Quick questions on "blinker mod."

1990dlx · 04-16-2012, 10:29 AM

I recently bought an aftermarket bumper. There are no blinker cutouts. It does have a couple cutouts for round fog/spotlights though. I read up on the blinker mod. Couple dumb questions...

1. If I drill and move the blinker lights to the running lights housing, will you be able to actually see them flashing if the running lights are on? Seems like the running light would wash out the blinker.

2. What about just putting the blinker bulb into the running light housing, then putting the running bulb into some aftermarket lights in the bumper? Then if I just wanted my running lights on, they would just look like fog lights. Not sure if the running light harness is long enough to make it to the cutouts in the new bumper.

Thanks for any input.

Dunk · 04-16-2012, 10:45 AM

Mine are in the running light housing and you can see them flash just fine. IMO it is much cleaner to keep it all in the factory housing if you can.

You might find actual fog lights more useful than using those slots as running lights also.

1990dlx · 04-16-2012, 10:55 AM

Cool. did you change the bulbs to amber color?

thanks.

ike · 04-16-2012, 11:47 AM

1. Yes you can see them.

2. If its not long enough it would be easy to extend.

Dunk · 04-16-2012, 02:44 PM

I dont think I changed them to amber... The marker lens is already amber so I think I just left it white.

1990dlx · 04-16-2012, 03:18 PM

thanks for the feedback. Is it a pain in the ass to pull the marker assembly out, so i can cut the new hole? Looks like it presses into some clips along with one screw. I didn't know if there was a trick to pulling it out, without breaking the clips off.

Thanks.

NorcalPR · 04-16-2012, 08:30 PM

Remove the screw, and grab at the back upper corner of the lamp, and pull.

You'll have to start there so the tab for the screw clears the headlight.

When reinstalling, start with teh bottom first and firmly press into place...

Also note, if you don't use an 1156/57 bulb (or the stock bulb) and you use a wedge bulb, you'll either need to add a resistor, install an electronic flasher, or open the stock flasher and cut a trace on the circuit board, otherwise the blickers will flash rapidly.

I'm running a wedge bulb on mine, and they're plenty bright enough.

1990dlx · 04-17-2012, 08:25 AM

Thanks guys! Appreciate all the help.

04-16-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
1990dlx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 855	Quick questions on "blinker mod." I recently bought an aftermarket bumper. There are no blinker cutouts. It does have a couple cutouts for round fog/spotlights though. I read up on the blinker mod. Couple dumb questions... 1. If I drill and move the blinker lights to the running lights housing, will you be able to actually see them flashing if the running lights are on? Seems like the running light would wash out the blinker. 2. What about just putting the blinker bulb into the running light housing, then putting the running bulb into some aftermarket lights in the bumper? Then if I just wanted my running lights on, they would just look like fog lights. Not sure if the running light harness is long enough to make it to the cutouts in the new bumper. Thanks for any input. __________________ 99 Tacoma, bug-shield, and air freshener. Rusty tailgate mod, oxidized paint mod, cracked windshield mod.

04-16-2012, 10:45 AM	#2
Dunk Veteran Member My Rig: 2004 Tacoma D-cab Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Riverside Posts: 1,502	Mine are in the running light housing and you can see them flash just fine. IMO it is much cleaner to keep it all in the factory housing if you can. You might find actual fog lights more useful than using those slots as running lights also. __________________ Built 2004 D-cab Tacoma.

04-16-2012, 10:55 AM	#3
1990dlx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 855	Cool. did you change the bulbs to amber color? thanks. __________________ 99 Tacoma, bug-shield, and air freshener. Rusty tailgate mod, oxidized paint mod, cracked windshield mod.

04-16-2012, 11:47 AM	#4
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	1. Yes you can see them. 2. If its not long enough it would be easy to extend. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

04-16-2012, 02:44 PM	#5
Dunk Veteran Member My Rig: 2004 Tacoma D-cab Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Riverside Posts: 1,502	I dont think I changed them to amber... The marker lens is already amber so I think I just left it white. __________________ Built 2004 D-cab Tacoma.

04-16-2012, 03:18 PM	#6
1990dlx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 855	thanks for the feedback. Is it a pain in the ass to pull the marker assembly out, so i can cut the new hole? Looks like it presses into some clips along with one screw. I didn't know if there was a trick to pulling it out, without breaking the clips off. Thanks. __________________ 99 Tacoma, bug-shield, and air freshener. Rusty tailgate mod, oxidized paint mod, cracked windshield mod.

04-16-2012, 08:30 PM	#7
NorcalPR NorCal Chapter Pres My Rig: SAS'd 01 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In Cali Posts: 11,351	Remove the screw, and grab at the back upper corner of the lamp, and pull. You'll have to start there so the tab for the screw clears the headlight. When reinstalling, start with teh bottom first and firmly press into place... Also note, if you don't use an 1156/57 bulb (or the stock bulb) and you use a wedge bulb, you'll either need to add a resistor, install an electronic flasher, or open the stock flasher and cut a trace on the circuit board, otherwise the blickers will flash rapidly. I'm running a wedge bulb on mine, and they're plenty bright enough. __________________ Hi, my name is Phill, above are things I say W6FTW Do you live in NorCal? Have you checked out the NorCal Section located here? If not check in today!

04-17-2012, 08:25 AM	#8
1990dlx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 855	Thanks guys! Appreciate all the help. __________________ 99 Tacoma, bug-shield, and air freshener. Rusty tailgate mod, oxidized paint mod, cracked windshield mod.

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