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Ultimate LED Tail Lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, May 24, 2017.

  1. May 31, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    LaPewPew

    LaPewPew Well-Known Member

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    I will have pictures up tomorrow. Lights look even better in person.
     
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  2. May 31, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    blakewhisenant

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    lots to come...
    Prices?.. Looking a DIY modding some limited lights. Would love a ready to install option.
     
  3. May 31, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    ElGatoLoco

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    Looks great
     
  4. May 31, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    MESO

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    These sold for $699. My production ones will be in the same ballpark. Knock yourself out with the DIY! Modding is fun:)
     
  5. Jun 1, 2017 at 9:19 PM
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    Logan.spencer

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    Do you still have tails to get rid of?
     
  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    I'll buy the kit, I don't mind hacking things up myself.
     
  7. Jun 24, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    MESO

    MESO [OP] Major Modder Vendor

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    I have a few more pairs ready to go. $725+$25 shipping. PM me if interested
     
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  8. Jun 24, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    Have a pic of the finalized pairs? You went thru so much revisions I lost track
     
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  9. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    MESO

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  10. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    Damn....why can't they be like $200. Lol.
     
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  11. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    Hell yeah, can't wait to see these out there!
     
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  12. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    MESO

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    You couldn't even buy new OEM's for that price.
    But really, there is a ton of work that goes into a set. Here is a breakdown:
    1)Cut open OEM lights
    2)Cleanup & Deburr all plastic edges
    3)Mask off and paint inside housing black
    4)Enlarge reverse hole, mount custom T20 bulb adapter
    5)Mount raptor lights around perimeter
    6)Tint stock inside lens
    7)Solder new LED brake board in,
    8)fab aluminum mounts with heatsinks use thermal paste
    9)Re-assemble and seal housing
    10)Wire up custom harness (all soldered/heatshrink)

    Probably forgot some stuff..but you get the point.
    BTW here is the harness in the back. As clean as possible:D
    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Jun 24, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    MESO

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    What's so different than stock?!
    I tried to keep the look clean and OEM as possible. Aesthetically, The average joe wouldn't notice the difference(that's my goal) until the lights turn on.. then the performance upgrades are obvious. Here are a few pics next to the stocks;
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  14. Jun 24, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    Must have mod imo. Can't just do chest day and neglect the back :muscleflexing:
     
  15. Jun 24, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    MESO

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    Never skip back day.
     
  16. Jun 24, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    updated original post
     
  17. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    damn it man! Everytime I think I have done enough to my truck I come across something like this. Don't know if I can justify $750 on tail lights but I want to..:rolleyes:
     
  18. Jun 25, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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    MESO

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    Do it.
    Everyone focuses on the front; light bars, grills, custom headlights... but then does nothing for the rear! These will fix that:)

    Bump, I have a few sets left.
     
  19. Jun 26, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    MESO

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    First batch shipping out today, thanks everyone!
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  20. Jun 26, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    PapaBear

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    Maybe I missed it, is there any way you'll be selling these LED blanks? Or know of where I can purchase them? Thanks
     

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