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Under hood lighting

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by rbros, Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Dec 25, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    rbros

    rbros [OP] New Member

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    Why didn’t Toyota put some under hood lighting on these trucks? Even cheap cars have it. Let’s see what you have installed
     
  2. Dec 25, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    bleach

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    I've never had any import that had one. Most of the domestic brands have had one in the last 25 years.
     
  3. Dec 25, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    ElNopal

    ElNopal Stay classy and be well

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    Matt Gecko hood light kit here:

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  4. Dec 25, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Mrpgfernandez

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    Wow that looks nice and bright. I hope to put that on my 2018 tundra soon.
     
  5. Dec 25, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    jackienguyener

    jackienguyener OKToyota

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    Dual VLEDS 6” Strip lights

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  6. Dec 25, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Did you guys just have a on off switch or some kind of pressure switch for when the hood opens?
     
  7. Dec 25, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4

    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    Couple LEDs left over from the old cab light install. Pressure switch turns on when hood goes up (bottom far right).
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  8. Dec 25, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    ElNopal

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    I opted for an OEM style switch inside the cab...

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  9. Dec 26, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    linex bed Truxedo Pro F-15 Tonneau,Weathertech mats,TRD exhaust,Matt Geckco bed lights,hood light,shorty antenna, all LED lights inside, Fomoto oil drain valve,
    Matt Gecko’s very easy install!
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  10. Dec 26, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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    Not nearly enough room here!
  11. Dec 27, 2020 at 4:46 AM
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    Tyger Folding Tonneau cover Polished stainless running boards LED interior lighting VLED Footwell Kit LED Bed lighting
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    Cost me less than $40. I did a write up here as well as a YouTube howto. I used a tilt switch and LED kit from Walmart. Works great!
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2020 at 10:34 PM
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