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Led mounted in rear factory bumper

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2003 4x4, Jan 8, 2017.

  1. Jan 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    2003 4x4

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    Let's see some pics of how you guys are mounting led's in or on the factory rear bumper on 3rd gens. I was wanting to flush mount some but it doesn't look possible with the thick plastic bumper.
     
  2. Jan 8, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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  3. Jan 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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  4. Jan 9, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    You're welcome. The back up cam image refocuses brighter but not blinding.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    I did both sides. I'll have to take a photo to show both.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    That flush mount bezel is optional ? Is it just sandwiched between the bumper and bezel?
     
  9. Jan 9, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    Rigid offers surface mount and flush mount. I used 2 flush mount P/N 20621.
     
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    I don't have anything that's like the Ignit. Those are pretty unique to rigid. I have what looks more like a square rock light.
     
  13. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    Nice. I was just thinking about that idea.

    Are they pretty good for when some azzhat needs reminding to cut his highbeams? Offroad only, of course.
     
  14. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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    It is tempting to flash a tailgater but I never have. It would definitely be blinding.
     
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    It's what I'm afraid of doing. May end up remotely mounting the switch in the bed along with the relay pack if I do this light on the bumper.
     
  16. Jan 9, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    I found some pics I took. The instructions call to drill a 1.75" ROUND hole using a hole saw. I refused to have the "throwing a hot dog thru a hall way" method. I wanted the lights to be nice and snug.
    I used a sheet of paper for the 1.4"X1.4"square and slid the lights in making the template. I drilled a pilot hole and used a utility blade to cut the rest of the square.

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  17. Jan 10, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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  18. Jan 16, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Nice man, I'm gonna look into those lights.....I have the regular size flush mounts but they have a huge backing....
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    If you do, look in the Deals section. There's a dealer that will give you really good pricing on these lights shipped, but you'll have to PM him.
     

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