Grille Light Kits

Update 4/18/2022
I am taking a break from making these kits for the season. I will probably start again next winter when I have more free time. Sorry for the inconvenience.


Update 12/28/2020
I have been working on designs for other models, below is a summary of what I have. As always, let me know if you'd like something custom. If it is a simple change or there is enough interest I can make it happen.

$40 2016-2019 Tacoma Truck Bed Accessories 53.74" Length Black Plastric Replace PT278-35100-BH

2016-2019 Tacoma SR, SR5, and Limited:
I have all the components ready to build these. $80 with 4 lights.

2020 Tacoma SR, SR5, and Limited:
I have all the components ready to build these. $100 with 6 lights.

Tacoma TRD Pro: I have one kit assembled and ready to ship. I'd like to get some feedback on the fitment before I make more kits. Please message me if you are interested in trying this. $80 with 4 lights.

2020 Tacoma TRD Offroad and TRD Sport:
I did some testing on the first design earlier this year. If there is enough interest I will complete the design. Please message me if you are interested.



Grille Light Kits for 2016-2019 Tacoma SR, SR5, and Limited trims.



These are custom made, plug and play wiring harness kits with brackets to install onto a 2016-2019 Tacoma SR, SR5, or Limited trim. The harness is made of the following components.

- 4X 1 Watt Amber LED Lights: Aluminum housing, IP67 waterproof, lifetime warranty
- 3D Printed Brackets: Made with UV resistant PETG plastic
- 1/4" Ring Terminal: To connect to ground
- Low Profile Fuse Tap: To connect to power
- Cable Ties: UV resistant, stainless steel lock tabs





All components are high quality and assembled by hand.

$80 shipped in the continental US. I will continue to build these kits as they are ordered. Please PM me if you would like to purchase.

Lights Off:


Lights On:


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Grille Light Kits for 2020 Tacoma SR, SR5, and Limited trims.




These are custom made, plug and play wiring harness kits with brackets to install onto a 2020 Tacoma SR, SR5, or Limited trim. The harness is made of the following components.

- 6X 1 Watt Amber LED Lights: Aluminum housing, IP67 waterproof, lifetime warranty
- 3D Printed Brackets: Made with UV resistant PETG plastic
- 1/4" Ring Terminal: To connect to ground
- Low Profile Fuse Tap: To connect to power
- Cable Ties: UV resistant, stainless steel lock tabs



All components are high quality and assembled by hand.

$100 shipped in the continental US. I will continue to build these kits as they are ordered. Please PM me if you would like to purchase.

Lights Off:


Lights On:


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Installation Instructions:
Photos shown are for 2016-2019 SR, SR5, and Limited trims, but instructions are similar for all kits.

Tools Needed:
- 10mm Wrench/Socket
- Side Cutters

Step 1: Attach light brackets with included large cable ties. The brackets were designed to install against the sides of the vertical ribs in the grille.



Step 2: Secure harness with included small cable ties.



Step 3: Remove a fuse from the circuit you choose to connect to. I choose to use an ignition circuit so my lights would turn on and off with the ignition switch. You can use any circuit you'd like, and the lights will turn on with that circuit. Install the fuse you removed into the open slot of the fuse tap. Install the fuse tap into the location where the original fuse was removed.

See the video that @Tullie D posted in post #17 below for a couple options to run the positive wire into the fuse box. Fast forward to about the 7 minute mark those examples.



Step 4: Use a 10mm wrench/socket to remove the ground bolt on the firewall. Connect the ring terminal from the harness and reinstall the bolt.


Step 5: Secure any remaining harness with included small cable ties and use side cutters to cut the tails off all cable ties.

 

Nice!

 

Trying to figure out how to PM you to order a set. Definitely want!

 

PM/email responded to.

 

Is this still available?

 

Yes, I plan to keep making these kits as they are ordered.

 

I’m interested in this. Is it possible to tap into the drl fuse?

 

You could tap into any of the mini blade fuses and the lights would turn on with that circuit. My SR5 had a spot for a DRL fuse but no fuse was installed, so I guess I can’t confirm how it would work.

 

If you could make one that taps into the power wire of the drl sockets in one of the headlights using a wire tap connector then I’m in.

 

I don’t have any means to tap into the headlight wiring. A bit of research came up empty for a place to tap into a DRL fuse either. Let me know if you find a way to do this. I’d be happy to try something, but I think the INJ fuse works well for most people.

 

I think I will just do it your way then. So I’ve never bought anything here, what’s the next step?

 

If you click the “Start a Conversation” button under my username it will start a private message. From there you can send me your mailing address and I will provide you with my PayPal email address for payment.

 

PM sent. It’s late in Iowa, good night.

 

Installed a row of awesome on my truck.



Thanks @jrich44!
The setup was even nicer than they appeared in the photos. Those printed mounts are really outstanding and the whole setup is really well done.
Installation was a breeze, everything was appropriately spaced. No problems. Super fast delivery too! Very happy with the results!

 

That looks good. I bought a set too, just waiting for them. Did you put the fuse in the place he showed you or did you put it in another fuse location?

 

Put it exactly where he showed it. I have the LED daytime running lights and there is a 10a fuse, but no room for the add-a-fuse.
Where he places it fits nicely. I then cut a notch in the fuse lid just large enough to pass the flat harness through with no gaps. I've seen a video somewhere where you can pop out the panels where all the wiring leaves the fuse box, but I couldn't figure it out...generally I'm a disaster with tools, so what I did seemed safest. Just zip tied any extraneous wiring, which there wasn't a lot, and was good to go. Really a first-rate set up, very nice.

 

For those that are interested, what Rob is referring to (about cleanly routing the wire out of the fuse box) is so easy . . .



Here's a YouTube video that shows just how easy it is.

https://youtu.be/LM-eOlCIwiU

Edit: Updated video link 10/31/20

 

Yep, that's the video I was referring to...
Going out to route my wire correctly now...

Thanks @Tullie D

 

No extra charge for the avatar.

 

The avatar somehow seemed appropriate once I saw again how easy it is to route the wire correctly