Rear Cargo Light Install

elmariachi · 04-26-05, 09:06 PM

Rather than bury this at the end of previous threads on the subject, I am posting this fresh. Here's a link to my quickie install of a center dome light assembly in the rear cargo area above the hatch.
http://www.jimreiss.com/landcruisers/

FYI per CDan, oak assemblies are now out of production, gray are still available. I picked up a couple oak ones from online salvage yards.

97 FZJ80 · 04-26-05, 09:49 PM

Thanks Jim! I'm looking forward to mounting my light following your instructions this weekend.

John

turbocruiser · 04-26-05, 09:52 PM

Very cool write up man, thanks for this!

beno · 04-26-05, 09:53 PM

Nice Jim. Thanks for sharing. ANother thing to put on the list.

Junk, make it a FAQ...

-onur
Akron, OH

RavenTai · 04-26-05, 10:04 PM

Nice detailed write up

LX_TREME · 04-26-05, 10:14 PM

Nice...

very detailed oriented you should post with George LED on the last pics

97 FZJ80 · 04-27-05, 12:50 PM

How about adding this thread to the 80 tech section?

Heffenoche · 04-27-05, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the write-up. I have light assembly, still need to get the led and I'm all set to go. I'll have to see if I can find the wiring harness since mine is a 94.

tucker74 · 04-27-05, 02:20 PM

Sweet - good thing my interior is gray!

Tucker

97 FZJ80 · 04-29-05, 04:34 PM

Jim,

Why did you cut the 4 molded standoff? I would think that the 4 standoffs would help prevent the light from mounting too far in crushing the headliner.

The light I have is probably from a 93/94 model as it has the additional metal back covers and does not have the 4 standoffs.

John

elmariachi · 04-29-05, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97 FZJ80

Jim,
Why did you cut the 4 molded standoff? I would think that the 4 standoffs would help prevent the light from mounting too far in crushing the headliner.
The light I have is probably from a 93/94 model as it has the additional metal back covers and does not have the 4 standoffs.

After sticking it up in there is seemed that the standoffs were going to keep it from mounitng flush against the headliner, so I whacked them off. I have another one non-whacked and I may try it when I get some time. Post up a pic when you get yours in.

97 FZJ80 · 05-01-05, 09:18 AM

I will post pictures when I have it done. I'm losing the 80 for a week as the minivan is down.

I'll do a writeup later on why the 80 trumps the Honda Odyssey in performing minivan duties.

stayalert · 05-23-05, 08:32 AM

Thanks! Becasue of your post I pursued and completed this mod. Havn't tried it yet in the dark but it was pretty easy and straighforward to do......And CDan once again has demonstrated a level of service which I wish were more common.

Cheers
Rob M
Concord, MA '94 fz80

97 FZJ80 · 07-04-05, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmariachi

After sticking it up in there is seemed that the standoffs were going to keep it from mounitng flush against the headliner, so I whacked them off. I have another one non-whacked and I may try it when I get some time. Post up a pic when you get yours in.

I finally got the light installed in the 100F+ heat this weekend. The standoffs behind the 4 screw holes did not interfere with the light sitting flush with the headliner as they are only about 1/8 inch tall.

I do have the following notes to add to Jim's excellent installation instructions.

* I did not have to remove the seatbelt anchor on the D-pillar. I pulled the black rubber gasket out enough to allow the upper part of the D-pillar plastic cover pull out. This in turn allow me to access the hatch-to- headliner trim gasket under the D-pillar plastic trim.
* I did not cut off the 4 standoffs behind the 4 screw holes of the light. The light still fit flush
* I used 1" screw (factory screws were 3/4") to mount the light. Like Jim, my headliner were still pushed in just a bit. I might go back and replace the screws with 1-1/4" ones.
* The back of my dome light was significantly different than the light shown on Jim's website. In addition, the light I have has a metal shield behind the bulb.
* I used George's LED in place of the bulb.
* I did not remove the metal shield behind the bulb. As it is, the shield forced the LED to sit at an angle. This suited my use as I wanted the LED light to focus more light down/rear ward towards the tailgate. I did put electral tape around the metal shield to prevent the LED from shoring out.
* I purchase the light along with the electrical connector pigtail and about 6" of wires. It simplified things as I did not have to fabricate the light connector.
* I opted to tap the wiring at second row light with vampire taps for 18-22 gauge wires. I did not feel comfortable soldering wires within 6" of the headliner.

Here are the pictures of my installs.

Bryan E. · 07-05-05, 07:04 AM

Cool write up Jim.

Thanks Dude!

MoGas · 11-29-06, 08:09 PM

One thing I would like to add is that there is a wiring harness with the appropriate connector for a cargo area light in the top of the liftgate pillar on the US Driver's side. It is taped in there. Models that do not have factory 3rd row have a light back there and Toyota did not make a different harness just for non 3rd row vehicles. I found this out while removing my light that is designated for this mod from a salvage yard donor that had the headliner torn in the back. You just have to pull the windlass off and reach in there for it.

Dave

cool breeze · 04-10-08, 02:43 PM

Link doesn't work anymore... is there a new page?

Falco80 · 04-10-08, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoGas

One thing I would like to add is that there is a wiring harness with the appropriate connector for a cargo area light in the top of the liftgate pillar on the US Driver's side. It is taped in there. Models that do not have factory 3rd row have a light back there and Toyota did not make a different harness just for non 3rd row vehicles. I found this out while removing my light that is designated for this mod from a salvage yard donor that had the headliner torn in the back. You just have to pull the windlass off and reach in there for it.

Dave

Yep, like Dave said, the plug is already waiting for you...
A few of us guys in oz have done this mod and it works a treat. Myself and a few others have used a 48 Led light, picked up from a boating accesories store. I also replaced all the other interior lights with Led's and would recommend it to anyone interested. Cost me about $140 Aus, but it's nice and bright inside at night!

Nice work Jim using the factory light, looks the goods!

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NLXTACY · 05-29-08, 01:36 AM

Ugh ok I was just about to do this mod because I scored two OAK lights and when I go to the link, Jim's site is down. Being as this is directly connected to the FAQ section, any way to get the link working again? Especially since I would like to do this mod

Bluetribal · 05-29-08, 07:47 AM

I think I have the info you are looking for saved in a word doc. at home. On projects I plan to do I typically copy all the info to a word doc. so things like that don't happen. So if you don't get any further help today, PM me your e-mail address and I will send you what I have this evening......

cruisertom911 · 05-29-08, 08:14 AM

Cool write. Inspired me to pick one up from the junkyard while I was gettin some stuff for my Hilux. Found one in in the same color as the rest of 'em. Got the LED coming to me so I'm gonna get out today and see if I can find the wire up in the pillar and get this light mounted. Thanks

nuclearlemon · 05-29-08, 12:10 PM

it's a very simple mod. i did mine a couple weeks ago. mine was from some other toyota, but it was free. same idea though. i just pressed the light against the headliner to figure out where to cut the headliner (only a small center section has to be cut out to clear the back of the light assy). there is a recessed area in the rear body area.

i didn't know about the plug, but with a coat hanger, i pulled wires from the center domelight back and used heatshrinkable crimp connectors. my dome light was only two bolt hole, so drilled the holes and installed sheemetal screws. install led bulb. done.

RescueU · 06-03-08, 07:46 AM

Jim,

The link to your website is dead. Is there an updated link or did you post your write-up somewhere else on Mud?

Thanks.

Bluetribal · 06-03-08, 07:52 AM

Ahh crap, My Bad NL I totally forgot to e-mail you my info for this project. I have it on a sticky note now so I will send it this evening. Sean (RescueU), if you would like the info I could e-mail it to you as well if you PM me your e-mail address.

NLXTACY · 06-03-08, 08:54 AM

No love. No love

Why not post it up so that everyone can enjoy it?

Bluetribal · 06-03-08, 12:06 PM

I have a whole write-up planned but I was waiting till' I re-built my website. And I have been totally slacking on that. I will post them in my Mud album tonight and share the link.....

04-26-05, 09:06 PM	#1
elmariachi IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Shufflin' Through the Texas Sand TLCA# 6760 Posts: 1,872	Rear Cargo Light Install Rather than bury this at the end of previous threads on the subject, I am posting this fresh. Here's a link to my quickie install of a center dome light assembly in the rear cargo area above the hatch. http://www.jimreiss.com/landcruisers/ FYI per CDan, oak assemblies are now out of production, gray are still available. I picked up a couple oak ones from online salvage yards. __________________ Houston, TX 1997 FZJ-80, factory lockers, OEM 13L subtank, OME-Js, BFG's, ARB, dual batteries, rear seat DVD. Lone Star Land Cruisers

04-26-05, 09:49 PM	#2
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,256	Thanks Jim! I'm looking forward to mounting my light following your instructions this weekend. John __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

04-26-05, 09:52 PM	#3
turbocruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,039	Very cool write up man, thanks for this! __________________ 97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, LandTank MAF, 3" Ceramic Coated Custom Exhaust, Ron Davis Racing Radiator, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, New Toyota Calipers All Around, Toyota Pads, 33" Revos, ARB Front Bumper, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, Skid Plates, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shaft. HG PM'd, 8.5psi and climbing, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!

04-26-05, 09:53 PM	#4
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,635	Nice Jim. Thanks for sharing. ANother thing to put on the list. Junk, make it a FAQ... -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX.

04-26-05, 10:04 PM	#5
RavenTai Bish-u-ryd-da-ma-da-bus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia TLCA# 14809 Posts: 5,364	Nice detailed write up __________________ 1988 FJ62 on 33s 1996 LX450 on 33s I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale. Thomas Jefferson

04-26-05, 10:14 PM	#6
LX_TREME Unleash the Beast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA TLCA# 4500 Posts: 2,505 Blog Entries: 1	Nice... very detailed oriented you should post with George LED on the last pics __________________ '97 LX 450 KRD Racing 80 owner's club.com

04-27-05, 12:50 PM	#7
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,256	How about adding this thread to the 80 tech section? __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

04-27-05, 01:34 PM	#8
Heffenoche IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: VA Posts: 515	Thanks for the write-up. I have light assembly, still need to get the led and I'm all set to go. I'll have to see if I can find the wiring harness since mine is a 94. __________________ 94 FZJ80 134k Locked, ARB Front, OME heavy, Warn 12000, TJM Rear. 285 MTRs, LED's & rear cargo light. 85 FJ60 98k, ARB front, 3"lift, 32" BFG AT

04-27-05, 02:20 PM	#9
tucker74 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,904	Sweet - good thing my interior is gray! Tucker __________________ '94 FZJ80 '76 FJ40 www.walcs.com

04-29-05, 04:34 PM	#10
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,256	Jim, Why did you cut the 4 molded standoff? I would think that the 4 standoffs would help prevent the light from mounting too far in crushing the headliner. The light I have is probably from a 93/94 model as it has the additional metal back covers and does not have the 4 standoffs. John __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

05-01-05, 09:18 AM	#12
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,256	I will post pictures when I have it done. I'm losing the 80 for a week as the minivan is down. I'll do a writeup later on why the 80 trumps the Honda Odyssey in performing minivan duties. __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

05-23-05, 08:32 AM	#13
stayalert IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norwich, VT Posts: 1,004	Thanks! Becasue of your post I pursued and completed this mod. Havn't tried it yet in the dark but it was pretty easy and straighforward to do......And CDan once again has demonstrated a level of service which I wish were more common. Cheers Rob M Concord, MA '94 fz80 Last edited by stayalert; 05-23-05 at 01:51 PM.

07-05-05, 07:04 AM	#15
Bryan E. IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 237	Cool write up Jim. Thanks Dude! __________________ Bryan E. Emerald Green 94, Lifted w/J OME springs, L shocks, 315 MTR's, Snorkel, ARB bumper, etc. etc... Richardson, Texas

11-29-06, 08:09 PM	#16
MoGas Central Scrutinizer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Via Pittsburgh, PA TLCA# 17188 Posts: 1,151	One thing I would like to add is that there is a wiring harness with the appropriate connector for a cargo area light in the top of the liftgate pillar on the US Driver's side. It is taped in there. Models that do not have factory 3rd row have a light back there and Toyota did not make a different harness just for non 3rd row vehicles. I found this out while removing my light that is designated for this mod from a salvage yard donor that had the headliner torn in the back. You just have to pull the windlass off and reach in there for it. Dave __________________ Mine: 1993 FZJ80, Classic White. ARB Commercial, Warn 8274, Hanna Sliders, CDL, P7, JD HIRs, Slee harness, Dual Batteries,850/863, Slee 25mm spacers, SS brake hoses. 1965 M416 Trailer. Hers: 1988 FJ62, Red, Stock "El Rojo Grande" Copper State Cruisers Member #85 "I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Barry Goldwater

04-10-08, 02:43 PM	#17
cool breeze IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 667	Link doesn't work anymore... is there a new page? __________________ -Josh- '94 FJZ80 2nd owner 175k OME 2.5", Bumper'd: Dusty Made & custom front, TSL radials 36x12.5, Aussie locked rear and a really cool Soco magnet on the bumper! "If Chuck Norris drove a Land Cruiser, the resulting unstoppable force would destroy the earth."

05-29-08, 07:47 AM	#20
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,805	I think I have the info you are looking for saved in a word doc. at home. On projects I plan to do I typically copy all the info to a word doc. so things like that don't happen. So if you don't get any further help today, PM me your e-mail address and I will send you what I have this evening...... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

05-29-08, 08:14 AM	#21
cruisertom911 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Crime-free Southwest-Houston TLCA# 10508 Posts: 185	Cool write. Inspired me to pick one up from the junkyard while I was gettin some stuff for my Hilux. Found one in in the same color as the rest of 'em. Got the LED coming to me so I'm gonna get out today and see if I can find the wire up in the pillar and get this light mounted. Thanks __________________ '97 FZJ80, OME heavy, 1" spacers, 285 75/16, CDL/Pin-7, ARB front bumper, flareless, HIR '89 Pick-up, SAS, 4.88's, e-lockers,Marlin dual case & front bumper, All-Pro steering sliders rear bumper,on board air,bobbed,MM 9.5,PS,cold ass a/c, not a trailer queen '00 UZJ100 K&N,Magnaflow,wifes truck

05-29-08, 12:10 PM	#22
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,997	it's a very simple mod. i did mine a couple weeks ago. mine was from some other toyota, but it was free. same idea though. i just pressed the light against the headliner to figure out where to cut the headliner (only a small center section has to be cut out to clear the back of the light assy). there is a recessed area in the rear body area. i didn't know about the plug, but with a coat hanger, i pulled wires from the center domelight back and used heatshrinkable crimp connectors. my dome light was only two bolt hole, so drilled the holes and installed sheemetal screws. install led bulb. done. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

06-03-08, 07:46 AM	#23
RescueU IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 149	Jim, The link to your website is dead. Is there an updated link or did you post your write-up somewhere else on Mud? Thanks. __________________ __________________ - Sean 97' FZJ80 "Fire Engine" Red/ARB winch bar & M8000 /OEM Lockers/OME 850/863 & OME shocks/285-REVOs/Custom welded roof rack on factory rails (Blackout special)/mounted XTS5000 radio charger/ '88 4Runner

06-03-08, 07:52 AM	#24
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,805	Ahh crap, My Bad NL I totally forgot to e-mail you my info for this project. I have it on a sticky note now so I will send it this evening. Sean (RescueU), if you would like the info I could e-mail it to you as well if you PM me your e-mail address. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

06-03-08, 12:06 PM	#26
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,805	I have a whole write-up planned but I was waiting till' I re-built my website. And I have been totally slacking on that. I will post them in my Mud album tonight and share the link..... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*