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Newb to running electrical for auxiliary lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by notbryon, Feb 28, 2022.

  1. Feb 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM
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    notbryon

    notbryon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am going to be running/wiring 3 different auxiliary lights very soon and plan on giving a try doing all the electrical myself rather than asking my friend to help.

    1. A-pillar ditch lights
    2. Rear bumper lights
    3. Hood scoop LED bar

    These are all gonna run dash switches in the cab. I guess my big questions are can all the ground wires be sandwiched on the positive terminal of my standard battery? Same question for the negative grounds can they all be grounded at the same spot? Where would I mount all 3 relays? And what is the best way to keep the wiring looking tidy in the engine bay aside from zip ties? Will this all be too much for my standard battery to support??

    **2017 Tacoma TRD Sport if that matters**

    Any help and feedback is appreciated!
     
  2. Mar 1, 2022 at 11:50 AM
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    Kyle_

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    For the relays caliraisedled make a good product.

    https://caliraisedled.com/products/2005-2020-toyota-tacoma-4runner-bolt-on-relay-holder

    I personally put my ditch lights and rear chase lights both wired to my battery positive and ground and it works fine.

    I don’t have a full picture but heres what mine looks like. I had to zoom in and screenshot my photo so ignore the poor quality.

    This photo is semi recent however I have recently tucked all my wires between the battery / fuse box and the left wall of the engine compartment. It is all tucked out of the way and not seen when the hood is opened. You are free to do it however you want though.
    They are zip tied yes. I would just advise you be careful with zipties and ensure that if you cut them, they are not sharp.

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  3. Mar 1, 2022 at 12:16 PM
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    notbryon

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    Thanks for the info! I actually ended up getting the Trigger 4 system ordered..pretty cool product. All the reviews I read can’t say enough good things about them.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2022 at 5:54 PM
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    Kyle_

    Kyle_ A guy and his expensive hobby

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    Awesome!
     

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