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Replacement 3rd Brake Light w/Cargo Light

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bradforj, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Does anyone make a replacement 3rd brake light for the 2nd gen trucks with cargo lights incorporated in the design? I know it will mean running additional wiring, but it should be an easy thing to do if only someone makes the light assembly.
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    I do like this idea, lets see if anyone helps out cuz I have no idea where to look.
     
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    I'll have to check when I get home for sure but I think I found the clear lenses on ebay.
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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  7. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Since there does not appear to be an item such as this (replacement light with cargo lighting), I would consider buying a "smoke" lens for the OEM light if such a thing exists. Does anyone know of a source for replacements covers/lenses?
     
  8. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    @mattgecko sells a sweet under rail LED bed light. For my use I have no need of anything more.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    I'm looking to replace my headlights and taillights with a darker look and thought it would be a good time to get a smoked 3rd brake light. The hope was that someone might make one with cargo lights in it, as well. I like the under rail lighting, but my main goal is to replace the existing light :)
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    I've looked at several smoked lens replacements on ebay, one that seems to be like the one you linked but with the darker lens. I will probably go with one of those if the search for one with cargo lights comes to an end with no options.

    I looked at a 3rd gen light with cargo lights today, but they appear to be too big to work on a 2nd gen.
     
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    Oh I see, my main motivation to be able to light up the bed at night while I'm loading it or maybe even camping or something, in which case I think this one might do the trick.
     
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    I have flush mounted led bed lights and they work awesome!
     
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    I'm thinking the beauty of using the third breaklight location is that I wouldnt have to run another wire, just relocate the brake light wire down at the pedal over to a switch some where. Wiring and electrical are not my strong points but thats how I'm envisioning it.
     
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    Thats smart. i never thought of that. Youd need to find a clear lens for the light too so it doesnt light up red because red would be useless.
     
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    The problem is that it is illegal to disable a 3rd brake light that came equipped on the vehicle.
     
  17. Aug 30, 2017 at 7:17 AM
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    Lol reminds me of Johnny 5

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    the worst that would happen is you would get a warning, its all easy enough to switch back if need be.
     
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    When I'm stopping, I want all my brake lights so bright that people slam on their brakes, thinking they're about to crash into the sun.

    I really think that a lot of the Tacos that get rear ended are a result of the factory LED taillights.
     
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