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Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by mattgecko, Dec 12, 2012.

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  1. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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  2. Dec 13, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    Sorry I missed your post.

    Yes that's exactly where I put the switch, its barely noticeable and out of harms way. The switch is always hot so no trips to the cab to turn on/off the acc.

    These lights draw very little power, I took a new 9v battery (the small ones) and wired it to a 6 LED strip and its been running for 180+ hours and its still shinning. The light strip and battery are both stone cold.

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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  4. Dec 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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    Where did you send the wires from the leds into the bed? I'd hate to drill a hole only to find there was an easy, convenient passage.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    I drilled a small hole at the end of the LED strip right under the tie down rail. When I get time I will post close up pics in this thread.
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    This light set has been sold. PM me if you'd like something built.


    Here's a few closeup pics of the bed lights:

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    The wire harness go's threw is a small hole drilled through the bed at the end of the LED strip.
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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  8. Dec 31, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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    You should work out a similar package for hood lights. I'd be interested in both.
     
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  9. Jan 2, 2013 at 3:28 PM
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  10. Jan 2, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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  11. Jan 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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    I only need the bed lights.
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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    I'm out in SF during MLK weekend, would you knock off a few bucks if I drive across SM bridge and pick up? I own a long bed...
     
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  13. Jan 3, 2013 at 12:30 AM
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  14. Jan 3, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    I would be interested in this.
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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    FWIW I found a place to run the wires without drilling anything.

    There's a nice little gap between the bed and the tailgate post that will put you right into the taillight pocket.

    I fished all my wires from the switch (same location) and a 12V outlet I put in the box through to the tail light pocket and did all my wiring there. Worked out well.
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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    Thanks for the share. If you have any pics I'd love to see them?
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2013 at 9:23 AM
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    I'm assuming he means something like this:
    DSC_0507_6d136c296d6a1ec92b3579281922898de84bc034.jpg
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    I see what your saying, that would work to.
     
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  20. Jan 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    Yes. Sorry I didn't take any pictures. I put my wires through on the other side of the truck, but where that wire is going in on the top of the picture leads directly to the taillight pocket. The taillight pocket has a big hole in the back of it that leads to the open area behind the storage box and power outlet. Worked perfectly for me without drilling any holes (other than the hole the switch is now occupying)
     
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