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DIY HOW TO: LED Strip Bed Lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Drunknsloth, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. May 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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  2. May 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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  3. Jun 15, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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  4. Jul 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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  5. Jul 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    sandjunkie

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    Got the tracking info. Can't wait to get them installed! Thanks!
     
  6. Jul 7, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    Awesome! Get some pictures :D
     
  7. Jul 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM
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    NaYoung

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    Very nice! My tonneau cover comes in tomorrow and have been looking for lighting ideas. Might have to do this.
     
  8. Jul 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    They are extremely useful :D
     
  9. Jul 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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    motorsport36 Black Lights Matter

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  10. Jul 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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  11. Jul 17, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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    Subby McSub.
     
  12. Aug 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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    pop-n-lock, mcgard tailgate lock, chrome tube steps, bed extender, chrome brush guard, Fold a cover (G-4) tonneau, weather tech floor mats and rain gaurds, sock monkey: TRD 3rd brake light and whitetail decals, LED bed lights, blue map & dome, 3rd brake light and license plate LED mod, illuminated 4x4 switch, fishing rod holder mod, scangauge II, Remote start & alarm, TW sticker, Flyzeye cupholder light mod
    gonna try to put my new led's in my truck bed this weekend if I get the time and the weather cooperates. Anyone know what gauge wire toyota uses in our tacos? Mine is a 2011.
     
  13. Aug 6, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    Awesome. I'm not sure about the gauge wire but I think it's 18 or 20
     
  14. Aug 10, 2011 at 6:44 AM
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    quick electrical question- I ran the led's and wires and I have the lights working (super bright) I want to put a switch in the dash to turn them on and off. If I grounded the wire for the led's in the truck bed in the back, do I have to connect another ground to the back of the switch? Thanks
     
  15. Aug 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    If the switch is lighted, you will need to ground the switch for the light to come on. The ground on the switch will not affect the lights
     
  16. Aug 19, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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    awesome work man! Sub'd
     
  17. Aug 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    Thanks, my truck keeps getting brighter and brighter. :D

    Here's a preview of my next product:
    322878_163136207098192_100002054422789_3_b93c50d376ff020d11388b501253857c77f1193d.jpg
     
  18. Sep 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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  19. Sep 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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    corner/marker lights? did you use leds or what? looks awesome!
     
  20. Sep 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM
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    Drunknsloth

    Drunknsloth [OP] Indffrnce will be the fall of manknd but who cares

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    I had xenon white bulbs in that picture. I now have high power amber LEDs. I'll be switching to yellow soon
     

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