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LED headlight sidemarkers

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

  1. Dec 11, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    Mack411

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    Has anyone got pics of these installed?I missed out again and I've been checking my phone at minimum every hour.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Other than his limited prototypes I don't think you see any as I think they just went on sale today.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    ok I understand, I just got back home from overseas and didn't know what I had missed I thought this was a second run and the first was a single light not switchback. Thanks
     
  4. Dec 11, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    He sold some single versions a couple if weeks ago but had requests for 2 n 3 row which went out today. He still has some singles but looks like the 2 row sold out fast. He'll make more but might be a little while. He just needs about 6 clones to keep up...:hattip:
     
  5. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    .... I can't believe stage two already sold out......
     
  6. Dec 12, 2018 at 2:07 AM
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    Those boards can be cut down to whatever size. :cool:
     
  7. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    Are you sure? From my understanding the driver is spec’d for the particular length. I do know every 3” there is a cut like on the back of the strips, so they probably manufacture a single long stop and cut them to 3”,6”,12” respectively.
     
  8. Dec 12, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    No, don't take my word for it lol. I'm not sure how it would impact the driver, but I bet DD would be able to give you that info. Would be cool to have them tapered like the first triple LED bar sidemarkers you made.
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    It's an early Meso Christmas for me. I was in the middle of a BHLM when the led sidemarkers were released. Just resealed them tonight and I have the cement trim plate to boot. I hope to have them installed tomorrow.

    Still not 100% sure how to wire them. I mean I can figure out where to tap into for the running light and signal but how are you guys routing the wiring out of the housing? Right now I have them coming out of the side marker bulb hole, but then how do you seal that up?

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  10. Dec 14, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    Wow those look pretty slick in there! I haven’t seen any installed yet. How was the install process?
    As far as routing..coming out of the factory side running light hole would be the best place. For sealing it, a small rubber grommet should do the trick. Maybe a little silicone around it for added insurance. I’ll have to measure but I think a 3/4”-1” should work.
     
  11. Dec 14, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    Those turned out great. New side markers make them different than all the others. Post pics when done.
     
  12. Dec 14, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Rubber grommet makes sense. I thought maybe I was completely wrong on where to route them out. Thanks!

    Install process was fine. The only advice I would give is:
    1. If you're doing the BHLM cut out the section before painting that side marker piece.
    2. Even though the fit was really good i used a little adhesive on the back of the sidemarker pieces.

    Pulling apart the housings was a bitch! I seriously had to heat them up a lot longer than 10 minutes to get them to separate. When I swap out my headlights this weekend I'll have to decide if I want to go through the process again. It is torture but I feel that i could do a better job the second time around.

    Now I just need those Meso led taillights :drool:
     
  13. Dec 14, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    Thanks for the info. Yes, definitely do all your cutting and test fitting BEFORE paint.
    Also, even those these click into where the stock reflector went I still advise to use epoxy for added measure.
    Another route would be down and through the stock DRL grommet, but you’d have to plug the stock side marker hole.
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    Definitely grabbing a set of stage 2’s next time they pop up!
     
  15. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    Those look awesome, I plan on wiring mine to a t10 male pigtail and plug directly in the factory plug and still beable to seal the hole.
     
  16. Dec 15, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    I was able to install and wire them up today. Very happy with the way they turned out. I'll post a couple of daytime pics tomorrow.

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    Sicccck. Get some daytime pics I’d love to add them to my gallery:)
     
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    They are really super bright. I can't imagine what stage 3 is like. It was hard to get a good picture at night.
     
  19. Dec 15, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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    Can I order a two led but just amber only?
     
  20. Dec 16, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    A few more pics in the daylight today even though it was raining...

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