Front end upgrades on 2023 Tundra Limited

We recently got a 2023 Limited lunar rock and wanted to delete all the chrome, and install the PRO grill with marker lights, main light bar and also the secondary lower light bar (in amber). I have a friend who has a paint shop and was able to paint the grill surround/moustache to match and then we painted the rear bumper corners black. Getting all the lights dialed in is always the trickiest part for me as I don't have a ton of electrical experience. I connected one of the light bars to a Cali-Raised factory switch. That worked well and light works perfectly. I tapped the marker lights into the fuse panel on the driver's side of the engine. These come on with the ignition. For the third (lower) light bar, I ultimately want to connect those to the fog light circuit. I am having a tough time with this as I don't know if I can tap in to the fuse panels to do this or if I have to get the Canbus that I have seen a few others use. Any suggestions or thoughts are appreciated.

 

I am in the same process as your build. Waiting on delivery of painted parts/grill/markers to do the swap.

Few questions if you don't mind me asking.

• Where did you get the marker harness from?
• How is the DD light bar output? Was leaning on ordering this on BF sales
• Did you have any pics of the wiring setup for the LB?

Keep us updated on the Stealth light bar install! Sick build!

 

I just got the markers from eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/234934865560
I feel like the DD light bar has some good power. Maybe not the same as a Baja Designs, but still really good. Both light bars are Diode Dynamics. I was happy with the install and all the parts they have seem to be high quality. I will send some pics of the wiring for the light bar shortly. There are some really good Youtube videos as well that I have watched, but I'll send some photos later. One of the trickier parts was getting the harness for the switch through the fire wall. It's not that hard, but you really need to push hard to get the fabric insulation underneath the drivers side/steering column out of the way. Once you do that, it's easy. There is one harness that goes to the positive and negative on the battery, one that goes to a relay, and one that goes to a switch. The one thing I still would like to do is tuck the harness that crosses the engine at the back under the cowling as opposed to how I have it now zip tied in place.

One thing I'll mention to be careful with on the grill install is the grill shutter can easily become detached when you're removing/installing, so make sure it is all connected correctly. There is a bar that helps orient all of the shutters in the same plane. Make sure everything is clipped into place. Also, there are ALOT of screws/fasteners. Make sure to remember where they all go when you put them back on. I had a Gen 2 Tundra where I replaced the grill and it was so much easier, more straight forward.

Thanks for the message.

 

OK, here are the pics of the wiring set-up for the light bar. First pic is of the wire going through the small grommet through the firewall to under the drivers side to be wired to the Cali-Raised switch on the left side of the dash with other factory switches.

 

I would recommend heat shrinking over the connector butts. Also I put my relay under the plastic shroud to hid it, and make it look cleaner. You could make the wiring look quite a bit cleaner, if that matters to you.

Another thing I did was got the DD duel harness. That way there is only one negative/positive wire to connect to the battery. But also on one switch.

 

Big thanks! That is a good suggestion for the harness. I didn't see that when I ordered it. I definitely plan to clean up the wiring and put beneath the shrowd. I do have some heat shrink I'll cover up the butt connectors with. Good suggestion as well. Thanks again

 

Much appreciated!

 

so from my understanding the duel harness allows you to run 2 light bars under the same switch in conjunction?

 

correct

 

I created my own dual output harness from the two harnesses that I had and now both light bars are running off the same switch.

 

How did you mount the marker lights? I got a similar set and without a bracket like the OEM TRD ones come with I can’t figure it out and would like to know before I start the swap. Is it just double side tape ?

 

I actually used epoxy to glue them in place and did an OK job. They're obviously stuck on there now for good and super solid, but might have been able to do a little cleaner with VHB tape. I don't think one needs the bracket as the lights fit pretty nicely in the spots where they are.

 

Did a similar set up minus the 2nd (lower light bar). I feel the DD fog lights are the real deal. Made a HUGE difference from OEM and almost do as much lighting as the headlight high beams. The markers, grill, and light bar complete the look and package but fog lights are what surprised me the most. Highly recommended. Can install without taking whole grill off as well. simply remove lower "tundra" trim.

 

I can’t wait to install mine. Should be coming sometime next week. I got DD’s SS3 Pro’s in amber/yellow during their Black Friday sale and the SS6’s as well but the fogs were back ordered. I’ve seen some images of the SS6 in action but you can’t really tell how they perform. Hoping they’ll be as good as everyone says they are, but from my experience with the SS3’s I have high hopes.

 

I like it so far, in all that has been done so far! Keep going!
I too, am slowly working on my 2023 1794.

 

This is the info I was searching for, I have a set of the DD fogs on the way and was hoping that it could be done much simpler than their instructions made it seem. Any tips on how to remove the lower trim? I don’t want to be breaking clips on my brand new truck. Thanks!

 

small plastic trim removal tool. Can start on one far side and work your way to the opposite or middle out. Either way.
Given the tight fit from the factory, you almost have to flex the piece out and in when re-inserting. Bowing it a bit, if that makes sense.

super easy, just go slow

 

Thanks for the advice, I'll probably wait until it either warms up or I can get it into the shop long enough to get it warmed up. Flexing cold plastic sounds a little iffy.

 

It’s fairly thin so pretty flexible. This is the video I used to install mine that does a better job of explaining

https://youtu.be/oGMn-lFb9-E?si=G-jqbKxhEEJuG_WO

 

That's way easier than the way described on DD's website. I appreciate the link!

 

Can you take a picture how your wired in the amber lights?!

 

Painted stache looks awesome

 

So I connected the positive to the fuse with an add a fuse as can be seen in the photo, and the negative to the ground on the side (see other picture).

 

The submitted pictures above is how most are doing the connections using the fuse box. alternatively, a separate fuse distribution block should be used in conjunction with a decent amp rated (5-10 relay) and a Aux Switch. (Stay off the CANBUS)

**CAUTION** If you do not fully understand CANBUS systems, I would advise not to splice into the vehicle's CANBUS attached lights and devices to run Aux lighting and other fun stuff. This could potentially interfere with other systems attached to the CANBUS system. This can include light taps used back in the old days. Also, Aux lights and other stuff could carry a higher amp draw and interfere with the CANBUS as well.

The Control relays can be bought online (12VDC @ 5-10A rated )
The switches I used are bought from Cali raised off road.

hope this helps.

 

Just got my truck 2 weeks ago and am quickly slipping down this rabbit hole...Everyone still recommend the amber marker lights from eBay over other companies?