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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.

  1. Aug 10, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    craven_morhead

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    I'm no expert, but my understanding is that splicing into the bed light wire is taking the place of the add a fuse, since that wire is only energized when your headlights/dash lights are on
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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    You think the bed light could handle two switches spliced into it?
     
  3. Aug 10, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    Yep
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    If I leave the grille air ducts off what are the affects? or do it matter at all whether they're on or off
     
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    The one who dies with the most stuff wins.
    Anyone know how to wire a CH 4x4 or mictuning switch to a Baja Designs S8 light bar and harness? Most instructions I see mention 3 wires coming from the harness, but mine only has 2 - a red and a black.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    Installed mine today. Went with the Randy Ellis Design brackets. Removed one air dam for install then put it right back. No trimming needed. I did discover that you can remove the lower trim panel to get better access to the bolts that go from the bracket to the light bar.

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    Made making adjustments a whole lot easier. 2 bolts and a bunch of clips. Just pull, ha.

    I also went with the Caliraisedled switch bracket. I agree with craven_morhead, the switches protrude further than expected. On the plus side, it was only $15 instead of $35. I'll see how my OCD likes it, ha.

    How high are you guys aiming your light bars?
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    Actually the bolts didn't hold it on at all. It was 2 blue clips. Found those on the ground when I was cleaning up.
     
  8. Apr 24, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    Just got the Rigid Radiance Plus (2nd generation) bar installed and will do wiring next, using (provided) harness and Mictuning switches w/3D printed mounting plate.

    Used the Caliraised brackets for the Rigid 30” bar and they worked great. Couple tips for anyone attempting this exact install:

    1) you can’t get this specific light bar in without unbolting the transmission oil cooler (2 x 12mm bolts)

    2) You need to cut the left and right air baffles when using the Caliraised brackets but this really isn’t a big deal (2 min with Dremel- looks stock once you clean it up) and the brackets will somewhat deflect the airflow that the lower baffles would have in the first place. I was on the fence as I didn’t want to cut anything but now having done it, can definitely say it’s a good solution

    3) leave all the mounting hardware loose until you get the light bar leveled, then tighten up the brackets last as they allow you to adjust for height.
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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    Anybody ever cut the plastic grill with a double row setup. Think it will look like a dog chewed it up?

    Thinking about getting this thing but the double rows position light would be right in the middle. They have a single row aswell but less light output.

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  11. Apr 13, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    Didn't cut mine when I had one.

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  12. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    Yah looks great. But this bar I'm looking to buy has a second amber light running down the center used like a day time running light. Looks sick! My truck is still on order so trying to gauge from pictures how noticeable it would be thst I cut the plastic out in front of a double row. Vs getting a flush bracket and getting a single row, which hides the cutting

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  13. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    Now I get it. That is a cool light. Middle bar would probably cover most of that middle LED. Could get even crazier and just get a low pro bumper and put a bar in that, ha. That's what I did. And I do see that your company offers a 22" in the same flavor.

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    https://brightsource.ca/product/siberia-22-double-row/
     
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  14. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    Saving the new bumper for the 5 year old truck mid life crisis lol. I'll probably end up going with the single row flush mount bracket. Atleast that way I know it works
     
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    I know this is an older thread, but hoping I may be able to get an answer.

    About to add light bar to my '23 Taco and am curious about switch wiring.

    I have this to simplify the wiring and aoid cutting/splicing...
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    Does this mean I will only need to use the add a fuse to an interior fuse for the green and then connect the remaining RED to the blue wire on the relay harness? Essentially, I would end up capping off the white and black wires coming from the harness...

    Am I missing something?
     
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