in line with the main wiring harness of the truck. The only problem I found was the templet screw holes did not match up to the cargo light. I had to drill another hole for the second screw. I had the dealer print off the instructions for me. My last truck I wired the lights up to a on/off switch. This time since the lights were OEM I decided to wire them up OEM.
    I viewed the YouTube video, it was some what helpful. The wiring cable that came with my kit was not as long as the one in the video. Did not have much cable to tie up when the job was one.
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2019 at 12:41 AM
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    You're printing an Adobe Acrobat PDF file for the templates. ALWAYS be sure to set your printer to "Print 100% (actual size)" and not "Print to fit" or the screw holes will not be correct. It's too late to help you but others that read this thread might be helped.
     
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  13. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    I copied this guy.

    https://youtu.be/LZPpNbvPQcA

    Admittedly, the light pattern is no where near as if I were to use led strips along the bed rail. Since I have a softopper, it blocks the cargo lamp and is dark as hell at night time, a light is better than no light. What I like about is it doubles as an aux lamp for whatever I need it for. It's on an independent switch ran off the battery.
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    I just installed these a few days ago and found the holes on the template less than 1/8” off.

    Glad I installed on a brand new vehicle since it’s suck a pain to follow the wiring harness.
     
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  16. Jul 23, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    I installed the matt gecko lights and love them

    73170A75-32E0-48F5-8B54-A69DD8233107.jpg
     
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  17. Jul 24, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    I've got to really like the rear led bed lights in my taco....wish my old gen1 tundra had something better than that outside cab light.
     
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    Thanks for the information guys. This is helpful. I just got mine and want to put bed lights in soon.
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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    Light it up
     
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