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Mirror-mounted Baja S2 DIY

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by robmpii, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. Jun 21, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    MESO

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  2. Jun 21, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Hey meso, just found this thread and was wondering if you could mock up an insert cowl. You know, cut a hole and plug it with your insert for a clean look, then mount the lights to your insert.
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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    Dude! Very nice work. I'm super impressed with your final product and couldn't be more psyched that you pulled the trigger and went for it. Looks fantastic. Take any pics inside the mirror cap?

    Also, good choice on going with the S2 pros. How do you like the full cornering lens as compared to the combo?
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    Thanks! And I didn't get pics inside the cap or housing, though I wish I had. Would of been helpful for others I think to see how the cutout looks from the back of the cap. There's two prongs / clips in there that need to be retained, and I had to shave almost half of the center prong to fit the light and keep it level. But I was able to retain it, and the cover clips in very securely still.

    (Using the Poway replacement mirror housing assembly for my notes here, but this housing won't work for BD S2's due to the configuration of the spring on this mirror. To fit the S2's, you have to go with the OEM housing with the spring assembly located in the underside of the housing.)

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    Inside of mirror cap before I modified. This is very close to how my final cuts came out.

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    I thought the other day I should have taken final pics of the inside of the cap for those who may attempt this in the future, but did not do so before I had it re-installed. And right now, don't want to mess with success. I'd be super bent if I messed up paint or broke a tab getting them back off and trying to take pics at this point!

    I didn't have a combo pattern to compare it to, but the wide cornering is perfect. No hot spots, and when I turn on the BD S8-20 light bar as well, I've now got this awesomely smooth full field of light for about 180* from the seats / mirrors forward.

    Before I got them on I was contemplating going with a combo lense, and cutting off 1/2 of the standard reflectors (the two reflectors are formed as one piece inside the light) and replacing with a work scene reflector behind the clear lense portion of the combo lense for more dispersion of light to the sides. Don't think it is even worth messing with. I have the bottom of the beam hitting about 25' or so to the front of the truck. The residual light to the bottom and sides lights up everything brightly and nicely, the the rise of the main pattern throws light a good distance downfield.

    This really is just what I was looking for in a cornering / ditch light. Props and thanks again for taking lead as test case on this! I couldn't be more pleased with how this works out and looks for what I wanted.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:08 AM
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    That awesome, great idea and easy to do. Props!
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    Great info folks! Awesome DIY!
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    Do you have part numbers for the mirror covers you used by chance? I've decided to undertake this myself and having tried and failed twice to get new covers from the dealer. Both times the mirror covers were wrong.
     
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  8. Sep 24, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    https://www.oempartsource.com/search?search_str=MIRRIOR

    They will be different PN's for color finish
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    I guess more specifically what I am trying to figure out is if my mirror (identical to the op), is the cover "without signal". For example my dealer order P# 87945-04050 unpainted and when I held it up to my mirror it seemed as if it would cover the led. But when I google searched the one "with signal" it looks completely different.

    Which is why I was wonder exactly what P#'s the op used to order his.
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    The Sport, OR, Pro, and Limiteds have the mirror turn signals. The SR and SR5 does not.

    Is there a reason that you are trying to order covers? My assumption is that the @robmpii modded his stock ones?
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    Yes, I am taking the same approach he did and ordering another set to do this light mod. That way If I mess it up or decide to remove them later down the road I can put the unmodified covers back on.
     
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  12. Sep 25, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    The one the dealer ordered is the wrong one, and is for mirrors for the SR and SR5 without the turn signals in the mirrors.

    Here's what I went with:

    https://www.1aauto.com/products/i/1AMRP01878?trk_msg=AVTVC3M4C1P4P666NGN9A11484&trk_contact=KC88RPC4ONR10CCCH50DHTEPH4&trk_module=tra&trk_sid=J16V81RKV8RAOQFHE3MIFRNCPC&utm_source=Transactional&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=https://www.1aauto.com/products/i/1AMRP01878&utm_campaign=OrderConfirmation&utm_content=1A+Order+Confirmation

    Since I didn't want to rush anything, and knew it would take me a while, I ordered the complete mirror with cover, and swapped out the complete mirror assembly. Unfortunately I found after I received the mirrors the mirror bodies I ordered would not work with this mod due to the location of the spring inside the mirror. So I then took the non-oem mirrors, and put them on the truck along with the oem mirror covers, and left those on for the 5 weeks or so of "here and there time" it took me to complete the mirror work . I then went to work on the oem mirrors and non-oem covers when time allowed, and at a much easier setting and pace (work desk / couch) than were I to have left them on the truck and attempted this.

    For $150, it was piece of mind, and also leaves me a complete set of mirrors and covers to throw on the truck should I decide to sell it, yet keep my modified mirrors.

    You might want to also consider a set of Meso's ultimate turn signals while you've got everything apart. Nicer look than the factory turns IMO.
     
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  13. Sep 25, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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    was thinking the same thing! great ideas
     
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    Get a vin # from a Tacoma that has the turn signal mirror and color you are looking for .
    Only that way they will give you the correct part you need.
     
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    Yup, already gave them my VIN and all and they still had to order 3 times. Ultimately had to order them pre-painted. I was able to get the first light installed today and I will finish the second tomorrow.
     
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  16. Sep 25, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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    Give them a vin from a Tacoma that has the parts you’re looking for.
    I needed one mirror cover for Turn signal and I used the vin from a Tacoma that has the parts I’m looking for only that way they can give you what you need.
    By any chance do you know where to get the Turn signal output to connect the wire ?
    Thank you
     
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  17. Sep 25, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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    Anyone seen this done on 2nd gen mirror? Or think the Baja S2s would or would not fit in a 2nd gen mirror? Really like this, plus being able to fold the mirror to point the light would be real useful for me.
     
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    That would be my VIN lol. Thankfully I got what I needed today. Unfortunately I don't know on the turn signal output, sorry.
     
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    I've only seen it on the 3rd gens here in the forum. But that doesn't necessarily mean it can't be done.
     
  20. Sep 26, 2020 at 12:40 AM
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    I might just take it to a shop just so they can find the turn signal out put I already wired it just need the output.
    Thank You .
     
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