Mike's DIY "Raptor Style" LED Mod Thread

Nice, did you do the same dye as OP and same parts!

Thanks

 

Tundra looks great! Is that a box with lights next to the tundra?

 

Yup, all same stuff

 

Thought I would change the LED locations a bit. Went on the outsides vs the middle so I didn’t have to drill the middle light.

 

Night view

 

Just added the trd grill and the raptor lights with it! Pumped about this look!

 

Well done

 

here’s how I did mine. 5 leds from superbrightleds.com

finished them this Sunday afternoon. nice lil project.

 

For those who have pro grilles and want an easy installation. There are these in amber and white leds.


https://www.yotaleds.com/product/tundra-led-grill-lights-wiring-harness/

 

I like these and easy clean install but is it me or are they smaller, less bright and not rectangular like those of the raptor?

 

Yeah they look smaller. No idea how bright they are. Saw them posted online. Saw a couple pics from others running them, said they really like them.

 

Ok gotcha. Thanks.

 

Has anyone installed them in the hood scoop on the TRD sport yet? I think I prefer them in the bulge over the grill, but the scoop might look great too.

 

Been thinking about putting the raptor lights here. Can anyone think of a reason not to do it? I just think the wiring would be easier and I can just tap into the DRL wires. Only asking bc mostly everyone puts them up higher.

 

Do it! Different from the crowd is best imo

 

Here's my toyotaraptor

 

Very nice Toyotaptor.

 

Thanks

 

I just finished my grill lights. Went against the grain and did amber under glow instead of seeing the actual lights. What’s everyone’s thoughts? Kind of looks like a pumpkin haha

 

Ah well thanks for the feedback! Cheers

 

Here's mine. I 3D printed the brackets to hold the lights in. The lights themselves each have 2 leds in them.

 

What lights did you use? Do you have a link?

 

https://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/222535407796

Used them on my horse trailer too they work well and are dirt cheap.

 

Thanks for all the input. I have undertaken this and decided to take on the project. Just contributing as a pay-back for the knowledge contributed by others.

I initially had the LEDs mounted vertically. However, I didn’t like the factory grill “breaking up” the lighting so I decided to mount them horizontally. As you may see, the LEDs are centered to the small openings - much brighter and more uniform light output. At the moment, i could tell I have 6 LED’s (3 pairs). I ‘may’ eventually try to move the LEDs closer together to get a semi-solid light output.

They are wired to be on all the time but I also decided to install a switch for the infrequent occasion that I want to be in the truck for lengthy times and listen to the radio.

 

Very nice! Do you have a link for those lights?

 

Thanks.

They are the same ones used by the OP from superbrightleds. I tried looking for a similar model with 3 led bulbs/unit without success so I just paired two units.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...d-license-plate-bolt/1685/#tab/specifications

 

Thank you for the write up! Very useful!

 

any idea what brand fog lights those bulbs are?