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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jefferson, Jan 3, 2009.

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  1. Jun 30, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    GrM25

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    I just did this mod but instead of running the wire all the way to the battery, I just tapped into the tail light (green wire). So the switch only gets power when the parking/tail lights are on.
     
    GrM25, Jun 30, 2012
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  2. Dec 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    Just got done with my set up and I love it. Harbor Freight 12.99 Halogen light set. Hardest part was running the wire to the battery (did not want to tie into brake light wires)......other than that a very easy mod and worth the money. Needed extra wire due to kit not coming with enough and bought a different switch because the one that comes with is impossible to mount. Thanks again!!

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  3. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    New to TW and mods, but really liked this one. I needed some help on where to ground the lights on the DCSB. I saw some go to the tail light, but I don't have enough wire to get there. If that's the easiest place to go, what kind of wire do I need to add to the original ground to get there?

    Thanks in advance!

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  4. May 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    This was perfect for underneath a bed cover. Thanks!
     
    timbonamo, May 9, 2013
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  5. May 6, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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    After reading this thread I decided to go with the harbor Freight lights that mycoma used and used an old style Tacoma rocker type flood light switch in the dash. I wired it up today and am very happy with my results!
     
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  6. Feb 6, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    Great idea! ! I have been looking at led lights to illuminate my bed. I agree that a good place for that useless holder! Thats exacly the place mine will go!!
     
    Hunter2009, Feb 6, 2015
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  7. Feb 9, 2015 at 9:21 AM
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    This is an old post but I know this thread is used by many to do the mod. I installed 2 switches...one in the cab and one on the backside of my taillight (in the bed). They are run as a 3-way switch so I can turn it on in the cab and off in the bed or any other combination.

    I do use both switches. If someone is loading something into my truck bed, and I'm in the cab, I flip it on for them. Or if I'm working in the back and need light, I turn on from the bed switch.

    I have had a few sets of cheap ebay LED light strips and they keep dying on me. Just got a new Harbor Freight store in town so I'm going to pick up the halogens and try those. I worry about water though. Mine are not always covered by the tonneau. We'll see I guess!
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:11 AM
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    I have a '15 and got a Leer Lined canopy with it.....so I bought these wanting some light...
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    Since the conopy is lined I picked up some 1 inch velcro and pressed it with the wires centered under it. the velcro sticks, hides and secures the wires. I also used some to secure the lights in place. You cant see the wires at all as the black velcro blends in with the dark liner. I ran the wires into the canopys itty bitty tiny light and wired in place. the bed lights run along each side and make it bright as day.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    Nice write up !
     
    Th3Outl@w, Apr 1, 2020
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