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Tail light mod (both lights used as brake and signals)?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris.taco.2016, Jan 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 18, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    Having OCD and doing electrical work is a good thing.
     
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  2. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:41 AM
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    FIFY... but MESO work.. that is a level most do not reach. :amen:

    Which is why MOST of us don't mine a wait on his stuff. You know he has done things we did not even know were possible to ensure it is top quality. :bowdown: The only problem comes when he goes and make is better. :annoyed: That does, of course, keep us tuned into his stuff and keep his sales flowing. :spending:
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 5:19 AM
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    So.... Friday.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    Friday-ish
     
  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    Praying to the meso gods that he release these late noon...
     
  7. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    What time zone you in?
     
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    The NNNNNNNNNN one? :D
     
  9. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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    So what time "Friday"? I am going to have to plan my breaks accordingly.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    ill be on a flight to hawaii. Smdh. All the refreshing for the past two weeks down the drain.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    Can a friend or family watch the thread then just pay them back?
     
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    I’ll be in an area with no service. Dammit
     
  13. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    lol @ the misinformation. To clear things up:

    -The Total Tail kits will be available tomorrow morning. Time.. somewhere around 0800-0900PST. (Whenever I get into work)
    -All resistors will have VHB tape applied. You MAY OR MAY NOT need a resistor(it's included anyway). This all depends on what current lighting you have installed(stock, aftermarket LED bulbs, etc)
    -Stage 2 kits will have everything in the box EXCEPT the LED's and Resistor. They will be drop shipped from VLED's warehouse the same day as I ship(so both boxes will arrive to you around the same time)
    -QTY is limited. Only 50 kits of each Stage will be available.
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    Finishing boxing them all up today. Cheers!
    [​IMG]
     
  14. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    @mesojdm just wanted to clear something up for myself. I thought both stages replaced the red lights and the reverse/turn signal into a switchback? So wouldn't we need the resistor that comes with the kit since we would be replacing whatever bulbs currently in the tail light? Thanks
     
  15. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Correct. Both stages will replace the 2 Upper RED bulbs, and add a switchback at the bottom. You will more than likely have to run the resistor since you are converting to LED. BUT- there are some exceptions. Like @SPDGD-6 mentioned, he already has front LED and side markers replaced and ended up not using the resistor. If you are running stock bulbs in the front, you'll probably need it. It's more of a trial & error to fine tune it and see how the truck responds. On my own truck, I have so many LED's tied into the turn signal circuit I don't need a resistor at all since the truck sees a load close to stock. YMMV
     
  16. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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    Gotcha...I currently have LED turn signals up front and Morimoto Elite HID kits. No hyperflash so far.
     
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    @mesojdm Was trying to find it in this thread might of missed it but what size bulb is the switchbacks
     
  18. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Stage 1 is a custom made T10 Size. Stage 2 is a Triton T20 size. :)
     
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    Stew just gave all the guys a morning boner.
     
  20. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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