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does anyone have any pictures of a ARB bull bar or TJM bumper on a 01 or newer tacoma? front and side shots would be excellent...cant decide if i want to go with one of those or not...
I actually wanted to do that, because in CA these lights (mounted more than 42 inches above the ground) are considered only for offroad use. The problem is, because the light tab is welded the way it is, I would have to have some custom mounting spacers, and right now I just don't have the time. Since I have wired up the bottom set of lights to only come on with highbeams, they are now legal for on road use, and I don't have the dorky light covers on them anymore. I love the amount of light I get out of these lights. They haven't been on my truck for very long, so I can't say how long they will last. I am happy with the current configuration though. I oughta take another picture, I just liked this one picture with my son in it. I am being kept from seeing my son right now, so I just felt like posting that one. With the help of my attorney, I am hoping to be able to see my son soon. Does this have anything to do with TTORA.....uh, I guess not. Anyways, maybe I'll post another pic someday.fourstringfletch said:chief - ever consider mounting those top lights upside down? I think that'd look pretty slick with 4 in the grill.
How about a piece of square tube bolted to the underside of the tab then the light bolted upside down to that.TheChiefSinner said:The problem is, because the light tab is welded the way it is, I would have to have some custom mounting spacers,
yes please post some picturespunkigor said:i have a TJM t-15 (no grille guard) on a '98. Let me know if you want me to dig some up (or take new ones)
What other limitations are there for legal "no light cover" use? I'm wiring mine up this weekend, and will wire to come on with high beams only. I've got 125 watt Piaa's, 350k candlepower driving beams. Won't use them around here, but cross country drives back to Kansas they would be nice at times.TheChiefSinner said:I actually wanted to do that, because in CA these lights (mounted more than 42 inches above the ground) are considered only for offroad use. The problem is, because the light tab is welded the way it is, I would have to have some custom mounting spacers, and right now I just don't have the time. Since I have wired up the bottom set of lights to only come on with highbeams, they are now legal for on road use, and I don't have the dorky light covers on them anymore. I love the amount of light I get out of these lights. They haven't been on my truck for very long, so I can't say how long they will last. I am happy with the current configuration though.
I'm PM'ing with some info. Understand completely.I oughta take another picture, I just liked this one picture with my son in it. I am being kept from seeing my son right now, so I just felt like posting that one. With the help of my attorney, I am hoping to be able to see my son soon. Does this have anything to do with TTORA.....uh, I guess not. Anyways, maybe I'll post another pic someday
I don't know everything about the laws of driving lights, but I know there are differences depending on what state you are in. I am in California, and searched the internet for the information. I think I searched for something like "headlights + california", and found alot of information that way. Your lenses may have to have SAE or DOT on them to really be legal. The 55W KCs I have say SAE. Wattage may be an issue, but I know 55W is fine. The KCs are very bright for highbeam supplements. Wiring up to highbeams is a little tricky on Tacomas. The headlights/highbeams use a switched ground. I have a wiring diagram I posted on here somewhere. If you don't wire up the lights exactly right, you will have weird problems.sagexp said:What other limitations are there for legal "no light cover" use? I'm wiring mine up this weekend, and will wire to come on with high beams only. I've got 125 watt Piaa's, 350k candlepower driving beams. Won't use them around here, but cross country drives back to Kansas they would be nice at times.
yea side shots would be excellent thanks..I can post a couple side shots tonight after I get home if you're interested. I didn't load any to the hosting site yet.
Partial hijack...sagexp said:One thing, the ARB is air bag compatible, the TJM is not, in case that's important to you (it was to me).