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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Blktre, Mar 1, 2017.

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  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Getting ready to pull the trigger on a front LED light bar and rear bumper LED floods. Planning on switching from the left cubby. Does anyone have a preference on a wire harness for these? I'm assuming each circuit will need its own relay etc. Also what switches does everyone like the best. Yes, I searched but found a lot of mud water....

    Cheers.
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    @Iggy could probably hook you up with a wiring harness
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I make all my own with a few spools of red wire and black wire. A few hours and it's all custom and clean.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    If you want OEM looking switches, check out MicTuning. They're cheap and cheaply made, but look closest to OEM.

    AirOnBoard and OTRATTW are other popular switches, I think the OTRATTW have the trophy for best quality.
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    sames

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    after that last pic, you cant even see my wires, and the area is cleaner than factory was.
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    You guys that make your own wire harness, what does the back of the switches look like as far as how to attach the wires to the switch?
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    I just use simple toggles in my overhead console, so 2 spades
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I have toggle/aircraft switches for my lights. They're uninsulated male spade connectors.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    not the best pic, but u can see what I mean3gZmNx_95ba80a75b4c4b964fcc62f2183dd621db0d5511.jpg
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    I have just got a harness from Cali Raised for $15.00 with a switch , heavy loom covering , mucho long . Lotta bang for the buck ! And , wireing instructions on their website to wire Microtune switches .

    Heckova deal you ask me .

    MM
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    I didn't see you specifically mention a relay. Depending on what you're wiring, running the full load through just the switch isn't a good idea. OP specifically asked about light bars, many light bars are 180-300w which is 15-25amps. You need to run that through a relay to be safe. You may be doing that with the Cali Raised harness, but I didn't see you mention it and couldn't find it on their site. Just want everyone to be safe...
     
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  12. Mar 1, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Yes sir , relay and fuse on hot to the battery .
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    The harnesses are made for their lightbars and pods .
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    Yes our harness comes with everything relay, fuse and switch. We just started making new ones that are pretty heavy duty!
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    I see it to understand. Thanks.

    I will look at the CaliRaised harness too.
     
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  16. Mar 1, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    @CaliRaisedLed Im looking at your harness on your website and the switch is a round type. Do you have a harness w/relay that has the rectangular switches?
     
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  17. Mar 1, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Order the mictuning harness, you can get them with toyota style switchs that fit in the blanks.
     
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  18. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    No unfortunately we do not.
     
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    Get the Rigid wiring harness. High quality and you won't regret it. The link is for the led bar and if you get pods, there's a different harness. Plus you can buy deutsch connectors and make any LEDs a quick plug n play with these harnesses. That's what I did with mine.
    $46 RIGID INDUSTRIES - 11 Foot Wiring Harness, Fits 10" to 50" SR Series Pro, Fits 10" to 30" E Series Pro Light Bars, Off Roading Accessories, Easy to Install (40193)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009...X236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rigid+wiring+harness
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:45 PM
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    I don't understand how a company could sell a bar and no harness, I consider that to be part of the package. ARB does the same thing with the Dakars, you spend $400+ on the leaf pack and then you have to buy the bushings separately. I can understand if you want a longer harness or a different one, but every light should come with some sort of harness.
     
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