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Running bed lights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rob3rt, Jun 10, 2013.

  1. Jun 10, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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    Rob3rt

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    This may be a dumb question but I've looked at a few threads on running bed lights and haven't found the answer I'm looking for. Is there any way to go from battery to dash to bed without drilling any holes when wiring lights for the bed?
     
  2. Jun 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    WHPLSH3

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    You could run the wires up one of the drain holes at the front. But with these composite beds, there's no harm drilling a hole anyway.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    monkeyface

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    I'm sure there is a way using existing wiring harnesses, but the amount of time and effort probably isn't worth it for the low-amp bedlights. You can run a hot wire direct from the battery underneath the truck and ground everything at the bolts on the end of the tailgate. You can buy some wireless switches to activate the bedlights from the cab. I say don't overthink it, just do what's easiest. LED bedlights draw little current so it's not a big deal running a hot wire from the battery.
     

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