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Custom LED Tail lights- 3 sets- TRD Off-Road//PRO//Stormtrooper

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. Apr 26, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Anchovy

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    If you could do the pros with the raptor running lights thatd be :thumbsup:
     
  2. Apr 26, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    I've done one. The problem is the Raptor tube is white... It would not look good on any color truck but white.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    Could you not tint the strip? Put a tinted film over it?
     
  4. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    No
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    Unfortunately the tubing is like a rubber hose. If he tints it then bends it in place the spray would crack or the film would wrinkle.
     
  6. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Ah
     
  7. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Here's a possible idea since you like to custom fab everything. What about making the raptor light have its own little compartment in the housing, make a tinted wall, for lack of a better term, between the tube and the rest of the housing and tint the part of the lens that is over the tube. Kind of like an outline I guess? Probably too far out of your way to do it but it's just that, an idea.
     
  8. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    There is no room behind the edge of the housing to cut/or recess different lights in.. I have tried. I even purchased a OEM Raptor tail light and ripped it apart to see how it works. Needeleas to say Ford has a lot more money and better machines to make it. They use side emiting LEDS on a circuit board shinig through a outter diffuser panel. I'll revisit the pro raptor lights at a later date when I have some spare time.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Seems fairly complex, no need to rush into it. Just asking if it was possible is all
     
  10. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    Whatever I learn from you guys
    Larue Tactical? Lol where’s the sticker or Dillo?

    And yes I’m patiently waiting for him to make more
     
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    I have a white truck. I’d happily put them on mine.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    Hmmm. I have a white tacoma
     
  13. Apr 27, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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  14. Apr 27, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    The Stormtroopers are still showing the Pay Now button. Does that mean another set is available??? *wishful thinking* I would definitely buy a pair of those. Awesome work!
     
  15. Apr 27, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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    Sorry, fixed. No those were a 1 off set. Who knows, maybe I'll make another
     
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    Do it - and another set of the Pros - I'll buy the Pros on drop or in advance (even though I know you don't operate that way) your stuff is awesome!
     
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  17. Apr 30, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Waiting on some new pros... sub’d
     
  18. Apr 30, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    I just got a few sets of the new V6 Tritons in for the Super Bro Pro's. They gonna be briiight.
     
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    There is hope after all
     
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