Bed Lights... OEM or 3rd Party?

My 23 OR didn't come with bed lights. I did put a MX4 on the back, so I'd like some light for at night. Local dealer is $80ish for the lights or I can go online for aftermarket for half the price. Those that went aftermarket, any suggestions?

 

I found a few dealers that sell the OEM lights for in the $50 ballpark. When I looked at them in a buddy's truck I felt they were "good enough" for me. There are cheaper non-OEM sets on Amazon but a bunch had reviews that there were issues and not totally reliable. If your truck already has the switch for them, you just need the lights. If not, you'll need the switch (~$85) and possibly the relay.

 

OEM



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I got mine off Amazon....

 

Not exactly the same, but a guy on here sells some under-the-bedrail LED strips. I installed those instead of bed lights since they give a little better coverage and light up all corners of the bed

 

I use these...

 

I'd say OEM simply for ease of installation, but never really been impressed with the output I've seen with OEM of aftermarket.

if going aftermarket, I wouldn't get a drop in kit. I'd make a DIY solution with aftermarket pods / strips with way higher output than any drop in solution. Probably just get some VLED puddle pods, drill a hole and splice wiring.

 

I know it wasn't reported, but I ended up with some Cali Raised bed lights. Bed Light Kit Fits Toyota Tacoma – Cali Raised LED

I had stumbled upon their interior light kit, so I ordered both.

 

I bought some well rated Amazon bed lights, and now........ no workee

 

I bought aftermarket from Amazon.
No problem.
Easy install, work great, inexpensive, and don't see the need to pay extra, for oem or whatever for minor things.

 

OEM

 

Ditto, mine worked 9 months. Now only on a good day.

 

About the same (one went completely out)... had to find a good deal on OEM.

 

My tacoma came with led bed lights too. They work great. Imo, stick with oem.

 

I have a set of OEM I bought but never installed that I'm willing to sell for far cheaper than $80 if you're interested?

 

I bought a set off of EBay for $19.00. Identical to OEM and work great. Very high quality. (had OEM part number on box) Plug and play and only a few minutes to install.

 

Amazon - 30$ CAD. Failed at 2.5 years. Dropped in another set. Don’t know if these will last longer. But 1/3 of the OEM price in canada. Super simple installation too.

 

I have the OEM. Paid ~$50. Wait for a sale.

 

I've heard great things about these bed lights. He has a great install video too.

https://mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/...a-tacoma-2005-2021/v/LED-BED-LGH-KIT-201-2028

 

those are the lights I installed for my truck. they do a great job of lighting up the entire bed. I also got his under hood light kit bc I like the bed lights so much.