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3D Printed Raptor Style Lights For 2020 Stock Grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by StapleNut, Apr 28, 2020.

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  1. Apr 28, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    I actually like the new 2020 grill that came with my truck but kinda like the amber lights available for the pro grill. So I picked up some smoked out amber LED'd off Amazon and sat down to make some basic mounts. I found the grill is tapered in a way that if I made the mount flared to match it almost squeezes in place without any sort of clips molded into it. I first made it so it took up the whole cavity but then decided to add air bypass to each side. I ended up just chopping off the sides all together. I printed on white PLA just to get the basic fit and plan to print on dark grey ABS if it all works out. I plan on driving some miles on them to see how they stay in place before anything else. Think of it as a rough draft.

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    :spending:Subbed for sure this is what I’ve been waiting for lol!
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    Pretty cool man. I like the 2020 grille better than the Pro grille so, it's nice to see some fab for it.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    any chance you'd be willing to share the design file for this? I have a 3D printer and would love to make some for my stock grill
     
    mjanmohammad, Apr 28, 2020
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  5. Apr 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Definitely interested to see how this goes. Would love to have raptor lights without having to shell out a few hundred for a new grille.
     
    RobertusvT, Apr 28, 2020
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  6. Apr 28, 2020 at 9:51 PM
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  7. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:31 AM
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    Great job OP! You should do a front camera mount as well!:thumbsup:
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    Sweet op! Post a pic of the lights on too
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:41 AM
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    Same!! I always planned on replacing the grille and adding lights but ended up liking the 2020 grille a lot.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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    Cool I’ll take some in black. :)
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    definitely interested! I have no need to change to Pro but i really love my '20 grill, it looks so much better.
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    Looks good, but IMO it should go corner to corner to fit the shape of the diamond like grill opening and mimic what an OEM grill light might look like?
     
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  13. Apr 29, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    That actually look sick. Hope someone like you would make one for 19 OR oem grill
     
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    Ditto on if you are up for providing the file if you're up for sharing. If not, totally understand! Nice design!
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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    It's nice to see options available. Here's another:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/grille-light-kits.660952/#post-23123185
     
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  16. Apr 30, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    Still Making changes and tweaking things but if guys want to give it a go I have uploaded the working files to Dropbox. Let me know if you are unable to download them. I have never used Dropbox so not sure if I set it up correct to share the file. (I didn't realize you could upload .Zip files so I uploaded it below).I used Solidworks to make the model but I saved it in .STEP and .STL in case people are using other software(Autodesk Fusion). Looks like Amazon is out of the exact lights I designed it for. Smoked lens with amber LED's. They do have other versions of the light in stock. Clear or amber lens with either a white LED or amber LED.

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    https://www.dropbox.com/s/bbu9y4lm37mapek/2020_Tacoma_Raptor_V2.zip?dl=0




    MATERIALS

    Amazon search for lights
    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=partsam+oval+2.5+inch+led&i=automotive&ref=nb_sb_noss

    Fuse Taps
    $11 Nilight - 50038R 10 Pack 12V Car Add-a-circuit Fuse TAP Adapter with 5 Amp Low Profile Mini Blade Fuse Set for Cars Trucks Boats,Blue, Red, Black, Orange
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    T-Connectors
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    1/4in Wire Loom
    $14 100ft - 1/4" PET Expandable Braided Sleeving – Black – Alex Tech Braided Cable Sleeve
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074GM1PK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    From your local hardware store
    Qty.8 10-24 5/8" long stainless socket cap screws
    Qty.8 10-24 stainless aircraft or nylock nuts


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    You sir, are a legend. Sending you a PM to get your paypal info so I can buy you a beer.


     
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    Just so its clear im still making changes all the time so I will try to make sure to upload the latest version.
     
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  19. Apr 30, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    they look awesome. Would love to see a shot of them lit up.
     
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  20. Apr 30, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Great job, OP. I love the grill on my 2020 OR but was thinking of swapping to a Pro grill just for some raptor lights. Hopefully soon I can have the best of both worlds.
     
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