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Anyone add rear bumper lights connected to backup lights?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hotrod53, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Jun 2, 2014 at 3:34 PM
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    hotrod53

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    I've seen these on bigger full sized trucks, sure would be nice backing up or loading a trailer. My thoughts are to add low profile LED lights in the spare holes in the bottom of the rear bumper, add a relay and power them from the 12V wire to the 7 pin connector.

    Anyone have any pictures of lights mounted?
     
  2. Jun 2, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    I have two small 55watt backup lights under the bumper. I just tapped into the reverse lights. Has worked for three years. CIMG7653.jpg CIMG7654.jpg

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    Think the hitch is the lowest part in the rear. That would be the place I would mount to
     
  4. Jun 3, 2014 at 9:37 AM
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    I have a set-up similar to Boomer's, but I ran them to a relay behind the tail light and a switch in the dash. That much light isn't needed every time I back-up and really annoys people when you're just in a parking lot.
     
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    I've seen the white night style lights and didn't care for the look of them.
     
  7. Jun 3, 2014 at 4:29 PM
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    I have a set wired to the backup lights. Had them on there for about 6 years with no issues.

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    Last edited: Jun 3, 2014

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