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2020 Tacoma Mods Part 1 - LED Light Bars - Which One?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 10ptXtreme, Apr 19, 2020.

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Which LED light bar?

  1. Diode Dynamics Stealth Light Bar

    13 vote(s)
    56.5%
  2. Cali Raised LED Kit

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%
  3. Other

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%
  1. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    10ptXtreme

    10ptXtreme [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So my 2020 TRD Sport is just over a month old and I've begun thinking about some relatively simple mods for it. One of the mods I'm considering is to add an LED light bar to the front of the truck. As of right now, I'm considering going the following route.

    Is it worth all the money to get a factory installation look? Thoughts?

    David
     
  2. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    hyrule_trd

    hyrule_trd It’s a Secret to Everybody

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    I’ve bought a light from Amazon and will get the CaliRaised hidden mount bracket. You can get the bracket without the light.

    Edit- I’m still waiting for my light and plan on using a dual switch for the light bar and hood spot lights. Otherwise I’d give you a review of the light I bought. I’m also going to rtv around the seems of the lights to hopefully prevent moisture.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    SpeySquatch

    SpeySquatch Function over Form

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    If you are going to buy an Amazon light go OZUSA, they have Philips LEDs in them. Otherwise Diode Dynamics makes VERY good stuff with some of the best optimal lighting
     
  4. Apr 19, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    LegendaryAcura88

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    I'll throw my vote in for Stedi lights out of Australia...
    https://www.stedi.com.au/st4k-32-inch-double-row-60-led-light-bar.html
    Coupled with the Cali Raised lower grill mount...
    https://caliraisedoffroad.com/colle...ota-tacoma-32-light-bar-lower-bumper-brackets
    It's a super solid setup! The Australians really know what they're doing when it comes to lights, and at a fraction of the cost of the Baja Designs and Rigid counterparts. Keep in mind, it's listed at $300 AUD, but that only comes out to about $190 USD.
    Fair warning, I did need to trim the bracket that holds the hood release lever to make the Stedi fit (it's a bulky light bar) but my friend has one of the cheap Amazon 52" light bars on his roof and my 32" blows his out of the water!

    *Jesus, edited for typos*
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Shellshock

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    Skip the light bar. Rigid dually SS pro flood on rago fab ditch light brackets.

    way more useful than a bar and will still get you plenty of light down the road.

    I use these way more than the bars I have. Plus install is super quick and easy. No drilling, cutting, etc
     
  6. Apr 20, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    10ptXtreme

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    Bump for more opinions.

    David
     
  7. May 19, 2020 at 1:38 AM
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    jaymz25

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    will the diode dynamics work with baja s8 30 inch led bar? thanks
     
  8. May 27, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Ten Rounder

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    Like going to the world series and sitting in the bleacher seats, when you should have sit behind home plate or the first base line.

    Ridged all the way, either double or single row full 32". Legal in Montana and you can spot an Elk 1/4 mile out in front of you
     
  9. May 29, 2020 at 11:13 PM
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    scottkcoop

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    I second the STEDI vote. Im absolutely in love with mine and for the money I dont think you can do better. I went with the st3k 40 inch (i think) light bar and the fit is flawless in my roof rack
     
  10. May 29, 2020 at 11:22 PM
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    jmauvais

    jmauvais Received 2 votes in a poll one time.

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    I got mine from Rago fabrication. The modification to the air deflector is minor at best, you cut off a small About 3” section.
     

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