Why raptor lights?

Ford was required to put the lights on the Raptors by DOT regulations. It identifies them as oversized vehicles. They also have additional rear marker lights to meet the same DOT regulations. It is not a Ford exclusive design element, but how they implemented it is. It just so happens that it looks badass on them and they started a trend. Shame on them!!

 

Side note, love the wheels and stance! I have 6112/5160 combo as well but I gotta ask— what top hat kit is that on your 6112’s? Are they spacers?


Here’s my contribution to the thread:


I knew what they were originally designed for and I do love Raptors. I was never going to get them for myself but I got them as a secret santa gift so they’re on for kicks and I think they look great accenting the rest of the things I’ve done to the truck haha.

 

Yes, spacers to get the full 3” on the front.

Nice truck, btw

 

Dude, that looks really nice.

 

"Raptor" lights on a Tacoma...

 

Like I tell my kids all the time……

it’s a good thing we don’t all like the same stuff.

 

I can't stand Raptor lights. Primarily because as transportation markers they serve a purpose. If your truck isn't required to run them per DOT, then don't.

Plus, it seems every car on the road runs around with beams on high, fog lights on, blinding everyone on the road.

I've seen lots of Tacomas with beams on high, super bright LED's, fog lights going, and raptor lights. Ugh.

Enough with all the extra lights already. You aren't that important.

Or maybe I'm just old....

 

Never ceases to amaze me how butt hurt some get over 3-4 little amber lights.
String Xmas lights on your truck, if you like, IDGAF.
It's your truck.

 

YDGAF, your comment (all 4 of them in this thread) is proof-positive.

 

Well, it was either laugh at them or buy some and I’m a cheap bastard.

 

Maybe not old enough to remember the comment- “If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all”

Again, if you don’t like them, don’t put them on your truck. Personal preference….

And I’m sure glad we don’t all like the same stuff….

 

they are this generations fart pipe/big ass wing/spinner rims, but cheaper

 

It's comical.

 

I agree-

I think the concept of “you do you” should apply here.

Diversity isn’t always met with favorably…..

 

I remember when these were popular.

 

Definitely. Not. Played. Out.

 

imo, raptor lights lets your truck to be seen easier, which means its less likely to get hit by someone in inclement weather/ low visibility conditions. Also, if the owner likes to have the "raptor lights" on their vehicle, that doesn't have to be justified, it's there own vehicle just the fact that they please their owner is also a function.

 

This is direct evidence of the contrary

 

You’re missing some rows.

 

Not sure if it's an age thing or something else...probably something else. lol

I've had one member write a positive observation (on this thread) about these lights simply because of how they looked on my vintage grill.

It seems opinion-perception is the priority and voicing that observation is important.

I'm glad we all don't like the same stuff too.