Tacoma Bed Light Kits

T@co_Pr3runn3r · Jan 23, 2014

Cool, I'll be watchin for the green light when testing phase is complete..........

ramonortiz55 · Jan 23, 2014

tacodane[OP] said: ↑

Then I can do that. If people don't want I'll just lower the price without the switch in the kit.
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I agree..

Or you can offer options:

Kit with switch in the bed pocket.

Kit with switch in the left drop down pocket by the steering wheel

Or no switch at all.

Or price different switches.

Just a few ideas tossed around

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

Only thing with the switch in the cab. Is I can't honestly find a clean easy way without cutting a gasket. Unless im over looking it

The_Hodge · Jan 23, 2014

tacodane[OP] said: ↑

Only thing with the switch in the cab. Is I can't honestly find a clean easy way without cutting a gasket. Unless im over looking it
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the way i ran my switches/electrical is through the cable loom/gasket under the dash on the drivers side.

Fifthwind · Jan 23, 2014

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

Isn't that a tight fit?

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

I mean if people want to do that they can. I would have to supply more wire if that was there choice

The_Hodge · Jan 23, 2014

tacodane[OP] said: ↑

Isn't that a tight fit?
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there is a nipple like piece that is in the gasket, but no cables go through it as it's closed off. snip the tip (pardon the term) and you can easily run wires straight through the gasket (the way it was on my 07 and 09). as for extra wire, everything outside of the wire needed to hook between the lights will be customer dependent. they may want a different ground, run the switch different places, etc. i'd give enough to do a basic install and anything else is on them. as you can already tell, no kit will please everyone.

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

jhodge83 said: ↑

there is a nipple like piece that is in the gasket, but no cables go through it as it's closed off. snip the tip (pardon the term) and you can easily run wires straight through the gasket (the way it was on my 07 and 09). as for extra wire, everything outside of the wire needed to hook between the lights will be customer dependent. they may want a different ground, run the switch different places, etc. i'd give enough to do a basic install and anything else is on them. as you can already tell, no kit will please everyone.
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That's what I'm saying. It only takes about 23 ft from the bed to the battery for this install. And I I was going to give 25ft

T@co_Pr3runn3r · Jan 23, 2014

There is also the grommet around the emergency brake cables under center console to get wire into cab. I have cb coax coming in there as well as temp probe, fog and light bar wiring coming in thru firewall grommet. Also one under the driver chair too.

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

People have there choices. lol
I would go thru these options but it is currently 15° with a wind chill. lol

The_Hodge · Jan 23, 2014

T@co_Pr3runn3r said: ↑

There is also the grommet around the emergency brake cables under center console to get wire into cab. I have cb coax coming in there as well as temp probe, fog and light bar wiring coming in thru firewall grommet. Also one under the driver chair too.
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true. i forgot i have my coax running through the one under the passenger seat.

13HawaiianTRD · Jan 23, 2014

I like the original idea for the switch placement so you can keep tge original switch you were going to use in for my light kit.

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

OK good to know thanks

4x4Taco09 · Jan 23, 2014

Subbed. I'd be interested for sure

I bought strip lights to make my own, but I can out those in my toolbox now if your kit isn't too pricey

tacodane · Jan 23, 2014

OK so 4 kits are in the process of being put together. Still waiting for the LEDs and the loom tubing

tacodane · Jan 24, 2014

Ok so it is hard to decide on a switch so I'm just going to find one and go with it. besides the ones that are already my guinea pigs. It will look something like this. when the official list starts people can choose what colors they would like if its available. I will be going to radio shack to see what options they supply as well

Or a mini toggle switch.

tacodane · Jan 24, 2014

Yes you can tie into a wire if that's what you want to do. Yes LEDs don't use a lot of power

rubenc87 · Jan 24, 2014

Most of the power is off once the truck is off. If you run the wire to a hot wire you can have power whenever you wish.

tacodane · Jan 24, 2014

Like wiring it to the battery.

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