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Best place to put lights

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mike amado, Jun 12, 2014.

  1. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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    mike amado

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    I recently bought these 4 Cree 18W LED spot/flood lights on Amazon and Im stuck on where to fit them, anyone got any ideas?

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    mike amado, Jun 12, 2014
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  2. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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    TACORIDER

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    TACORIDER Just another statistic

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    Hood mount and on bed bar for back up is where mine are.
     
    TACORIDER, Jun 12, 2014
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  3. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    I see a lot of people put them on the hood by the wipers. I personally like a "clean" look and would see if you can hide them in the lower grill/ valence.
     
    Edgeplay, Jun 12, 2014
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  4. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM
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    I was thinking the same, its just a tricky situation I have due to the light barley fitting between the grill and radiator.
     
    mike amado, Jun 12, 2014
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  5. Jun 13, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    Could you put the Amazon link on here? How much did you pay for them?
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2014 at 4:22 PM
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    F75gunslinger Ka like a wheel

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    Put them in a box and send 'em to me !!! :D I would say go the hidden route as well. The truck looks smoother,not anything for branches and such to grab onto if you wheel it and they're relatively hidden from thieves.....
     
    F75gunslinger, Jun 13, 2014
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  7. Jun 14, 2014 at 9:00 PM
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  8. Jun 15, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    This is how I mounted them, as ditch lights.:D
    Mounts are from CBIoffroad.com

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    bowyer2002, Jun 15, 2014
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  9. Jun 15, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    I'll agree on the ditch light brackets, they're perfect for that size light and the coverage is great. I think they look pretty cool too, not something you see every day.

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  10. Jun 18, 2014 at 11:19 PM
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    Can you show me a pic of how you mounted that CBI bracket on that small space between the window and hood?
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM
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    If I were you I'd look into mounting them behind the grille, there's not a lot of space there, but if those are as deep as the pods I have, it could probably work. I bought the BAMF behind the grille bracket with the intention of doing a satoshi grille and decided to mount my lights on my bumper.

    http://www.bayareametalfab.com/Behind-The-Grille-Light-Bar-bracket_p_9.html

    I'm not terribly impressed with the output from the 18w pods, yeah they're bright, but with the headlights they don't do a whole lot... I have them aimed fairly sideways to help see through tight turns and switchbacks at night. The little bars do all the work otherwise.

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  12. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    I vote ditch lights and rear light/backup lights.

    (My rear light bar is for sale still)


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    Last edited: Jun 19, 2014
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