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So where does one put rock lights for maximum efficiency when crawling?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pearing, Jan 10, 2021.

  1. Jan 10, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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    pearing

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    Got some for Christmas and wondering where people mount them. Frame? Lower body? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    Mount them where YOU can see the rocks.

    No good to mount them under the truck......you can't see under the truck when in the driver's seat.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    Personally going to install some in front of and just behind each tire for wheeling so i can see what each tire is about to roll over.

    I’ll end up putting some in the middle of the truck as well just so i can illuminate the ground when airing up or at camp.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    Thanks for the response. I currently have two up high on my rack that cover the out and mid areas. I am thinking of two just behind the front tire to show the area it has just crossed and what is about to smash the door... I have a big light and high bean for the front.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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    Small L-brackets and a lil ingenuity will net you what you're looking for. Check this out. Used a couple of L-brackets and such for all corners... Oh, and there are 2 lights per corner.....IMG_20200826_024104_056.jpg
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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    IMG_20200826_024104_058.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    But overland underglow?
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    Did I not mention I mount my gopro where my now removed trac-bar used to be. The ram mount gopro mount, and mirrored to my phone, I see it all where I need to see it. Underneath.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    That is a good idea!
     
  10. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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  11. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    Unless you also have cameras under there...

    20211222_154224.jpg
     
  12. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    Once you do some rock crawling, it will be obvious where to mount them.:rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  13. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Looks like that'll work good for changing oil but that's about it
     
  14. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:43 AM
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    This one as well
     
  15. Dec 23, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    If you have something better I'm all ears
     

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