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Added lights to the engine bay and WOW

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AramsTRD, Aug 13, 2021.

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  1. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:02 PM
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    Added 2 rock lights to the inside of the hood to light up the engine bay. Best thing I’ve done. Here is the link https://youtu.be/akBbMVvewr8

    rock lights- 2 Pods LED Rock Lights, Ampper...
    $13 2 Pods LED Rock Lights, Ampper Waterproof LED Neon Underglow Light for Car Truck ATV UTV SUV Offroad Boat Underbody Glow Trail Rig Lamp (White)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0T8DT5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    on off switch- Twidec/10Pcs AC 6A/250V 10A/125V...
    $9 Twidec/10Pcs 12V Round Rocker Switch AC 6A/250V 10A/125V SPST 2 Pin 2 Position On/Off Toggle Switch for Car Boat Automotive RV Black with Pre-soldered Wires KCD1-X-Y
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    t brackets- 12 Pieces Stainless Steel T Brackets (3.1 x 3.1 inch，80 x 80 mm) Flat Corner Braces, Corner Brackets Joint Right Angle Bracket Mending Repair Plate, 65 Pieces Screws Included
    $10 12 Pieces Stainless Steel T Brackets (3.1 x 3.1"，80 x 80 mm) Flat Corner Braces, Corner Brackets Joint Right Angle Bracket Mending Repair Plate, 65 Pieces Screws Included
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CXFYVJS
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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    Nice work!
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:07 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  4. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Not allowed to work on your car during the day due to HOA rules huh? :rofl:
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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    don't have HOA buddy, I do when and what I want, but when you,re on a trial or camping trip at night and you need it for some reason then you have it.
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    nice!
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    Video is great but some close up's of your work might be better. Defiantly following this as I may just do this myself...
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:53 PM
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    thank you
     
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    I will when its day time. I am not good at write ups. lol
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2021 at 11:12 PM
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    Very cool :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2021 at 11:56 PM
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    Cool. I just keep a mag-lite. If I need to look in my engine at night I’ll just set up camp and look at it in the morning.
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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    Is there anything people won’t make YouTube video of? :rolleyes:

    Back to the topic, I also added these same lights to various dark places (under the hood, under the dash, above the drivers seat, above the Subaru engine which powers it) on my VW Thing.
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Excellent post, gives me ideas, the parts links were also helpful, thanks!
    I may use the round style switch for my bed lights mod, since I have some insulated spade connectors I found these:
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    @AramsTRD Great Post, Do you know how thick they are ? I understand that they are 2.76" wide and 1.38" tall. Thank you for any help. Great idea.
     
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    Good Job !!! Thanks for being helpful to others here. Regards Scott
     
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    Nice
     
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    Awesome!
     
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    3AF4D568-9332-420E-AC30-88D677FF5733.jpg I did something similar but with a kit from one of the members here. It uses two led strips. Works well and doesn’t drain power during lengthy under-the-hood jobs. Add some hood struts and you’ve now got the cherry on top.
     
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    Thank you
     
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    Thank you
     
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