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Flashlights and glass breaker

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lentsnh, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Dec 7, 2008 at 12:34 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    I there a thread on the Flashlight and Glass breaker clamps on the side of the drivers seat.
     
  2. Dec 7, 2008 at 12:36 PM
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    yes that along with a glass breaker
     
  4. Dec 7, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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  6. Dec 7, 2008 at 6:55 PM
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    I just used the screws that came with the brackets (flashlight) and the glass breaker. On the glass breaker, I used the bottom holes and one in the middle of the wide end. Mount the flashlight low enough so that the glass breaker will clear and forward enough that it won't interfere with the seat moving back & forth.
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  7. Dec 7, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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    Where did you get the stuff from?
     
  8. Dec 7, 2008 at 7:07 PM
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    i'll be in auburn next weekend if you wanna see mine in person.
     
  9. Dec 7, 2008 at 7:24 PM
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    The glass breaker I bought from Pep Boys (came with the holder for $15). The Maglight flashlight and the brackets I bought from Amazon.com. The clips you can see below in the "Frequently Bought Together" section. Buy them both so you can get free shipping on the brackets (they're too cheap to qualify with just the bracket alone).
     
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    Maglite at Lowes -$15.00 on sale
    Bracket at Grainger -$6.50
     
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    I was walking by one day and was like hell I gotta buy that. So what I already both.
     
  14. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:01 AM
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    This may sound dumb, but what is the glass breaker used for? I have never seen or heard of these..? :confused:
     
  15. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:06 AM
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    breaking glass.
     
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    Haha, I gathered that :D

    Is it for if you get in a wreck where your doors wont open and you have to break glass to get out or...? I guess my original question should have been, "In what situation would you need to use a glass breaker?"
     
  17. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:15 AM
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    Haha. Its all good. I saw an oppurtunity and I had to take it. To be honest, it's not something I've ever had a need for. Maybe an EMT guy would want one around? I know a lot of them have seat belt cutters on them as well. I think it's a good idea for the guy who has everything for every situation. For example, It would be nice to have if you happen to drive off a bridge and your submerging.
     
  18. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:18 AM
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    Gotcha, makes total sense :)
     
  19. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:19 AM
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    or if theres someone you really dont like and you don't feel like destroying your knuckles....
     
  20. Dec 8, 2008 at 7:21 AM
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    Yeah, I was thinking more along these lines of "unscrupulous" behavior.. :eek:
     

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