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Ideas for backup illumination

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cameron172, Nov 21, 2020.

  1. Nov 21, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    cameron172

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    What have you guys done for supplemental reverse lights. I have a stock rear bumper and looking to put some LED pods somewhere on the back.

    Thinking of putting something like this right of the license plate opposite of the trailer hitch plugs.

    What set ups do you have?
     
  2. Nov 21, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    I put LED bulbs in reverse lightbulb sockets....great improvement over stock. But I know this may not be enough for some.
     
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    +1 for LED reverse light swap. For less than $40 and 5 minutes of work it's definitely worth it.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    Gtrlighting.com has reverse leds that plug and play swap out the old reverse bulbs. 1000lumens each
     
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    That sounds cool, what kind of led’s

    Sorry if that’s a dumb question, i dont know much about lighting
     
  7. Nov 21, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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  9. Nov 21, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    cameron172

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    I guess I should clarify...

    I’m looking for lights I can select anytime and not just taillights that I have to be in reverse to use.
     

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