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Christmas lights in Truck Bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nuckolls214, Dec 1, 2011.

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  1. Dec 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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    Did this a few years ago, might do it this year only add alot more lights.

    crappy pic but its just ran around the bed..

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  2. Dec 2, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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    How did you keep them in place around the bed?
     
    Icepuck72, Dec 2, 2011
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  3. Dec 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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    There are holes every few inches on the bottom side of the bed rail, I just used zip ties through those holes.
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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    I did this a couple years ago. Don't have any pics. I just wrapped around each tie down pretty tight. They didn't go anywhere. I was trying to figure a way to get them on the top of the bed rails so you could see them better. I would think as long as they don't blink, cops shouldn't bug you. I was actually thinking of an old school plastic light up Santa in the bed and tying it down some how. Think that would be cool. Also thought of duct tape on the top rails but I drive on highway to work. Wouldn't trust it to be safe.
     
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  5. Dec 2, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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  6. Dec 2, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    That's what I was thinking...just trying to find a good way to show them on the bed a little bit better....we have about 4 sets of quality LED lights (colored) that we didn't end up using this year.
     
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  7. Dec 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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    Putting lights on the truck is a waste of time. Everyone is too busy texting to notice them. :p
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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    Yes...but if they happen to look up...this gives them more to text about. :D
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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    Good point, maybe I will rethink this now.;)
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    thanks for the idea i'm def doing it
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    I'd like to think that for the most part, a cop couldn't even see in the bed of your truck. Unless they're a hardass that drives an SUV.
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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    Me either. And if i did do it, I would replace the blue lights with another color. Blue's a no-no.
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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    THIS....

    I would totally avoid blue or red, so a cop doesn't get pissed that it looks like an emergency vehicle's lights.

    Stick with white or multicolored lights.
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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    they only do that kind of crap in Cali, i kinda feel sorry for you guys/gals...kinda:D
     
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  15. Dec 2, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    That would be sick in the desert though! Have ur bed blue outlined
     
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  16. Dec 3, 2011 at 4:09 AM
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    Ya I even tried a way of attaching something to the tie down so they stick up out of the bed. But that didn't work real well. I hope someone comes up with a good idea so I can copy! :D
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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    glad to see some pics and I'm stoked more guys are gonna start doing this, i did mine in my bed last night but today I'm gonna attempt to do more, if it turns out well ill post pics, if not ill post of just the bed,
    also anyone rock a wreath on their grill this time of year? :D
     
    Nuckolls214, Dec 3, 2011
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  18. Dec 3, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    Im doing it this year! But would kinda like to keep them on for the entire winter for the added light back there...who knows... Ganna do white lights and rap them around my L2S rack and bars...
     
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  19. Dec 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    sounds cool man, so far I've got nothing but compliments on mine :cool:
     
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  20. Dec 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM
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    Got mine up today, along with the house lights

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