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886 Backup light mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by FFRNDAN, Mar 13, 2012.

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  1. Dec 20, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    just did it too. I hated not being able to see at night backing up, especially with bestop on. took like 10 minutes, I used wire cutters to cut the bulbs off with no issues
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    Just did this with the 893's (38 watts). Really nice, took about 15 minutes, dremel, no breakage. Nice Mod!!
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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    Just installed this on our '08. Great detail and descriptions. Dremel was a perfect tool for cutting out the halogen bulb. Didn't need a screw driver on our setup, just the 10mm socket wrench. Now I can actually see through the tint! Thanks!
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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    Anyone had any issues with the housings melting from the heat of these higher watt bulbs?
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    AR15 someone in the first few pages mentioned a good point, the reverse lights shouldn't be on long enough to melt anything. Also none have reported an issue yet and this thread is quite old. I assume these are a cheaper option than LED replacements and cost less?
     
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  6. Feb 1, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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    What if you have to back up for a long period of time? Like a long driveway....

    No known LED replacements have been devised that are any brighter than stock
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2015 at 12:28 PM
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    I've had mine in for a while now and yet to have an issue and when wheeling I'm sure I've left them on for a while before.
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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    nope, but i am using the 35watt ones. Output is SO MUCH better than my moms 07 4 runner.... backed that thing up the other night and thought both reverse lights were out.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Same here. Couple years with no issues with the 35watt! Plenty of long backups in the woods at slow speeds! All good so far! Excellent lighting!:D
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    Thank you gentlemen!

    So what wattage should i go with? 35watt?
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:51 PM
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    Sounds like 35 is the consensus.
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:57 PM
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    Apparently. Can i expect you to do it with me? :D
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    Yes, yes you can. Especially since I'll be tinting at some point.
     
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  14. Feb 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM
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    Find me some on sale somewhere
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    These are the ones I used! My understanding is the 50watters will be too hot, and melt the housings!:p
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    So this mod can be done for under $20?

    I see none on Amazon that are halogen and are around 35watt
     
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  17. Feb 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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    I don't remember how much they were! Short term, or any term for that matter, memory sucks! Might've been due to something I smoked?:eek:
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2015 at 9:58 PM
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    No melting with my 894s (37.5 watt), it still makes smile when I shift into reverse after dark - every time. :) And it's been over two years. :thumbsup:

    I've left the truck in reverse with the engine off a few times to use them as work / loading lights a few times too, close to ten minutes continuously. Zero regrets on this mod here.
     
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  19. Feb 1, 2015 at 11:36 PM
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    Just ordered 3 886's (35w) off of Amazon. Doing this mod as soon as they come in. Backing up with the slide-in camper and reduced visibility will be much better now. Nice write-up and thanks for everyone's feedback and experience. TWFTW
     
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