My Bumper Red lense mod - Toyota

HRunner · 10-11-2005, 03:35 AM

The red lenses located on the rear bumper were not used in American and Canadian 4th Gen 4Runners. This write-up is my experience of how to make them work as brake/taillight.

[color=red][PLEASE READ THIS FIRST]
Please note that I am not a qualified technician. Therefore, you should only use this write-up as reference. I am not taking any responsibilities for damages of your vehicle or mistakes of this write-up. You

HRunner · 10-11-2005, 03:35 AM

4a) Now the lens housing is ready for the brake/taillight. Then I prepared three 16ga wires, about 1 feet long. And put a female coupler on one side of the wires. NOTE: Use the couplers may result in convinence. You could just connect the socket wires with the taillight plug... (but I don't recommanded.)

4b) This picture shows when couplers were on

5) In this step, you need to connect the wires. I didn

HRunner · 10-11-2005, 03:40 AM

I also installed my JDM Fuel door and cap after I did the red lenses mod... check out the pictures here...

JDM Fuel Door & Fuel cap

a3fnqpjw · 10-11-2005, 07:01 AM

overall.. how long did it take? How much? and what were the exact wires & bulbs needed? In pic's 5 & 6(a&b) are those pictures of your trunk or your underside of the vehicle? BTW your fuel door looks great!

AlexJet · 10-11-2005, 10:10 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by HRunner
[B]...

3d) Don

CGY_LTD_V8 · 10-11-2005, 10:38 AM

oh, that looks really good. i always thought that those bumper lenses looked like they could be lights. definitely something to think about for my truck. haha i guess what i mean is its something for my step-dad and bro to do for me!

sharp4runr · 10-11-2005, 10:41 AM

Yeah I used the same wiring harness when I did mine. It's actually for a GM vehicle, so I hope my truck doesn't sputter and die with that thing

AlexJet · 10-11-2005, 10:49 AM

HRunner, whrere did you get those LED bulbs from?

iFORCE · 10-11-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by CGY_LTD_V8
oh, that looks really good. i always thought that those bumper lenses looked like they could be lights. definitely something to think about for my truck. haha i guess what i mean is its something for my step-dad and bro to do for me!

LOL.. or you can do them... yourself?

great mod and write-up btw. I love my rear bumper lights.. sets me apart from everyone else.

snap315 · 10-11-2005, 12:02 PM

Excellent write-up!

This will be either my first or second mod (or the Voice activated NAV).

I think it's great and don't know why Toyota doesn't do this from the factory (U.S. vehicle laws or something I imagine).

Thanks for all the work making this mod easier for the rest of us.

BTW...
Does anyone in Southern California want to get together one weekend and do this mod to several 4Runners at once?

CGY_LTD_V8 · 10-11-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by iFORCE
LOL.. or you can do them... yourself?

great mod and write-up btw. I love my rear bumper lights.. sets me apart from everyone else.

Uuhh no... the men in my life can do it for me

i don't wanna wreck anything..

Colemanfu · 10-11-2005, 12:46 PM

Spot on! You should send it to Toyota to show them that they should come that way hee in the states.

I think it's a must for owners of 4th gens.

I wonder if it will spur 6+ pages or posts like the old thread on "putting the red bumper lenses to use"

Good job.

HRunner · 10-11-2005, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by a3fnqpjw
overall.. how long did it take? How much? and what were the exact wires & bulbs needed? In pic's 5 & 6(a&b) are those pictures of your trunk or your underside of the vehicle? BTW your fuel door looks great!

It takes me about an hour to cut the lenses and another 1.5 hours for the installaion... and it probaby will take longer without my wife's help.

You could use any type of bulb and socket (of course they have to be matched). I used 1157 because it's more popular and easy to find.

The socket is around US$5.00ea, bulb is around US$6.00ea, wires is US$2.00, couplers.... $2.00, what else? Mm.... heavy duty double side tape... sandpaper... etc.

Probably spend around US$26.00.... Ah.... the labour costs a lot~

HRunner · 10-11-2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sharp4runr
Yeah I used the same wiring harness when I did mine. It's actually for a GM vehicle, so I hope my truck doesn't sputter and die with that thing

Really? I just picked that up at Canadian Tires... damn, don't scare me... hahaha~

AlexJet · 10-11-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by HRunner
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You could use any type of bulb and socket (of course they have to be matched). I used 1157 because it's more popular and easy to find.

The socket is around US$5.00ea, bulb is around US$6.00ea, wires is US$2.00, couplers.... $2.00, what else? Mm.... heavy duty double side tape... sandpaper... etc.

Probably spend around US$26.00.... Ah.... the labour costs a lot~

Did you get those LED localy at Canadian Tire?

10-11-2005, 03:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
HRunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 238	My Bumper Red lense mod The red lenses located on the rear bumper were not used in American and Canadian 4th Gen 4Runners. This write-up is my experience of how to make them work as brake/taillight. [color=red][PLEASE READ THIS FIRST] Please note that I am not a qualified technician. Therefore, you should only use this write-up as reference. I am not taking any responsibilities for damages of your vehicle or mistakes of this write-up. You Last edited by HRunner; 10-23-2005 at 04:35 AM.

10-11-2005, 07:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
a3fnqpjw She's the one... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 150	NICE! overall.. how long did it take? How much? and what were the exact wires & bulbs needed? In pic's 5 & 6(a&b) are those pictures of your trunk or your underside of the vehicle? BTW your fuel door looks great!

10-11-2005, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
AlexJet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,288	Re: My Bumper Red lense mod [QUOTE]Originally posted by HRunner [B]... 3d) Don __________________ *2005 4Runner Limited V6* TRUCK of the MONTH – June 2006 Engine: aFe Intake, Safari Snorkel, TRD Cooling, Optima Battery, Painless Wiring. Interior: Sherwood/Woodview Dash, Lexus GX470 Steering Wheel, Garmin Nuvi760 GPS, Cobra 29 Classic CB, XM Commander, Custom Switch Panel, Custom cargo organizer. Exterior: Canadian Window Visors, Canadian Hood Deflector, Valor Exhaust Tip, Wilson CB-Antenna. Suspension: Custom 5”. ARB RD132, 4.56 Nitro Gears Wheels/Tires: Summer – ProComp Xtreme M/T 315/70-R17 + ProComp 7105, Winter – ProComp All Terrain 35/12.50R17 + AR Baja. Lighting: Philips H.I.D., Hella Rallye 4000, Hella 500, PIAA 510, KC Baja, ‘06 LED Taillights, ‘06 Projector Headlights. Off-Roading Equipment: ARB Front Bumper, WARN 9.5xp, WinchLine Trail/Fire synthetic line, WinchLine Aluminum Fairlead, WARN Shackles, Rear Diff Breather, Off-Road Clinometer, Custom Roof Rack, Custom Full Undercarriage Protection: Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Fuel Tank and Exhaust Skid Plates, Custom Rock Sliders/Steps, CBI Rear Bumper.[/color] Coming up: Write-ups: My 4Runner Project 4” Custom Lift Tail Lights LED Project HID Conversion on 4th Gen. Surco Safari Rack ARB Bumper Install Alex’s Garage SALE NEW - GARAGE SALE 2

10-11-2005, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
CGY_LTD_V8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Ab, Canada Posts: 125	oh, that looks really good. i always thought that those bumper lenses looked like they could be lights. definitely something to think about for my truck. haha i guess what i mean is its something for my step-dad and bro to do for me! __________________ ~ Lauren '05 Absolutely Red Lexus SC430 '06 Millenium Silver Lexus RX400h '06 Onyx Black Lexus GS430 Premium '06 Meteorite Metallic 4Runner V8 Limited 4WD

10-11-2005, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
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10-11-2005, 03:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
HRunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 238	4a) Now the lens housing is ready for the brake/taillight. Then I prepared three 16ga wires, about 1 feet long. And put a female coupler on one side of the wires. NOTE: Use the couplers may result in convinence. You could just connect the socket wires with the taillight plug... (but I don't recommanded.) 4b) This picture shows when couplers were on 5) In this step, you need to connect the wires. I didn

10-11-2005, 03:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
HRunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 238	I also installed my JDM Fuel door and cap after I did the red lenses mod... check out the pictures here... JDM Fuel Door & Fuel cap

10-11-2005, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
AlexJet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,288	HRunner, whrere did you get those LED bulbs from? __________________ *2005 4Runner Limited V6* TRUCK of the MONTH – June 2006 Engine: aFe Intake, Safari Snorkel, TRD Cooling, Optima Battery, Painless Wiring. Interior: Sherwood/Woodview Dash, Lexus GX470 Steering Wheel, Garmin Nuvi760 GPS, Cobra 29 Classic CB, XM Commander, Custom Switch Panel, Custom cargo organizer. Exterior: Canadian Window Visors, Canadian Hood Deflector, Valor Exhaust Tip, Wilson CB-Antenna. Suspension: Custom 5”. ARB RD132, 4.56 Nitro Gears Wheels/Tires: Summer – ProComp Xtreme M/T 315/70-R17 + ProComp 7105, Winter – ProComp All Terrain 35/12.50R17 + AR Baja. Lighting: Philips H.I.D., Hella Rallye 4000, Hella 500, PIAA 510, KC Baja, ‘06 LED Taillights, ‘06 Projector Headlights. Off-Roading Equipment: ARB Front Bumper, WARN 9.5xp, WinchLine Trail/Fire synthetic line, WinchLine Aluminum Fairlead, WARN Shackles, Rear Diff Breather, Off-Road Clinometer, Custom Roof Rack, Custom Full Undercarriage Protection: Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Fuel Tank and Exhaust Skid Plates, Custom Rock Sliders/Steps, CBI Rear Bumper.[/color] Coming up: Write-ups: My 4Runner Project 4” Custom Lift Tail Lights LED Project HID Conversion on 4th Gen. Surco Safari Rack ARB Bumper Install Alex’s Garage SALE NEW - GARAGE SALE 2

10-11-2005, 12:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
snap315 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 359	Excellent write-up! This will be either my first or second mod (or the Voice activated NAV). I think it's great and don't know why Toyota doesn't do this from the factory (U.S. vehicle laws or something I imagine). Thanks for all the work making this mod easier for the rest of us. BTW... Does anyone in Southern California want to get together one weekend and do this mod to several 4Runners at once? __________________ 2005 Black 4x4 V8 Limited with: ----------------------------------------------- BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 265/70/17, NAV, X-REAS, Sunroof, DRL, 6 Disk CD Changer, Side AirBags,OBX Sport Pedals, Chrome Valor Exhaust Tip, Cornfed 1 inch F/R Spacer Lift

10-11-2005, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colemanfu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Daytona USA Posts: 570	Spot on! You should send it to Toyota to show them that they should come that way hee in the states. I think it's a must for owners of 4th gens. I wonder if it will spur 6+ pages or posts like the old thread on "putting the red bumper lenses to use" Good job. __________________ C O L E M A N F U DAYTONA USA 04 4Runner 4x4 SR5, OME. 275/70/17 Goodyear ATS

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