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Softopper 3rd brake light mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wattapunk, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Jan 2, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    Wattapunk

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    Wattapunk [OP] Stay lifted my friends !

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    Just bought and installed a softopper for xmas and absolutely love it. For those with a softopper looking for a 3rd brake light mod, here you go:
    Bought a 2pack 12v flexible led light size 2x4.5 inches made by partsam on Amazon for $10. It had a 3M tape so we will see how it holds up before I have to use some silicone when it fails. Wiring is tapped at the rear brake light housing. Green/red is positive and white/black is negative on my 2005. I zipped tied along the rear softopper frame. Took about 45mins and works great.

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  2. Jan 2, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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  3. Feb 5, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    This is sick! What webbing did you use for underneath?
     
    AMOORE_93, Feb 5, 2019
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  4. Feb 5, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Nice work. And when you want to fold or remove the softopper? Wonder if there's a way to put an easy disconnect near that area
     
    dirtnsmores, Feb 5, 2019
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  5. May 25, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    Reviving this thread from the dead. I'm wanting to install a third brake light but want a quick disconnect to fold the topper down easily.

    Has anyone done this?
     
    slowlane, May 25, 2019
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  6. May 25, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    Should not be that hard to wire in a two wire connector of some sort. There are many out there. Not much current draw with LED lights.
     
    potstech, May 25, 2019
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  7. May 25, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    slowlane, May 25, 2019
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  8. May 25, 2019 at 11:46 PM
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    Nice work! I need to hook my camper up but haven’t taken the time to do so
     
    Baja13, May 25, 2019
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  9. May 26, 2019 at 7:43 AM
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    That would work I would think as would others.
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    Any tips on doing this install? Purchased all of the linked items
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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