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DIY: "Raptor" Style Lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by m32, Sep 4, 2013.

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    I wired them how Caprizzy explained a few pages back:

     
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    Just added my raptor style lights on my 2017 sportDid all for under $10!!!Thanks for all the info.It helped me with my install.ECAAC1AE-F686-41EF-85E3-BD79B7730144.jpg98269AB6-E666-4EA2-A83A-9F8D6E6E53DD.jpg

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    Have to ask...how did you do it for under $10 ? Details...
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    Hey Forge,I bought 3 led bolt type lights from eBay.I paid under $9.00 for them.I did already have an add-fuse which I used for my power.If I would have bought the add-a fuse it would have been around another 4-5$.I needed very little extra wire,the leds come with fairly long leads.Total install less than an hour!!!!!
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    For those of you who wired your raptor lights to your dtrls. Did you use a diode to keep them from flashing with the turn signals?
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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    where did u guys get the black Amber LEDs from?
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    so i know its been posted but does anyone have a picture of which wire they spliced the lights into? also what would be the difference between splicing them into DTRL vs parking lights?
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    I wired my grill leds directly into the (in cab) fuse box.There are two power outlet fuses in the fuse box.I used an add-a-fuse.I did not want to use the OEM wires.Only my opinion,but in the case of a warranty issue I chose not to!!!Granted the leds come on when the ignition is on,that’s fine with me.By not using the OEM wiring my leds are on their own fused circuit!!!!Add-a-fuse can be purchased at any auto parts store for about $6.Easy install,if you need any more info.let me know.
     
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    E0152D6C-3854-4600-9A01-758450AC22A1.jpg Hey Edwin, looks great! My grill is different then yours, it’s got small honeycomb look to it so I don’t have the room you do. Has anyone used these, or any experiences with this company?——->
    http://www.tacomapros.com/navi-light-kit/
    I really want to do this.
     
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  11. May 1, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    IMG_20170829_211654_715.jpg FullSizeR.jpg I installed those on my 17 pro. Install was straight forward. Quality product and fast shipping from @tacomapros.com. Wired mine to be on all the time. No issues after 8 months. Included some pics.
     
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    What gauge wiring did you use to splice them all together? And for the ground did you just splice those all together and ground it anywhere metal on the truck?
     
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    Awesome thanks for sharing
     
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    Finished product! Ended up tapping into my parking light on the passengers side. Took some time because I suck with wiring but looks ok now!

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    I have a 2017 as well same grill, Tacoma Pros and got it today. The brackets they sent don’t really help much. How did you mount them, they look good. Thanks
     
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    20180510_090836.jpg I did remove the grill for ease of drilling. I plasti dipped the brackets ( like a rubber washer). I put the outer ones in the bracket holding to the truck, fising down the 2 bolts.20180510_090753.jpg . The middle one 20180510_090559.jpg was easy. Everything is equally distant looking through front of the grill. Through the firewall into the fuse panel. Wired to always be on. Took a couple hours.
     
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    Thanks bud. I see the "light" now
     
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    I switched out my Ozium for Super Brights and the difference is insane. During the day they are popping. At night looking killer. For anybody looking to do this I would def suggest Super brights.

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    Link?
     
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