Question about tapping into reverse lights

i just did the Gy6 halogen bulb upgrades instead of LED pods (2 35w bulbs, so 70w total or 5.8 amps at 12v)

FYI the reverse circuit has a 10amp fuse stock.

2 stock reverse lightbulbs (17 watts i think) and 2 18w led pods is fine for being tapped in, as thats 70watts as well.

 

Hehe, cheating tho

 

Well that and I am a novice at wiring lol guess Il have to read all the thread lol

 

I put mine on a switch, so I'm not blinding people at the mall when I'm backing up

 

yea i can't decide how i want to wire mine

 

I want to put mine on a switch too. I would like 3 options. Always off, always on, and on with reverse lights. I may have to call in an expert

 

Link to the bulbs you purchased? They are exact replacements? How much brighter are they? Seems like a nice and cheap mod!

 

they are not exact replacement but they fit in the stock socket easy. Look up 886 backup light mod.

 

yep and a LOT. Also circuit diagrams, amperage draw, etc...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...partment-and-led-reverse-spots-floods.406383/

 

I have one 3x3 pod in my bumper. It's plenty backing up. Just spliced into reverse lights

 

Thats an awesome write up with a ton of pictures! Thats exactly what i was looking for! Thanks!

 

I will be doing these flush mounts as well, how do you like them?

 

They're fine. Plenty of light. I just put in reverse and hit the parking brake and use it to hook up trailers or what not

 

With your engine off yes?

 

You can check my build. I flush mounted some Rigids. Definitely one of the best mods I did.

 

You can check my build. I flush mounted some Rigids. Definitely one of the best mods I did.

 

How tough is it to cut out the holes in the stock bumper for those? Would it be possible with either a sawzall, jigsaw (I've got metal cutting blades for both) or 4 1/2" grinder? Or some combination like starting with the grinder then finishing with a saw for better precision?

 

I havent done it yet but i will be using a pneumatic 3 inch cut off wheel and probably a dremal with a cut off wheel. 4 1/2 inch grinder wouldnt be as precise i dont think and a jig saw or sawzall would make a great cut. Let me know what you end up doing.