Anyone know of a good switch that would fit that opening?
Led lights in rear bumper
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Anyone know of a good switch that would fit that opening?
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I just noticed the vertical switch blank. Good info, thanks.
Just be careful of the actual dimensions of the eBay switches. There are two different sizes that look the same in photos.
Example: the left of the steering wheel in a Tacoma vs the center below the hvac controls in a Tacoma. Left of the steering wheel are larger and the ones that fit our blanks. Both of the FJ OEM switches fit our blanks for sure.
Example: the left of the steering wheel in a Tacoma vs the center below the hvac controls in a Tacoma. Left of the steering wheel are larger and the ones that fit our blanks. Both of the FJ OEM switches fit our blanks for sure.
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I'm kinda thinking if I run it directly to the battery, it might be a good idea to put a timer on it so that if it accidentally gets turned on, it won't kill the battery. I can find a 5 minute 12v timer, but I'd want something like a 10-20 minute timer. Any special wiring I'd need in this setup?
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H3Y-2 DC 12V Delay Timer Time Relay 0 - 60 Minute with Base
I was thinking something like this. That would automatically turn it off after a certain time. Not a schedule timer. Would this work in the engine bay or maybe under the dash? Or am I over thinking this?
I was thinking something like this. That would automatically turn it off after a certain time. Not a schedule timer. Would this work in the engine bay or maybe under the dash? Or am I over thinking this?
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EXACTLY what I am looking for. No way i would have found that without mud. Thanks Mike.
You're welcome. That thing has so many applications outside of what it was designed for.
I paid way too much for that horizontal switch(button) to be shipped from Austrailia. I think $50 total. The verticle one was only $15 on eBay.
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Currently undergoing that project. I have some light stripes on the receiver hitch and so far I've just soldered the diode and route the power wire to the load wire. Will be installing the switch tomorrow.
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Thought about that, but it's not good practice to be behind a truck in reverse with no driver.
I agree, I just meant they could be used as additional illumination when reversing without having to manual bump the switch every time. I agree with you and that's why a switch is a better option for actually using them as an auxiliary light source when working in the rear. I am thinking more for avoiding the elderly at Costco.
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Crap! If this thing wasn't built so well, i could install these lights. Unfortunately, there's not enough room between the bumper cover and the frame for these lights. Plan B: find a 6" flush mount led bar to go where the red reflectors are on the bumper. Plan C: cut a hole where the reflectors are for these lights. I'd prefer something to be the same size or bigger. Guess my hunt is ongoing.
Why not something like this?
FOR Land Cruiser CLEAR Lens LED Rear Bumper Reflector Backup Tail Brake Light
FOR Land Cruiser CLEAR Lens LED Rear Bumper Reflector Backup Tail Brake Light
great lights thanks for the link slickspawn.
Just ordered will post pics after i get them and install them next week.