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Turn as tail (Meso Customs) nothing as of yet

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Tundra234, Apr 8, 2021.

  1. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    Contacted Meso about a Total Tail system for the 3rd gens. He said that there is nothing currently in the works. He did say that they will be doing Tundra stuff later in the year and a Total Tail should be on the list. Just like Morimoto tails.....hurry up and wait lol. Diode Dynamics has a universal kit but I don't know anything about it or the reliability.
     
  2. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    Had to look that one up. Those are sweet. Upgraded lights in OEM housing.
     
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    What bulb do the Tundras use for reverse lights?
     
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    Great things in life are worth waiting for.
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  5. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    The newer ones are 7440.
     
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    It looks like Tundras use 7440 for reverse lights. Would be easy enough to make a harness that makes the whole red part of your taillight light up red with the brake. You would have white reverse and amber turns from the clear reverse section. The parking light would light up the same section it does now. The issue your going to have is that the top (now brake in this example. Was turn) is a 921. The bottom is a 3157. So I’m not sure how well they would match in brightness. The Tacoma’s work well because it is the same bulb in both spots. Maybe you could replace the 921 with a 3157 like this https://www.vleds.com/shop-applicat...s-3157-ck/v6-triton-extreme-kit-r-3157ck.html using the same housing Meso prints fir converting the 921s on the Tacoma’s for the Total Tail Stage 2?

    TLDR: I think it’s possible, but not sure it would look that good....
     
  7. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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    :)
     
  8. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    I spoke to Vleds a few months back and they said that there is a project in work for the conversion and that it would be using the V6 Triton series. They said late spring. I haven't checked with them yet....I may do that tomorrow.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    I know they are producing a 921 switchback for Meso. If they did a solid red version of the new white one they just released, that might be close. The harness is easy enough to make if you ever feel like being a guinea pig :D
     
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    Sounds like an easy enough job, just exploring and testing wires. Making the correct taps.

    I did something similar to my second gen.

    I eliminated the reverse in the tail light, added a parking lamp and used some external Baja designs flush mounts in the bumper for reverse.

    the third gen would be similar and could easily use a 7440 switchback (if they make one) to give you amber turns and white reverse
     
  11. Apr 21, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    Okay, I’ve kind of kicked this around. I think I’ve come up with a way to do it. Stay tuned
     
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    :popcorn:
     
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  14. Apr 21, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    There is a company that is nearing a completion on this project :D.
     
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    Would be nice to get a teaser picture or better information.
     
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    I hear you. I just spoke with them on Monday actually.
     
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    Nice! I’m sure they can do better than my Frankenlights :p
     
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    There is, eh? :spy:

    I'm simply curious... As I have a few irons in the fire in this department as well!
     
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    I’m just over here waiting for those Meso total tundra tails :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:
     
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    I have a dollar that says they're comin :spy:
     
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    I have a PM that says they’re coming....

    ...but when? :monocle:
     
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    That issue I can't force, or disclose even if I DID know! That said - I am going to guess Q3.
     
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    I can wait that long.
    Stew has my business for the long haul. Awesome products only topped by even better service.
    :spending:
     
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    Meso told me that Tundra items will be towards the end of the year.
     
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    He posted teasers of prototyping vent ring covers today on instagram, so I’d say that timeline is very real :fingerscrossed:
     
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    Any news or updates? I asked Ihacker, but he has no plans to do a harness for the turn as tail function. Now that the morimoto design is officially released, I can definitively say that I don't like any aftermarket tails as much as the stock.
     
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    The 921 Triton is available for pre-order. He told me to check back in a couple of weeks for an update on the harness. That was as of Friday.
     
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    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    The harness is the thing I'm hoping to get, some day. I just want both bulbs to light up as tails.
     
  30. Jul 13, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    I hear ya. You would need the dual filament bulb for the top to light up as a tail though.
     
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