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Just installed my spotlight

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by atossup, Jan 11, 2016.

  1. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    atossup

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    Installed my spotlight on my 2013 Tacoma. Took about 12 hours of working slowly. If you follow the instructions, it will turn out good. There are some land mines, but be careful, and it will be OK. Unity, Chicago, was the brand of the spotlight.
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    Is this the police looking spotlight?
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    And heeeere we go! Brandon make sure to quote DCLBFTMFW! I don't know how to do it and he got all pissy last time he was left out!
     
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    I think it's the guy who wanted the old style shaft through your A pillar type spotlight.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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    Ah I missed that thread then.
     
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    I've installed a lot of these over the years, although on Ford Crown Vics, not Tacomas. Pretty sure I didn't spend 12 hour on all of them put together ;)
     
  14. Jan 12, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    I don't know how to post pictures yet on this site. Yes, it is a black, police type light, which matches the black plastic mirrors etc. on the outside of the truck. Considering the piller wires, air bag and wires, angle of the drilled hole thru the dense, inner steel structure, and wiring for the light, this is not a quick installation for anyone in my opinion.
     
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    Are you using a mobile device, tablet, computer?
     
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    Answer that first :D
     
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  19. Jan 12, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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    OK. I'll try to post the pics from my desk top computer. You said "Use the button next to the "post reply" button."037.jpg 040.jpg

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    Thank you ArcherTaco !
     

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