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1000 LED Tail Light build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Sep 17, 2017.

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  1. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    MESO

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    That's right. Over 1000 LED's in this tail light build. Call me crazy, but overkill is my middle name:p. Figured you guys might like to see some pics during the process :)

    Break down on number of lights(per side) ;
    Brake panel: 180 LEDs
    Turn Signal panel: 250 LEDs
    Side Raptor strip; 80 LEDs
    TOTAL: 510 per side

    obligatory finished pic:
    [​IMG]


    Start with some plain stock TRDs;
    [​IMG]

    Opened up. Too much chrome..must go;
    [​IMG]

    masked and Tinted the stock Clear lens:
    [​IMG]

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    Matte black buckets
    [​IMG]

    Turn signal was fabricated from Radiantz "ZFLEX" led strips. Then a custom amber acrylic went over the top
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    With lens;
    [​IMG]

    Custom made led Brake board installed
    [​IMG]



    Reassembled and all sealed up!
    [​IMG]

    1K Build next to OEM limited, and OEM TRD
    [​IMG]

    Installed:
    [​IMG]



    By now you are probably asking what happened to the reverse lights?!
    In order to have the brightest turn signal, I had sacrifice the reverse light..but it's ok They are still there, just reassigned to the Baja S2's in the bumper.

    Here are a few vids showing the functions:thumbsup:

    https://vimeo.com/234258501

    https://vimeo.com/234258488
     
    MESO, Sep 17, 2017
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  2. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Yes, I'm a tail light and LED whore
     
    MESO, Sep 17, 2017
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  3. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    motorsport36 Black Lights Matter

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  4. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    very nice, like usual

    btw and when are u going to start retrofitting headlights for us lol???
     
    RBfastback, Sep 17, 2017
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  5. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    You are truly the mad scientist of lightning!!(and other things that go bump in the night).
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    now that is badass.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Beyond legit!!! Nice work :thumbsup:

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  8. Sep 17, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    Meh. I'm an Ass kinda guy.
     
    MESO, Sep 17, 2017
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  9. Sep 17, 2017 at 8:01 PM
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    I love me some titties
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2017 at 9:40 PM
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    I really wish you were my neighbor.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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    No you don't..
    [​IMG]
     
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    Oh yea! But I'm a couple counties South of Jefferson.
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    How has no one asked how much these are going for yet?
     
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  14. Sep 17, 2017 at 11:07 PM
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    Kings, Deavers, Brute Force, Prinsu, Lights, all the stuff
    Needs moar cerakote :rofl:
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    Morimoto XB LED Head & Fog Lights, Cali Raised Stealth Light bar, OEM Roof Rack, Homelink Compass Mirror, Power Tailgate Lock, LED bed lights, MESO mirrors, gashole, switch panel & Stage 2 tails, PRO grille. Where's the mall?
    How much and where do I sign up for mine???? :)
     
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  16. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:18 AM
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    Do you use resistors or a different than factory flasher unit? after the debacle with my other LED tail lights; take my monies now!
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:49 AM
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    so i've got an extra set of tail lights... :boink:
     
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  18. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:51 AM
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    Those are nice :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Sep 18, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    very nice dude!
     
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  20. Sep 18, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    Too nice. Maybe one day I'll own a set of your tails.....
     
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