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2008 TRD instrument panel

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by awoit, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. Nov 28, 2007 at 7:06 PM
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    I just got a new 2008 Tacoma and the instrument panel color is orange, i would very much prefer blue as the background colors for my speedometer etc, can someone help me out on how i can change the bulbs or any advice on what to do?
     
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    Projector halo headlights CCFL, Instrument panel (Blue Leds) Retrax cover pinstripping, SES chrome mesh grill, added led signal lights to mirrors, audio vox rear view camera. american racing rims.
    :)Howzit Guys and Gals

    I DID IT!!!!!:):):) Just changed the led's today took about 3/4 of the day. Wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be.:rolleyes:Just have to take your time and stay calm, I went with the blue leds got them from digi-key Make sure you tell them you want the surface mount style and the legs are pointed downwards opposite of led side.

    Good luck

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    08 emblems off, kanji on, retrax bed cover 2008 Access Cab Automatic
    Projector halo headlights CCFL, Instrument panel (Blue Leds) Retrax cover pinstripping
    :)Howzit Guys and Gals

    I DID IT!!!!!:):):) Just changed the led's today took about 3/4 of the day. Wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be.:rolleyes:Just have to take your time and stay calm, I went with the blue leds got them from digi-key Make sure you tell them you want the surface mount style and the legs are pointed downwards opposite of led side.

    Good luck

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    08 emblems off, kanji on, retrax bed cover 2008 Access Cab Automatic
    Projector halo headlights CCFL, Instrument panel (Blue Leds) Retrax cover pinstripping
    :)Howzit Guys and Gals

    I DID IT!!!!!:):):) Just changed the led's today took about 3/4 of the day. Wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be.:rolleyes:Just have to take your time and stay calm, I went with the blue leds got them from digi-key Make sure you tell them you want the surface mount style and the legs are pointed downwards opposite of led side.

    Good luck

    WSS
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  8. Apr 12, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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    Did you do it Williams? Did you really? :)
     
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    Looks like you're going backwards about 15 mph???:confused::D

    The LED's look good!:thumbsup:
     
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