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Ditch Lights Worth it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kgarrett11, Aug 16, 2016.

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Would you do ditch lights again?

  1. Without a doubt! They kick ass

    128 vote(s)
    49.4%
  2. Most likely, they are ok

    65 vote(s)
    25.1%
  3. Ehh probably not

    36 vote(s)
    13.9%
  4. No, wate of time, money, etc...

    30 vote(s)
    11.6%
  1. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    Taco Addiction

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    Nice work James. I cant do shit so had to buy mine from CBI.
     
  2. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    Cali..hmm, might be looking at you guys for my chase lights. And love your ditch bracket extension.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    Love. Your. Truck.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    Thank you
     
  5. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    CaliRaisedLed

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    Ya check out our site for more information on the chase light. Www.caliraisedled. I personally LOVE mine that I have on my side by side. And also the ditch extensions are a cheaper way to add way more light to your ditch lights:thumbsup:
     
  6. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Think I need some Cali Amber chase lights in a couple weeks :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    Is there wind noise from the ditch lights? I'm in between these and a light bar on my bumper with hella's or kc's. I am just worried about wind noise that comes with it.
     
  8. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    CO_0321er

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    i recently put some on. I have cheap Amazon pods, and CBI mounts. there is very little obstruction while driving. if it gets in your way.... well you need to get your eyes checked. I'm really happy with them. I god flood lights as i will have a light bar and 4 more spot pods on the front here soon. i mainly got them because they can turn and point wherever you want them to. when camping, you can just turn them all the way to the side and provide a ton of light. i currently have them angled out slightly. light field of view is huge. i love them. get some.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    Love mine.
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  10. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    Not at all. I don't even realize they are there until I need them. Once I turn em on.. pure awesome. No wind noise at all. Get em.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:35 PM
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    mine are as far inboard on they'll go on the brackets. No noise for me
     
  12. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    Hi Unchained,

    Love your truck, first time I have seen it. Gorgeous!

    Question though: how do you like your amber lights? I see you have a few and assume you will tell me you love em! I'm looking at ambers for my chase lights on my bed bar pointing to the rear. Will they give off enough light to be useful in a "campground situation" or "backing a trailer at night" type scenario? I've searched but have not seen a DEFINITIVE comparison between LED lights vs AMBER lights at the same time, side by side.

    thanks man
     
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  13. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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    Cali raised pods and brackets here, buy them together and they are a great deal! They are not in the way of driving, only a tiny bit of trimming and you can still raise the hood no problems.
    Not the best pic, but all I have on my work computer.
    Camera pics.jpg
     
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  14. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    I find the amber gives off more light. I don't use the LaminX though to orange. And thanks for the compliment.
     
  15. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    Thank you - it's been the only concern of mine since I haven't seen any up close. I wanted to make sure that I wasn't installing something that would have to be moved/removed before I could add washer fluid. :D
     
  16. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Interesting. I have the CBI mounts for the 1st Gen and they mount to the cowling area also. I believe they first came out and mounted to the hood hinges IIRC. Definitely stronger on the cowl area, hood has no issue with the lights outboard of the hood seam and these damn things are rock fucking solid. No movement at all.
     
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  17. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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  18. Aug 23, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    kgarrett11

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    Pics! Pics! Pics!
     
  19. Aug 23, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    Pics of what brother?
     
  20. Aug 23, 2016 at 2:50 PM
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    Just of more set ups in general. This thread most definitely convinced me to install some ditch lights, just need to find the setup I wanna run now....:spy:
     

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