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MattGecko LED Bed & Hood light kits

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundra Parts Marketplace (2014-2021)' started by mattgecko, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. May 1, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    SouthWestGA

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    Do you make kits for 2nd gen tundras?
     
  2. May 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    Yes, just posi-tap into the cargo light power wire.
     
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  3. May 2, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko [OP] The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Yes 2nd gen would be the same kit but without the tie down rails to mount the lights to the light doesn't spread as evenly.
     
  4. Jun 10, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    I will order the bed kit and hood light once I get my rails installed!
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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    could you DM me the install instructions? i am a 0/10 on electrical skills :bananadead:
     
  6. Jun 19, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    mattgecko [OP] The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    PM sent.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    Just wanted to thank Matt publicly. He has top notch customer service and bailed me out on multiple occasions. Last week I was removing the rails and dropped one tearing the light strip. He was prompt in his response and worked with me for a best possible solution. Placed the order Friday and it came in the mail today. Thanks again - they don’t get much better than this.
     
  8. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    Tastefully enhanced...
    Awesome kit, period. Like stated above and throughout, Matt is the best example on how customer service should be handed out! Very clear directions and a well thought out product. Thank you Matt!

    Warm white bed lights (only 2 strips due to drop in bed liner bulkhead)...

    All lights on...

    Red topper lights with a disconnect for removing topper...

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  9. Jul 8, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    Ordered the bed and hood light kits. Delivery was quick. Took my time with the installation. I did have a few questions on the install and Matt was very quick to respond (within hours). Overall the installation went well.

    Good product that adds nice visibility and functionality to the bed and hood.
     
  10. Jul 8, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Nice. I still need to order mine. So many mods to get done!
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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    Matt, I am planning to get these and tie them into the wiring for my existing OEM bed lights (that were a disappointment to say the least). As an electrical engineer, I am a little OCD about these things though. Can you tell me the current draw or power requirements for the bed lights (5 1/2' bed)? Also, can I adjust the brightness with an inline resistor without damaging the LEDs? I know some LEDs are more sensitive to the supplied voltage than others.
     
  12. Jul 10, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    Yes a resistor or dimmer can be used, the LEDs are dimmable. They accept 12 volts DC and Amp draw is under 3 Amps.
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  14. Jul 11, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    Installed today. They work great!!!!IMG_20200711_210434237.jpg
     
  15. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    Thanks Matt. You made this an easy mod. :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

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    How do the soft top camper lights attach?
     
  17. Jul 27, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    mattgecko

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    The light strips attach to the two upper supports.

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  18. Aug 11, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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    Would your Tacoma Softopper light kit work on a Tundra? I don't have bed rails so I can't use your bed lights.
     
  19. Aug 11, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    mattgecko [OP] The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    I can make a Tundra Soft Topper light strips kit (without the bed lights). I'll PM you info shortly.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2020 at 10:54 PM
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    Think I'm going to order a hood and bed kit. I assume the hood kit just wires right to the battery, but how do you power the bed lights?
    Would this require running power all the way to the hood or do you tap in to power in the bed? I actually prefer a manual switch so not looking to tap into any existing switched power.
     
  21. Aug 14, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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    I'll PM you the install instructions for your review. Both kits wire to the battery and have switches to activate the lights.
     
  22. Aug 19, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    Emailed matt wrt instructions, why is this just not downloadable ?
     
  23. Aug 20, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    Email sent.
     
  24. Aug 22, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    Hey Matt, Ordered a SnugTop Hi Liner and looking to get some of your lights and my bed is 6.5'. Can you recommend what yoiu think is best, thanks
     
  25. Aug 22, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    Tundra long bed camper LED light kit. For carpeted shell you would just need to add the "hook" side of Velcro to the back of my lights. I'll PM you info.
     
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  26. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    Ordered a set of warm white bed lights.
     
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  27. Oct 2, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    can you pm me the info as well? i have a softtopper on order and this light kit looks perfect
     
  28. Oct 2, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    Ordered the hood lights last sat. Came in on fri. Took less than an hour to install. Most of it was trying to run the wire under a piece by the windshield. I couldn’t get my hands in there, so my wife tried then was determined and that took awhile.

    It’s a good kit that works well.

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  29. Oct 5, 2020 at 4:04 AM
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    I finally installed the bed light kit. The instructions were easy to follow and the lights look great. Thanks Matt.
     
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  30. Oct 17, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    Interested in getting this but want the lights to come on automatically when the tailgate is down. Any pointers on a switch for that ability?
     

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