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Ultimate 3rd Brake Light mod

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Mar 27, 2017.

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  1. Mar 28, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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    all these light projects makin me seriously jealous. come do mine! haha
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    Has something to do with the way the cap roof is stamped. DC's have a whole different design than the AC. Regardless of trim level.
    I can retrofit an access cab if you want!
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Ummmm.....hell yes, please!
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Sweet
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    :laser:Teach me your ways Light Master! Always bringing the heat.:thumbsup:
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    I am interested in seeing what you do with an access cab light as well.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    Had a little bit of time to work on it. There will be 3 red LED bars mounted from behind on a custom 3D printed panel.
    Getting them to line up perfect with the lines in the Factory lens is a bit tricky.
    Also, I am installing a flash module inside so the brake lights will flash a few times then stay solid when you press the brake:):)

    They are bright!! even in the daylight AND behind the smoke tint
    [​IMG]
     
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    MESO, Mar 31, 2017
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  9. Mar 31, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    That setup looks awesome and I love the 3 bar look. Nice Job!!!!!
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    WOW! ....damn man, that is gonna be so sweeeeeeettt!
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Still waiting for it
    Dammit stew.
    Imma give you another week to figure this out then I'll be sending you my light.

    Hurry up and finish those BTLM.
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    Looking good. I'll see how the final product turns out. Maybe thinking a lighter smoked look might match a white truck with the tails.. hmm
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    HAhaa. If I do these it will be a core exchange kinda thing. Too much work to get the light out, might as well swap it while the headliner is down.
    Ya...dont get me started on the BTLM...
    That is why I am pre-occupying my time with other enhancement mods.
    I can do this mod on an all clear no problem. In fact, I am thinking about cutting an opening in the smoke right in front of the brake LED's to let even MORE light out. Have some red tint on hand as well...might even try that.
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    would like write up or kit I can buy to make brake light twice as bright.
     
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  15. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    If you do sell these I would be down for one.
    44XGUQ.png
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2017 at 8:37 PM
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    You are viewing the write up now:rofl:.
    As far as kit....doubt it. Most of this stuff is custom and/or one-off. Not to mention the brake has to be cut open to retrofit it.
    Also, pretty sure this is way past "twice as bright"

    If enough people want it, I might. OEM 3rd brake lights are pricey new(~$120)plus all the LED mods I'm doing.
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    more details :D

    how much do the LED's cost?
     
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  18. Apr 1, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    Final total: 162 LED's:eek:
    Overkill?? NAHHHH
    [​IMG]


    Custom brake light calls for a custom made panel:)
    [​IMG]

    You may have noticed, I removed the smoke in the middle and replaced it with transparent Red film.
    [​IMG]


    The red film helped out the intensity A TON!!!! I want this as bright as can be!
    (camera probably can't pick it up, but damn these are bright)
    [​IMG]


    Just waiting on my roof black vinyl so I can remove the antenna, brake light all in one shot. Gonna look sweet!:bananadance:
     
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  19. Apr 5, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    Wired, sealed back up, new foam.. ready to install.
    [​IMG]

    This is not for the faint of heart. The entire rear section of the headliner needs to drop down in order to remove the nuts holding the light in.
    Removed:
    [​IMG]


    While you wait for installed pics,,
    here is stock brake light VS My ultimate:headbang:
    [​IMG]
     
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    First, those awesome tail lights, and now these. Stew, if you keep this up, you're gonna single-handedly wipe out my 401k!!

    Sub'd, cuz I can't resist this stuff... :frusty:
     
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