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Anyone flush mounted LEDs into bumper corners?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2ayne, Mar 22, 2018.

  1. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    2ayne

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    I looked around a bit and couldn’t find what I was looking for, but has anyone flush mounted LEDS into the 3rd gen oem rear bumper corners?
    Thinking about trying to mount up some Baja Designs S2 sports into mine. I’m imagining there is enough room. Maybe a little drilling needed.
    Any pics out there would be helpful! Thanks!

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  2. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    I'm sure you could. I know us 2nd genners do it all the time, and you def have the space.

    Come to think of it, I don't think I have ever seen flush mounts on an OEM 3rd gen bumper.
     
  3. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    Just in this thread is all I could find.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rigid-industries-ignite-led.453588/
    But I’m wanting them in the corners for some reason. Not really sure yet. Haha.
    I’ve read multipul people saying there isn’t room on the 3rd gen bumpers but after taking the corners off today and replacing my chromies with black ones I’m not seeing that at all. A lot of space if you’re not trying to mount something crazy deep and you pay attention to what’s behind the cover.
     
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    Here is some, not exactly in the corners though.
    www.tacomaworld.com/threads/s2-baja-designs-factory-bumper.539243/
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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    You welcome. I'm thinking about doing it also..
     
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    Why the corners? Seems like you would light up 4 and 8 on a clock and have a dark dead spot in between.

    EDIT: Inside or outside corners?
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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    Bumper is a little flimsey but I highly doubt those lights weigh a ton.
    If I do it I should probably buy one of those plastic fastener kits to replace the ones I broke trying to get out on the street in a hurry so I didn’t get whacked by a car. Haha.
     
  9. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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    Yeah you’re probably right. I’m starting to think that as well after seeing the thread above.
    I just thought it would look better for some reason. Still not sure. That’s why I love TW. haha.
     
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    Here you go...

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    Super easy install. Nothing to it
     
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    Awesome! Looks great!
    Any pics with the light output?
    Do they wash out the camera at all?
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    Now the real question...
    Do i get the white or black ones? :thumbsup:

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    White or black end caps? I prefer black but I could be bias. Lol
     
  14. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    I’ll have to take some pics and post on here for you
     
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    No. The BD S2s.
     
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    Because it's a plastic POS!
     
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    I prefer black :) I’d do whatever you have done with your other ones Keep it the same
     
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    Flush Mounted an S2 in my tailgate.
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    Is your plan to use them as brighter reverse lights, or will you be running them on a separate switch?
     
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    Separate switch. I don’t want to blind the fellow mall goers. Haha.
    I just want more light for reversing in the woods at night and possibly some light white setting up camp if needed.
     
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