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Light Bar in hood scoop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ACK, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Jul 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    PapaRee

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    I have both the remote and a switch. From what I remember, yes the remote plugged into the white connectors. Then I connected to it for the switch. Both work fine.
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  2. Jul 23, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    I have my scoop light bar and my lower bumper light bar on the same relay and switch. Both come on with the remote and the switch.
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    PapaRee, Jul 23, 2019
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  3. Jul 23, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Nice! That's what I'd like to do also. Trying to find that switch to the left while driving is kinda distracting. A remote would be much better tug thanks!

    I emailed the company & waiting for an answer to order the remote...
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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    Yep. It’s easier to use the remote while driving on the road. I get off work at 3am and when I’m on the smaller dark roads, I use the lights. They light it up like daylight! When I see someone in the distance coming towards me, it’s just easier and safer using the remote in my hand rather than taking my eyes off the road to find the mounted switch.
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    Same here & lots of deer in my area to watch out for! The remote will make it so much easier :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jul 23, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    Let me know what you find out about the remote. I think that's a good idea to have both. :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    Will do... I'll probably call tomorrow if I haven't heard back. I think I might just skip the switch so I can use that blank for something else
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    The switch is slightly larger and won't fit without modifying the dash hole. So I bought another switch on Amaz0n for $20.00.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    Is that on the eBay or Amazon light? I have the eBay one made by turbo-sii

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  10. Jul 23, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    The fleabay one, you bought the same one that I did.
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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    Ok good to know about that switch I was probably gonna get a CH4x4 anyways. Not gonna do the install until I get my dead TSS radar sensor replaced by the dealership. All the heavy rain in June killed it :censored:
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2019 at 4:33 AM
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  13. Jul 24, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    MrBrooks, Jul 24, 2019
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  15. Jul 24, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Haha yep kinda sucks but that's how it goes these days. I thought about getting another light bar for the bumper to get the order over $50
     
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  16. Jul 24, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    So everyone is doing actual light bars in their scoops, has anyone thought about putting a small strip of red LEDs in the back as kind of a glow effect?
     
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  17. Jul 24, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    It's more about using the opening to provide more down road or trail visibility than a cosmetic thing. Someone could easily throw a strip in there to create a glow tho
     
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  18. Aug 3, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    Is the scoop bar obvious during the daytime? Or is it not noticeable? Is there a smoked/stealth bar out there that is priced similar to these eBay ones?
     
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  19. Aug 3, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    I'm looking into a way to stealth the one I got. A few possibilities with a light shade of window tint or maybe VHT nightshade but not sure how much these would dim the light down. Gonna test it out. The only one I know of is the SpartanX on Instagram but he is discontinuing the stealth & it's kinda pricey
     
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    You could do both because there is some room left behind the light bar but the light bar might block a lot of the LED lights.
     
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