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30" Light Bar Install - Easier Than You Might Think

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rysingsun, Dec 16, 2015.

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  1. Dec 17, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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  2. Dec 17, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    I've updated the first post with harness & switch pictures.

    Pics of the light bar in action to come...
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    is the switch back lit even with the light bar off? what about with the truck completely off does it go dark?
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    The switch is only back lit if headlights are on. When activated, the light bar graphic at the top illuminates brighter. It's a nice touch. When it's off, yes, everything is dark unless I turn on the light bar.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    awesome, thanks, good write up
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    One can never have too many light bars.
    Ohhh I think we have a candidate for the first 3rd gen sticky.
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    Do yourself a favor and take it off and reglue the endcaps had a 30 on my Forester xt and one car wash later it was fogged up with moisture and wouldn't evaporate. Also if anyone is looking to do a different light bar make sure it has osram bulbs in it it will throw much more light and be a whiter color.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    That looks good
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:05 AM
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    Nice Job, thanks for the write up!
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    no, we don't need more stickies in here
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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  12. Dec 18, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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    Good tip. And definitely prefer a whiter light.

    While driving last night, down a dark road, I noticed this light does have fairly long throw. But it was very bluish.
     
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  13. Dec 18, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    That looks excellent.
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2015 at 12:45 PM
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    Haven't purchased it yet, my bank account is overheated from all the Christmas shopping and needs to cool off. When I purchase it I'll also be doing a dual battery setup, fuse/relay block, CB install and some other electrical goodies so I only have to tear apart the truck and pull wire once.
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    I hear you. Let us know when you do.
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    Just installed a 30" light bar today. I did mine differently an had it come out from the plastic grill. Looks awesome as if it was stock. Waiting for it to get dark

    IMG_6870.jpg
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    Did you go through the top plastic in the bumper like the OP?
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2015 at 6:29 PM
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    No, I did not trust that. It's impossible to secure that to plastic and expect it not to shake and remain Saturday. I attached it straight to the frame.
    I can send a picture tomorrow. I did use the hardware they suggested though, the 5" corner brace worked well
     
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    By cutting out the plastic grille you also gain another degree of stability because it does fit very snug in there
     
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  20. Dec 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM
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    Id like to see your set up.
     
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