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Looking for hood light

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ratrod36, Sep 29, 2020.

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  1. Sep 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    ratrod36 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is everyone using for hood lights
    How are you wiring them
    Thanks for your help

    17 Tacoma off road
     
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    Shellshock

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    I’ve been considering picking this up And wiring to my switch pro
     
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    I use the flash light on my phone. One of my trucks has a factory hood light which I disconnected after I noticed it was turning-on when I parked it on an incline (which is where I park that truck every night). About the only time I find I could use an under hood light is if I'm jump-starting someone at night and I generally try to avoid doing that whenever I can.

    YMMV
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2020 at 1:33 AM
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    I carry something similar to this, but there are many options for portable led work lights with magnetic base.

    More versatile all around imo.

    fwiw.

    Clore Automotive Light-N-Carry LNC1541 Rechargeable COB LED Work Light with Magnetic Base
    $60 Clore Automotive Light-N-Carry LNC1541 Rechargeable COB LED Work Light with Magnetic Base, 500 Lumen, Factory
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HXTMKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_tjeDFbQ9P0Z3J
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2020 at 4:36 AM
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    you can get a a coupon and get it for around 25. it's one of the best work light's I've ever bought
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:40 AM
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    Maybe try and wire up a retractable light from the 80-90’s Chevy. Should be pretty inexpensive . My 89 and 95 each had one, very handy.
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    I have this light too and it is really nice. Especially since the battery is removable so you can swap it and keep going.
     
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    jmneill

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    I too, use Harbor Freight lights in all my vehicles and around the house. Only I go for the freebies, lol

    20200930_105447 - Copy.jpg
     
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    I have a few of those...and you definitely need that many for them to be actually functional :rofl:
     
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    The name brand Astro price is a tough pill to swallow but I imagine they’re better than my 15$ imports lol. I’m glad u like em man, that’s awesome.

    ETA that I carry a 2.5" steel disc in the toolbox for when I'm working somewhere that's non magnetic. Use it like a little counterweight.
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    Embarrassingly, I don't own a quality shop light. I make do with a couple really bright flashlights and a shitload of these.
    I probably need to work on my priorities.
     
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    I will gladly pay for quality/performance. $60 for 2 and a wireless charger isn’t that bad IMO.
     
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    I didn't know it was wireless :eek: . That's cool. Ive bought probably 4 or 5 styles of those lights, one never showed up and only one was perfect fit n finish haha.
     
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  20. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    therealprotaco

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    KC Cyclone is what I would use if I was going to put a hood light under the Taco hood.
     
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