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LED's on tacoma!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bubbataco, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. Sep 14, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    Bubbataco

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    So guys I finally built a light bar for my tacoma, it is on top of the roof, i plan on building a roof rack all the way back to a bed rack later, but anyway i took a 40" led bar built my own mount it mounts to the running board mounts on top of the plastic moldings, i just had it power coated and installed it everything works, but i do have a question if someone can answer it, the empty switch holes in the middle of the console under the radio, when i pulled them out they had wires all connected are these prewired for a light or something, thanks for the help and i am posting pics

    Oh and this is not a rigid light or any other popular brand like that, these are my likes that i sell, i work with a couple other people of you want any info on these lights just pm me, i am also taking some night pics tonight.

    Also I'm either thinking of putting 2 6" bars in the bottom grill and a 20" on top grill, or just one 30" bar in bottom grill, I'm still deciding.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    jw1983

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    Picture of the blanks you're referring to?
     
  3. Sep 14, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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    Bubbataco

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    This isnt a pic of mine, but here is one, i'm wondering where the plug in to where i can plug my light into a the switchby4azy8u_3585a1014561c2d74d6c6393d8923abe09406cfd.jpg
    The blank is on the right side.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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  5. Sep 15, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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    Curious how you mounted it. Does it mount to the roof rack attachment?
     
  6. Sep 15, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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    There are the 4 holes on top of the truck that the plastic molding go on top of, i drilled to holes in that made a jig and fabricated my own bar and mounted it all up with tabs coming off the tube that connects the two side plates, just silicone everything so it doesnt leak and lock tight it, and then ran the wire down side the windsheild it basically snapc into place in the channel.
     
  7. Sep 15, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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    Can u post a pic how u ran the wire from ur roof light bar pls..
     
  8. Sep 15, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    Jerez

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    those wires back there are not for lights or a button to turn something on.
    those are for something else (accessory that your truck didnt come with just was prewired)
     
  9. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:01 AM
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    Thanks man i was just wondering
     
  10. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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    Yes i will do the give me about an hour im working right now, ill take one on my break
     
  11. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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    no prob. i need to buy 2 buttons for that lower part (i added the 2012+ lower dash on my 08) but the buttons that fit down there cost like $50-100 each :pout:
     
  12. Sep 16, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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    Your light bar looks pretty sweet.

    I know this isn't a pic of yours but do you have the same switch? If you do or someone else might know, where do you get them from? I would love to find one for my lights.
     
  13. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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    I didnt mount my switch there,mi have a wire harness that plugs right into my bar and it has a switch on it and i just ran it through the firewall and put it in the steering column.
     
  14. Sep 17, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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    Any update on the wire going to the cabin?
     
  15. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    http://tundrapart.com/lights/auxiliary-dash-panel-switch-with-led/

    This is my pair in my dash.

    photo-1_zps541dfa84_6cc66cf01c22e248189aecba055f75433e032931.jpg

    They're not the greatest switches for the money, but they fit in the slots absolutely perfect. I have spoken at length about them if you search my posts. I'd do it again, but I had to basically eliminate the LED function for the way I have my lights wired to my truck.
     
  16. Sep 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. They look great. I've been trying to find something that looks stock to fit in the heated seat spot, and these are exactly what I need. If you don't mind, why did you have to eliminate the LED function?

    Thanks again for your help.
     
  17. Sep 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM
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    pretty darn clean :thumbsup:
     
  18. Oct 7, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    Thanks guys, sorry i havent been posting, i have been trying to make up some other stuff for my truck like bed cages and stereos.
     
  19. Oct 17, 2013 at 2:32 AM
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    That looks pretty awesome ! I've got to get off my ass and get onto doing the same !
     
  20. Oct 17, 2013 at 2:44 AM
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    where did you get those swtches?

    here's the ones i made, a user on here somewhere i found out after i did it sells them for $12 i think
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    and my light bar
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    i think this pic is actually of the first one, either way looks the same.
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