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Drop in Baja Hitch reverse light

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jul 3, 2020.

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  1. Jul 3, 2020 at 11:26 PM
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    Tacohumper13

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    Could you make it a yellow running light?
     
    Tacohumper13, Jul 3, 2020
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  2. Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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    Rear running lights are legally required to be red only. Amber running lights are only permitted on the front of a vehicle.
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2020 at 6:08 AM
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    Definitely in :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    My drop hitch receiver has saved me soooo many times from the person behind me doing the bump parking method, even in traffic at a stop light two times now.

    4BB6A722-DF68-47D3-9ABA-42F00728B7E4.jpg
     
    1997tacomav6, Jul 4, 2020
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  5. Jul 4, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    Doobfucious I get it. It ain't makin' me laugh but I get it.

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    That would be the end of my kneecaps but I know you're right... I should probably do it until the light gets sorted out.

     
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  6. Jul 4, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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  7. Jul 4, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    For off highway....like a trail light...since we all follow the vehicle code here lol
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    So this is kind of why we shied away from a plug-and-play option. Everyone has a different way in which they would like to wire things in. However, I know that @MESO is hilariously busy, but since I'll be handling everything I MAY be interested in building that in for people who have a specific use case. Would certainly be an upcharge for time and materials though. Pretty sure I could do it without a whole ton of trouble.
     
    memario1214, Jul 5, 2020
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  9. Jul 5, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Doobfucious I get it. It ain't makin' me laugh but I get it.

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    For the product packages you could do:

    Basic: the light w/ housing with a bare pigtail sticking out of the back
    +1 pigtail crimped to a weatherpack style connector with it's mate crimped to an open ended pigtail and a blank to wire in as desired and sealed when needed
    +2 add the connectors for the tail light T as a kit, end user wires and routes as they wish (that one's probably asking for a customer service nightmare though)
     
    Doobfucious, Jul 5, 2020
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  10. Jul 5, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    I would be more than happy with just a couple of wires that I could terminate anyway I wanted. 90% of the time, I end up changing the terminations anyway.
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    I have a red brake light in my hitch all winter, I used this Harness to pull power without having the 4 pin always in use.

    CURT 55384 Replacement...
    $31 CURT 55384 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness, Black, 6 x 3 x 9"es
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009FJ38Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    This is the light I use, but replaced the 1057 bulb with a 2357 so it’s as bright as the stock tail lights.

    Bully CR-007A Tail and Brake Light
    Bully CR-007A Black Finish ABS Plastic Universal Fit Truck LED Brake Light Hitch Cover Fits 2" Hitch Receivers for Trucks from Chevy (Chevrolet), Ford, Toyota, GMC, Dodge RAM, Jeep
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY2BR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8NxaYwaHrhBde
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    I'm be in for one!
     
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  13. Jul 5, 2020 at 11:18 PM
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    Yes and yes, subd
     
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  14. Jul 6, 2020 at 12:16 AM
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    I don’t mean to sound like a douche, but how are you going to offer new products if half of your site is already sold out and you’re not restocking them?
     
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  15. Jul 6, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    For sure sound like a douche. He does limited-runs and his products are popular.

    Meso, keep making new stuff. This is a dope concept to utilize some often wasted space.
     
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    well it would be nice to be able to buy stuff he has listed on his website :pout:
     
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    Looks like rigid industries and a couple other companies make stuff similar to this. The Meso has a nice clean look and would probably be my first choice but if you can’t get one there are other things on the market.
     
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  18. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    Because this is little different than most of my other products which typically have many more moving parts including molding, Testing, assembly, QC, packaging, etc. A drop in reverse lights wouldn’t take up too much of my time because it’s just a 3D printed housing and an off the shelf light. But I do hear you on the out of stock items. I’m trying my best to keep up, but in between production cycles I like to keep my brain stimulated and design other cool gadgets(which may or may not ever become available)
     
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  19. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:55 PM
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    a third brake light? JDM FAN HERE~~
     
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  20. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    Technically 4th;)
    But ya..if you got a red lens you could make it into a rain/F1/4th Brake. Although you DEFINITELY need to get some type of diffused lens and I would be borderline blinding which may/may not be legal in your area.
     
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