2nd Gen Ditch Light Brackets

Ordered mine today. Can't wait until they get here.

 

Can you guys post pics of where you mounted your switches for these lights? I got the switch that was offered with the kit but it's obviously too big for the spare slots down by the ATRAC/USB switches.

 

I don't have a picture of it yet, but I mounted the switches that come with rigid lights (the round ones) in a switch panel I made in the change holder pocket below the factory fog light switch.

Just cut out a piece of metal, bent at an angle to bolt to the pocket and drilled holes for the switches. you can close the pocket and the switches are completely out of sight but yet still easy to reach.

 

Yes the switches are a little big for the factory slots but a little trimming and they fit nicely! They really are the only option for a clean looking rocker style switch for the factory switch openings.

 

Any chance that you have pictures of the switch mounted below the a/c controls near the a trac switch. curious to see the fit. I just received these brackets from you today in the mail. Look top notch, and thanks for the sticker!

 

Ahh cool. Thanks!

 

Ya know I couldn't find a picture but we have mounted them many times in that location and they work well. We have also mounted them on the left side of the steering wheel if there are open spots there.

We did a pretty cool mount on our CBI Taco in the top sun glass holder for 6 switches. This is a very handy position in my opinion. It is easily accessible.

 

take a flat file and slowly widen the holes as needed...

 

The reason I asked for pictures is I was wondering how the sealing after cutting the cowling is and performs. I don't want water to get into the vent area.

 

The cowling is slotted and isn't sealed from the factory. It doesn't keep out water...

 

Is this something different then:

http://www.tacomahq.com/1864/toyota-tacoma-cowl-water-leak-tsb/

 

Not sure man, I read that but doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Like I said the cowling piece that i cut is slotted and in no way would keep water out. Not sure... Maybe someone else will know what the tsb is about.

 

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to throw in our two bits regarding the cowling and cutting. From what we have researched and looked into for the installation of our brackets the cutting doesn't affect anything where water is not already passing through from the windshield.

That being said I personally have run these brackets on my 4runner for just over two years and on my new Tacoma for over a year now. I have been through the worst of winters and rain here in Idaho with plenty of opportunity for issues to arise and I haven't had any problems. The cutting that is to be done to the cowling is very minimal and for this reason we do not see it as an issue or area of concern.

Hope that helps! Let us know if we can help with anything else.

 

I haven't had any water issues with mine either. Also, if anyone is concerned about this they could always run a small bead of silicone along the bottom of the windshield while the cowl piece is removed for cutting. Plenty of room to work with while its off.

 

What's best to trim the plastic cowling? I was thinking about using an angle girder or if I should buy a dremel for a cleaner cut.

 

I did mine with a cut off wheel. Worked fine on my Taco and 4Runner.

 

I had to use a 3/8 bit to make the hardware fit my brackets I got from my ss holes werect exactly round. Then the driver side outer hole didn't line up correctly. Slow down on the plasma table or get your program dialed in a bit better. Love the look but quality was a bit low due to these issues.

 

We use a dremell or cut off wheel when we install them here at CBI. Anything you are comfortable with should work fine.

 

Sorry to hear Timbo89. Occasionally things get by us so we will be sure to watch that closer. Thank you for your purchase however!

 

How much of the black plastic did you have to trim? It looks like yours is completely removed...