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Install Fog Lights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Handi, Oct 2, 2020.

  1. Oct 2, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    Handi

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    I was wondering if there was a factory style kits to install fog light on my 2014 Tacoma? It came with every option but that for some reason. I did some research but I couldn't find a complete kit.
     
  2. Oct 2, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    BARE BONES TACO 4X4

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    dont know about a kit . grab a beer and a flashlight , look where your switch would be , and around the bumper / grill area for pre-installed wiring . you may get lucky and part of your f-light task is already there.....
     
  3. Oct 2, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    Are you looking to replace your stock fog lights or install them in the factory location? KC hilites makes a set that drops right in as well as the factory ones that are all over Facebook marketplace as well as here. You'll just need the lights and a switch. Everything should already be prewired in the truck.
     
  4. Oct 2, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    You must have forgot ebay, the kits are everywhere. I got lucky a couple of mo. ago, a member here (raymond32j) had a kit he didn't need & gave it to the first who needed it. I was the first to answer. Then wouldn't give me his address so I could pay the S/H. Said he shipped from his work so they paid it. Thanks again raymond.
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    SilverStreakTaco2

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    I got a kit from Amazon for $40 for my 2008. Installed in a day and look good! I YouTubed it for installation tips. The best tip was to use a piece of wire, like home insulation support wire to fish a wire into the cabin through the large existing wire grommet. Also, the lights wiggled a little in the casing so I ran a couple short beads of clear silicone to hold them tight, as well as deter theft.
     
  6. Oct 3, 2020 at 1:09 PM
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    I was trying to install them since it didn't come from factory with them. Does anyone have a particular set they found that works well? Hopefully the set would include the tubs too.

    So the wiring will already be in place? No soldering and heat shrink needed?
     
  7. Oct 3, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    GrundleJuice

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    I have some OEM 2015 fog lights that will fit better and look more OEM than anything else, guaranteed!

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2015-oem-fogs-with-bulbs-150obo.687444/
     
  8. Oct 3, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    If you want to upgrade I recommend diode dynamics SS3 fog lights. Reasonably priced for a good legal fog lights 56C1608D-16ED-491D-9779-CA257A2A11F1.jpg
     
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  9. Oct 3, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    but the PRO’s though lol
     
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    He’s got the sports like me. any of y’all lookin at those new C2 lights DD just released with the backlight feature ? I’d really like some reverse lights but don’t see a mount for our 2nd gens. I know the flush mounts look good but cutting into my bumper hmmm I dunno
     
  11. Oct 4, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    If your tacoma is prewired will it be right next to where the fog lights should go or do they zip tie it back somewhere?
     
  12. Oct 4, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    I don’t like the look either on a stock bumper, looks tacky.
     
  13. Oct 4, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    My 2013 reg. cab was prewired for a back-up camera but not for fog lights. My kit came with wiring harness, a switch matching oem. switches, a relay, & fog lights W/ bezels
     
  14. Oct 4, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    I just installed the winjet fog kit from Amazon for $35. Came with everything I needed except the fuse tap.
     
  15. Oct 21, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    That’s what I ordered too. A question I have is regarding the removal of the cups and insertion of the lights from front or rear and secured with screws or just clip in.
     
  16. Oct 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    My 2010 Access Cab had two black plastic blanks in the bumper. I pulled them out and the mounting holes and bracket were already in the bumper. Just pushed the fog lamps in until the tilt adjuster at the back snapped in to the bracket. It took a lot of force, but they fit perfectly. I also took the advice of others on here and coated all of the seams and holes with silicone to avoid water getting inside.
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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    I installed the fog light kit from WinJet ~$33. I recommend this kit because the wire harness is sized perfectly. The illuminated switch is nice. I used a fuse tap to connect the hot lead to the tail light breaker so lights will go out when ignition killed. Thanks man!
     
  18. Oct 26, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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    I wired mine up the same way. I thought the switch that came with the kit was way too bright at night, plus it was green, so I replaced it with one from ebay with a red backlight and it blends in with the stock switches much better at night.
     
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  19. Oct 29, 2023 at 7:09 PM
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    tacuma

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    How did you get ur lights to mount like that?
     
  20. Oct 30, 2023 at 3:14 AM
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    Its a kit from diode dynamics. You get everything you need plug and play
     
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