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Florida B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Florida' started by Jason'sLawnCare, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. Feb 12, 2015 at 4:53 AM
    slcsez2000

    slcsez2000 Well-Known Member

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    I bet, I would love one, I just like having the bed (even though I don't use it that much) when I do it is nice to have.
     
  2. Feb 12, 2015 at 4:56 AM
    Jon4x4

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    That's why i want a taco, but angie wants it for kids ;)
     
  3. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:00 AM
    The End

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    A 2wd tacoma is a waste of money. No offense to anyone. But the bed is small, the cab is small, there are several things that will need attention almost immediately if you buy a used one with high miles, the motors are underpowered, the are horribly inefficient (mpg). If you don't want it to go off roading and to carry kids around then I don't see the benefit.
     
  4. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:39 AM
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  5. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:44 AM
    Jon4x4

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  6. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:46 AM
    michaelrussell

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    lots of stuff done more to do
  7. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:51 AM
    Jon4x4

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    i weould if the guy would respoin
     
  8. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:58 AM
    comatosed

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    Anyone good with wiring have any ideas? When I start my truck the switch defaults to on and I need to turn it off to turn the bed lights off.

    I have it wired this way.

    LED Negative:switch with a wire running from switch to ground.

    LED+:eek:utput on switch

    Power from accessory fuse: 12v+ on the switch.
     
  9. Feb 12, 2015 at 6:07 AM
    SilverJack

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    Try this:

    Power from accessory 12+ -- switch -- (+)LED(-) -- to ground
     
  10. Feb 12, 2015 at 6:52 AM
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    i agree with silverjack, but perhaps this may be a little more clear

    on the switch there are 2-3 prongs depending on if it's lighted
    on the leds there are +ve and -ve

    switch -accessory 12V goes to switch power
    -accessory on switch goes out to +ve on leds
    - ground on switch can be grounded separately or with the -ve on led


    led- +ve is coming from accessory on switch
    -ve is grounded, can be with switch ground or separately
     
  11. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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  12. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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  13. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:36 AM
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    That one is a little high.
     
  14. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    Buy mine.
     
  15. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:39 AM
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  17. Feb 12, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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    they just got that one in, so ill be talking them down. and ill be trading in my crown vic because i don't need it, so hoping they will give me 2k for that then i have some moneys for mods ;)
     
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