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What’s any easy and clean way to add aux reverse lights for under $50?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rujack, Sep 29, 2019.

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  1. Oct 1, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Got a pic of that?
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Just for clarification:

    Although the reverse lights and signals wont work on the same bulb at the same time, when activated at the same time (parallel parking for example) the one side shall be illuminated as the reverse light while the other will be illuminated by the turn signal. So both lights will be visible by other drivers, but not on the same side of the vehicle.

    You are correct though that the reverse lights will not be visible if hazard lights are on.

    Doesn't seem that like huge of a trade-off when you get down to the nitty gritty of it all. If you're in a profession where you often find yourself reversing with hazards, then yes, it might be beneficial to either skip this mod or wire up separate reverse lights.

    MESO made a damn fine product, that's for sure. Hopefully you get your reverse light situation sorted. Let us know how it goes, and post pics too!
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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  4. Oct 2, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    Look up VLED LPR.
    It’s a stealth license plate backup frame that is very bright. Tap off the reverse signal for an uninterrupted, dedicated white reverse light
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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  6. Oct 2, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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  7. Oct 2, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    That’s actually how I’d like to do it. Nice drawing btw
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    Put an S2 on it's own circuit with it's own CH4x4 switch;

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  9. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    Looks good but I’m in the wrong tax bracket to drop $200 on a reverse light
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Plus, my stock bumper is coming off at some point.
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Easy - yes.
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    Cheap - wait.. that wasn't the question..

    S2 sport flush was $134 from BD - not cheap, but not the worst for what you're getting.
     
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  12. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    edits title...
     
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  13. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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  14. Oct 2, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    ..over budget:rimshot:

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