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886 Backup light mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by FFRNDAN, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. Feb 2, 2015 at 3:52 AM
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    great mod.
    i will be doing this soon.
     
  2. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:01 AM
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  3. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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  4. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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  5. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:21 AM
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    AR15- this should be the same 35w bulb people are using from Home Depot that requires no cutting and runs cool enough to not worry about melted plastic.

    35 Watt 12 Volt
    GY6.35 is the name of the base- this same number can result in a search yielding 50w bulbs that people are concerned about. This same bulb is about $6-7 locally when I look online at Home Depot, Walmart, etc. but I found this link and figured if someone wanted to save a few bucks and have spares...?
     
  6. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:29 AM
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    I don't have a Home Depot and my walmart seems to not carry them either :eek:

    Thank you for your help, i'll continue digging locally before i order
     
  7. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    No 35watt 886 bulbs to be found in my area :( looks like i'm ordering them
     
  8. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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  9. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    Reread. You're looking for the wrong thing.

    You want a 35W halogen 12v yard light with a GY6.35 base. One with the lumen output of a 50w. Lowes or HD.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    No halogen light is dull yellow. That is incandescent. Like old sealed beams.
     
  11. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:50 PM
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    I think a dremel multi-tool or even a coping saw would be better than a hacksaw for this.
     
  12. Feb 2, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    I've installed both the 894 (37.5 watt) and the GY6.35bulb and output is nearly the same, but I didn't have to worry about breaking my $7 894 bulb prior to install. If my 894's burn out I'll be replaing with The 35 Watt 12 Volt GY6.35bulb. And if anyone is on the fence, I will say this is my favorite mod for under $20 and have had no issues for 2 years running 37.5 watt 894s.
     
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  14. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    Wrong ones. You want the 6.35 base. And for another $2.50 you get a total of 10, not just 5.
     
  17. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:25 AM
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    How come?
     
  18. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:32 AM
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    The number is a dimension. 6.35 is the correct one.
     
  19. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:34 AM
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    Thank god i didn't order then :eek:

    Thank you!
     
  20. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM
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    It says these are home grade lights..... :confused:

    Screw it, i ordered the 10 pack
     
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