@ibrokemytoe23 thank you! Hoped it may help someone save big bucks on a nice setup that is still working great vs the extremely expensive kits from big name brands!!
@angell6425 not with the brackets I used, and that big of an LED bar will go beyond both sides of the hole itself. Not saying different brackets couldn't make it work though.
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN There are none below the stereo. The ones on the left side of my truck’s steering wheel should be the same as those in your truck. I ordered them from the link you posted here. So, did the seller send me the ones that go below the stereo?
@237311 this is the 1st I've heard of this, either they sent you the wrong button or your dash is different than mine? The link I shared is for the button I got that fit. I didn't have to order a different button for it.
@rhllnm everything still works great no signs of wear or rust! I still use it more off road but every once in a while flash a Tacoma coming the other way that has their light bar on! Lol. I wouldn't change anything about this setup.
@semperfi1566 it wasn't nighttime? Lol. Actually I was probably paying so much attention to the job and making sure the install itself was visible I didn't even think about it! Good catch!!
@@semperfi1566 yeah I love it, when I get off road man above the headlights and my fogs this thing lights up everything! I added the hidden LED bar in the hood scoop since then it's a nice touch for a little higher light!
@justablacktacoma I ran these they should have them for gen 3 if that's what you're looking for: th-cam.com/video/pMlYI9guyZo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2hpEBJQKFnSPeZUm
Useful video. was wondering why you chose to mount it behind the bumper grille instead of mounting it outside the grille, where the light wouldn’t be blocked. Maybe you didn't want to do any cutting or trimming, which is why you chose not to do it that way?
@237311 thanks for the reply! This is considered a "hidden" bumper mount, there is another mount that is longer from Cali-Raised and it extends the LED bar further forward through the bumper grill and you have to cut out the bumper grill to get it to fit. Because the LED bar lighting is so strong and the bumper grill slats are flat facing out, it doesn't block the light much at all. I wanted mine more incognito, like the hood scoop LED bar I installed in another video!
@L. Nguyen the radiator air flow is behind the main grill, this light bar is recessed behind the lower bumper grill opening and isn't as wide or as tall as the opening itself, any air flow will freely travel right around the light bar. Thanks for the comment and observation but it's not blocking air flow.
@Kaushal Act thankfully the opening in the bumper isn't sealed, any air flow can go around the light bar. That's a sound observation though, and something that should be considered before modifying anything on any vehicle or equipment, "Is what I'm doing going to damage something else?". Good input and thanks for the comment and checking out this video and my channel I appreciate it.
You installed it beautifully!!! Thank u so much. Very appreciative
@ibrokemytoe23 thank you! Hoped it may help someone save big bucks on a nice setup that is still working great vs the extremely expensive kits from big name brands!!
Thanks for the excellent tutorial! I was wondering how to best wire up my switch. This answered my question.
@DukeNukem3DFX thank you for the reply. I'm glad the video helped! Share if needed elsewhere!
What's the size light bar is that? I have 2014 and I'm looking for one
@user-cw8jv5kq8s everything is linked in the description hope that helps!!
do you think a 38 inch will fit in there?
@angell6425 not with the brackets I used, and that big of an LED bar will go beyond both sides of the hole itself. Not saying different brackets couldn't make it work though.
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN Thanks for the info!
Got the same on/off switch from Amazon however it wasn’t the exact size (smaller) as the dummy one.
@237311 the smaller buttons fit below the stereo.
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN There are none below the stereo. The ones on the left side of my truck’s steering wheel should be the same as those in your truck. I ordered them from the link you posted here. So, did the seller send me the ones that go below the stereo?
@237311 I believe there are 2 versions, you have to chose the right version?
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN Yea, the link in your video is for the smaller button. I reordered the bigger button.
@237311 this is the 1st I've heard of this, either they sent you the wrong button or your dash is different than mine? The link I shared is for the button I got that fit. I didn't have to order a different button for it.
Great video. Any comments after having it for a while?
@rhllnm everything still works great no signs of wear or rust! I still use it more off road but every once in a while flash a Tacoma coming the other way that has their light bar on! Lol. I wouldn't change anything about this setup.
How bright is it? i just bought a 2006 tacoma hunting truck and looking to do the same thing.
@garywebb33 it'll put a hurtin on the dark let me tell you that much!!
Great video but why would you installed a light bar and not show a night view
@semperfi1566 it wasn't nighttime? Lol. Actually I was probably paying so much attention to the job and making sure the install itself was visible I didn't even think about it! Good catch!!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN bright?
@@semperfi1566 yeah I love it, when I get off road man above the headlights and my fogs this thing lights up everything! I added the hidden LED bar in the hood scoop since then it's a nice touch for a little higher light!
Hello where you get those fog lights I’m wanting some of those but only have those for 2013-2015 tacoma
@justablacktacoma I ran these they should have them for gen 3 if that's what you're looking for:
th-cam.com/video/pMlYI9guyZo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2hpEBJQKFnSPeZUm
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN I have a 2nd gen as well 2009 and been wanting some fog lights like the ones you got in yellow
@@JustABlackTacoma link and info in description!!
Do you think a curved light bar would fit in the same location?
@SanDiegoVDubLife There's a good bit of room depending on how much bend there is, but it would be a test fitment situation.
Useful video. was wondering why you chose to mount it behind the bumper grille instead of mounting it outside the grille, where the light wouldn’t be blocked. Maybe you didn't want to do any cutting or trimming, which is why you chose not to do it that way?
@237311 thanks for the reply! This is considered a "hidden" bumper mount, there is another mount that is longer from Cali-Raised and it extends the LED bar further forward through the bumper grill and you have to cut out the bumper grill to get it to fit. Because the LED bar lighting is so strong and the bumper grill slats are flat facing out, it doesn't block the light much at all. I wanted mine more incognito, like the hood scoop LED bar I installed in another video!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN Link of the video for hood scoop LED bar installation?
@237311 th-cam.com/video/U_RXJ7u4WMc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IYNfa9S21nvA2tGz
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN Do you know if the wiring harness that you used here is a universal fit for any bar light? Thanks!
@237311 yes the wiring harness is for any light output you want on a switch!
How did you add the D rings to the front bumper? I have an 06 and all the kits are for 09 and up. Thanks!
@jer1980 I ran these on mine not sure what's different about 2005-2008...?
th-cam.com/video/UuB3lYfiriE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xcKqQA8yTpNj8wbC
Did you use a fuse?
@Jake Ricciuti the Nilight wiring harness referenced in the kit is fused. Thanks for asking!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN thanks I got all the stuff just wanted to know if I got the right one lol
@@jackricciuti2689 excellent!
How did you attach the 2 d-rings in the front
@Anthony Valdez I used these.
th-cam.com/video/UuB3lYfiriE/w-d-xo.html
air flow to radiator def. will be greatly reduced
@L. Nguyen the radiator air flow is behind the main grill, this light bar is recessed behind the lower bumper grill opening and isn't as wide or as tall as the opening itself, any air flow will freely travel right around the light bar. Thanks for the comment and observation but it's not blocking air flow.
I think to just blocked the air flow towards the radiator, which I think is not good… I might be wrong but this is what I think.
@Kaushal Act thankfully the opening in the bumper isn't sealed, any air flow can go around the light bar. That's a sound observation though, and something that should be considered before modifying anything on any vehicle or equipment, "Is what I'm doing going to damage something else?". Good input and thanks for the comment and checking out this video and my channel I appreciate it.