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LED headlight sidemarkers

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    06toyoboy

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    I just received my package but im a bit confused. What exactly do we get with our package meso?
     
  2. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    Everything to replace the stock orange reflectors in the headlight.
    It will require more wiring since you are adding another circuit though.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    Dang hopefully i can do this on my own once i have the courage to do the bhlm
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Very easy.
    One the headlight is apart, just trim whee the red line is. Then the new panel will snap in where to original reflector went.
    upload_2018-12-1_18-19-20.jpg

    For wiring, the low(white) wire plugs into the stock parking light, then you will have to tap the turn signal (yellow wire)
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    If anyone who bought the switchback version feels like it’s overwhelming, I will take them off of your hands.
     
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  6. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Cost on the double or triples?
     
  7. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    These are the names I will call them. And prices
    Stage 1 $120/pair
    Stage 2 $170/pair
    Stage 3 $230/pair
     
  8. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    How long and wide are the strips @mesojdm i was outside staring at my headlights thinking of all I want to do and now I’m considering a double but not sure.

    Probably not possible but it would look good if the top strip was slightly longer to go further into the diagonal and continued on the third
    ———— Or ————
    ——— Or ———
    Or. ——

    Lol that didn’t work
     
  9. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    I’d prefer that design but unfortunately the strips only come in Premade lengths of 3”. Next length is 6”. I could stagger them but not sure how it would look. I’m open to design changes:)
     
  10. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    I figured as much but the stagger would throw it off imo. It’s flat on the 1 side and diagnalled up so a stagger wouldn’t mate as well I think

    I figured I’d ask. But with that said I may stick with the 1 strip
     
  11. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Meso is there a difference in the switchback and amber ones as far as what is including in the package?
     
  12. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    No. The only difference is the led strip, and drivers. Housing is the same.
    Were you thinking it is missing something, or not what you thought?
     
  13. Dec 1, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    I dont think im missing anything. I ordered the amber ones but thought those would be more plug and play than the pther ones.
     
  14. Dec 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Interested in these. Link to buy says sold out.
     
  15. Dec 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    These are gonna be sweet.

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  16. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    I received mine today! Stoked to get these installed

    This is a good question because I thought you sent me the white/amber switchbacks by accident, then realized the switchback module was to go from amber to bright amber for the blinker.
     
  17. Dec 3, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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    @mesojdm jesus man your packaging is great. My sidemarkers are great it’s going to make me want to rush my build haha
     
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  18. Dec 4, 2018 at 1:34 AM
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    I thought it the switchback was going to be a little much but after receiving the package and seeing the instructions it seems pretty straight forward. Awesome kit! Very well put together.

    10/10 - would recommend. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Dec 5, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    Stage 2 and 3 coming this week:bananadead:
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    Thanks! Yes its only 3 wires...so pretty easy.
     
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  20. Dec 5, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    Anyone good with photoshop and can photoshop what a strip of 1, 2 and 3 look like? I am awful at visualization and really need to see what it looks like. Thanks in advance!
     

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