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VLEDS puddle lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by switch, Apr 9, 2024.

  1. Apr 9, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    switch

    switch [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Last year I installed the VLEDS foot well lights and they are awesome. Chloe Kuo does a great review of them here:


    I noticed that the kit has an unused female connector and that got me thinking about adding puddle lights to the bottom of the doors.

    The install is pretty straightforward since it just requires drilling a small hole for the wire in the bottom of the door panel. The parts needed are:

    SKU: BAR_21_SE_W_5K
    Color Temp
    5000K NATURAL WHITE
    qty 2
    EXTENSION WIRE 2 PIN WP STYLE

    SKU: 2_WP_EXT_4
    Extension Length
    4 FOOT
    QTY 2

    EXTENSION WIRE 2 PIN WP STYLE
    SKU: 2_WP_EXT_8
    Extension Length
    8 FOOT
    QTY 1

    2 PIN WATERPROOF HARDWIRE Y ADAPTER
    SKU: 2_WP_Y_2
    Y Adapter Type
    2 WAY
    QTY 1


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    This was an amazing uplift that just took a couple of hours to do. The wiring is literally plug-and-play and runs through the existing conduit from the door to the body.

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  2. Apr 10, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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    Benny blanco

    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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    Some stuff
    I added a light to shine down under the armrest. IMG_0687.jpgThis is my temporary adjustable mount. IMG_0689.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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    FLAK-TAC

    FLAK-TAC Only banned twice…so far

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    Wondering how many lights you could run in parallel with this kit? Possibly rock lights or something outside the truck would be cool.
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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    Willy Lump Lump

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    This and that
    Probably more than you want to purchase. I have this same idea too.
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

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    Hood Struts, My version Fogs always ON, Map & Overhead Light Mod,
    If you use the violet wire (-) of the Cargo Lamp connector and a fused relay you can add as many as the relay used would allow.
    upload_2024-4-12_22-13-56.png
    On-Off-On switch optional.
     
    Last edited: Apr 12, 2024
  6. Apr 11, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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    sylvius

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    That’s awesome. I wanted puddle lights but couldn’t because of the MTM cameras. I wonder if one could get best of both worlds.
     

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