I am thinking about ordering this. I was wondering if anyone here had it and had a review??
TruXedo B-Light
TruXedo B-Light
TruXedo B-Light??
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stadt11
LetMeGoogleThatForYou.com
Save yourself some money and put some simple/cheap LEDs under there and wire 'em up to your cargo light. Otherwise if you want to buy a kit, Bell makes a Universal Kit for lots cheaper.
I think there may even be a thread around here somewhere showing this...
I think there may even be a thread around here somewhere showing this...
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Here's a thread from a guy on GMT
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93508
I apologize if forum cross posting isn't permitted.
Though the Truxedo kit would probably work just as well
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93508
I apologize if forum cross posting isn't permitted.
Though the Truxedo kit would probably work just as well
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
I really like that guy's from GMT. That switch fit perfectly in the hole. I'll have to remember that for someday.
Having some under-tonneau cover lights would be nice, but for now a flashlight is good enough for me. It would be different if I were hauling a lot of small things during the night.
Having some under-tonneau cover lights would be nice, but for now a flashlight is good enough for me. It would be different if I were hauling a lot of small things during the night.
Not a problem doing this, but if one of our members do a similar mod it would be nice if said member created their own How To and posted it here on TMC for future reference. All of us GM guys have gained immense knowledge from GMT, some of that knowledge should eventually trickle over here.Here's a thread from a guy on GMT
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93508
I apologize if forum cross posting isn't permitted.
Though the Truxedo kit would probably work just as well
stadt11
LetMeGoogleThatForYou.com
That's the one I was thinking of. Thanks Nick.
Not a problem doing this, but if one of our members do a similar mod it would be nice if said member created their own How To and posted it here on TMC for future reference. All of us GM guys have gained immense knowledge from GMT, some of that knowledge should eventually trickle over here.Here's a thread from a guy on GMT
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93508
I apologize if forum cross posting isn't permitted.
Though the Truxedo kit would probably work just as well
One of these days, I'm gonna go buy a couple hundred yards of wire and take a week off from work. Then I'll add these lights, the cargo light switch, second battery, and 4WD indicator! 
mblouir
I need a hobby.
I agree to pick up some universal LED strips and put them in yourself. Much cheaper since you won't be paying for brand name.
I've also seen guys wire it up in such a way as to add a pin switch between the tailgate and the truck, so that when you open the tailgate the lights come on. Seems much more convenient to me.
Just a quick google search, but it also came up on a Taco forum. He put in a hard switch, as well, in case he leaves his tailgate open.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/50375-how-bed-lights-w-tailgate-pin-switch.html
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I've also seen guys wire it up in such a way as to add a pin switch between the tailgate and the truck, so that when you open the tailgate the lights come on. Seems much more convenient to me.
Just a quick google search, but it also came up on a Taco forum. He put in a hard switch, as well, in case he leaves his tailgate open.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/50375-how-bed-lights-w-tailgate-pin-switch.html
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That's a good idea! 
I'm a member here too. Here it is for those of you that aren't a GMT member.
I am going to attempt to do a how-to on adding some bedlights if anyone else is interested. The first thing that I did was measure the bed rails to see approximately how long they were. I then found these lights on ebay for a pretty good price so then it was a go.
After I received the lights in the mail and got my Line-x liner sprayed in finally, I was ready to start.
I first started by connecting this wire and putting the 40A fuse in the box that is required.
I then tested the power at the 7 pin plug at the back of the truck to make sure that there was power to it. After this, I disconnected the battery so as not to have a disaster and blow somethin up.
The next thing I did was to tie into the power wire as is shown in this picture and added an inline fuse and then ran it up right next to the wiring for the turn signals.
I removed the left turn signal and used this area as my place to connect all the wires as it was a convenient, and also gave me a place to ground the lights. I ran the wires from the lights down behind the inside of the bed by the rear stake rails and came out at the tail light. I connected the power and ground wires from each strand of lights making sure that they were the same for both (the only work one way as I later found out with a blow fuse). I then ran my light grounds, light positives, and power wire up through the bottom of the stake pocket, and out this hole in the side of the bed.
I then connected those 3 sets of wires to this switch and after slight modification of the switch to make it fit, installed it in the hole.
I then connected the ground wire from the ground post of the switch to a ground in the turn signal and then reconnected the battery, and VOILA!! (Pictures are after I removed the tape backing from the lights and pressed them into place)
I still wasn't sure how bright it was going to be, but here are some pictures of it in the dark.
Works great for seeing if you have anything in the bed when its dark out or if you are like me and have a cover on the bed.
I hope this helps anyone that is looking to do something like this, and I would be more than happy to entertain any questions you may have. Either post here, or PM me.
-Mitch
Oh and total cost was only about 35 bucks.
I am going to attempt to do a how-to on adding some bedlights if anyone else is interested. The first thing that I did was measure the bed rails to see approximately how long they were. I then found these lights on ebay for a pretty good price so then it was a go.
After I received the lights in the mail and got my Line-x liner sprayed in finally, I was ready to start.
I first started by connecting this wire and putting the 40A fuse in the box that is required.
I then tested the power at the 7 pin plug at the back of the truck to make sure that there was power to it. After this, I disconnected the battery so as not to have a disaster and blow somethin up.
The next thing I did was to tie into the power wire as is shown in this picture and added an inline fuse and then ran it up right next to the wiring for the turn signals.
I removed the left turn signal and used this area as my place to connect all the wires as it was a convenient, and also gave me a place to ground the lights. I ran the wires from the lights down behind the inside of the bed by the rear stake rails and came out at the tail light. I connected the power and ground wires from each strand of lights making sure that they were the same for both (the only work one way as I later found out with a blow fuse). I then ran my light grounds, light positives, and power wire up through the bottom of the stake pocket, and out this hole in the side of the bed.
I then connected those 3 sets of wires to this switch and after slight modification of the switch to make it fit, installed it in the hole.
I then connected the ground wire from the ground post of the switch to a ground in the turn signal and then reconnected the battery, and VOILA!! (Pictures are after I removed the tape backing from the lights and pressed them into place)
I still wasn't sure how bright it was going to be, but here are some pictures of it in the dark.
Works great for seeing if you have anything in the bed when its dark out or if you are like me and have a cover on the bed.
I hope this helps anyone that is looking to do something like this, and I would be more than happy to entertain any questions you may have. Either post here, or PM me.
-Mitch
Oh and total cost was only about 35 bucks.
