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-   -   Pardon my ignorance - the 3 small rectangle amber lights in some grills... (https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/302839-pardon-my-ignorance-3-small-rectangle-amber-lights-some-grills.html)

nyvram 01-14-2022 01:27 PM
Pardon my ignorance - the 3 small rectangle amber lights in some grills...
 
What is this and what is the point? I see this mainly on Fords but also some 4runners have these lights. Is this some new type of safety lighting or just 2 car makers copying each other?

Is there a retro kit available? I see there are some similar looking ones at Diode Dynamics but aside from being a 'mini led lightbar' i'm curious as to the function.

https://dxv0kh7euhy9z.cloudfront.net...raight_ss6.jpg

spartacus 01-14-2022 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nyvram (Post 3703462)
What is this and what is the point? I see this mainly on Fords but also some 4runners have these lights. Is this some new type of safety lighting or just 2 car makers copying each other?

Is there a retro kit available? I see there are some similar looking ones at Diode Dynamics but aside from being a 'mini led lightbar' i'm curious as to the function.

https://dxv0kh7euhy9z.cloudfront.net...raight_ss6.jpg
They came on the Ford Raptor. Folks like the look. They also make the t4r stand out so more visible to other vehicles.
few threads on here about it.
Raptor Lights 2020 4Runner

Lexington 01-14-2022 01:56 PM
As Spartacus said they came from the Ford Raptor. If you want to look them up they are called Raptor Lights. You can buy a kit for just about any truck. For me they are more a fashion accessory.

nyvram 01-14-2022 03:11 PM
ok goodness. i thought these were an option on certain 4runners since i see so many on the road. i guess everyone is doing this mod lol.

Whippersnapper02 01-14-2022 03:49 PM
Runner ricer lights.

rageandlove 01-14-2022 04:06 PM
The thing you actually want to put in that spot is a 20" light bar.

https://i.imgur.com/iXEpOqX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xk83plk.jpg

Nalcyon 01-14-2022 04:15 PM
Those lights were required on the Raptor due to the width of the body. Don't know the exact federal statutes but vehicles of a certain width are required to have amber lights of a certain height brightness blah blah blah.

It's why you see the amber lights on the roofs of dually pickup trucks and big rigs. The Raptor, (due to being stretched in width to accommodate the long travel suspension and 35's), wound up being over the limit and needed the marker lighting to be road legal. Many people thought this was just a style cue and, (liking the look), started adding the amber marker lights on other vehicles.

02SE 01-14-2022 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nalcyon (Post 3703515)
Those lights were required on the Raptor due to the width of the body. Don't know the exact federal statutes but vehicles of a certain width are required to have amber lights of a certain height brightness blah blah blah.

It's why you see the amber lights on the roofs of dually pickup trucks and big rigs. The Raptor, (due to being stretched in width to accommodate the long travel suspension and 35's), wound up being over the limit and needed the marker lighting to be road legal. Many people thought this was just a style cue and, (liking the look), started adding the amber marker lights on other vehicles.
80" and wider is the spec. which requires the lights.


OP, on the 4Runner they are just owners putting on lights for looks. 4Runners do not come with them.

Britgeezer 01-14-2022 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rageandlove (Post 3703511)
The thing you actually want to put in that spot is a 20" light bar.

https://i.imgur.com/iXEpOqX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xk83plk.jpg
Great, but not nice to use while on the highway - blinds other drivers.

Ripper238 01-14-2022 06:48 PM
I don't know why people are calling those Raptor lights? Those are clearly light bars.

Raptor lights are 3-4 Orange LED's in your front grill.

rageandlove 01-14-2022 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Britgeezer (Post 3703569)
Great, but not nice to use while on the highway - blinds other drivers.
I use when I turn on high beams, so yeah, they see plenty of road use. I drive a lot in the mountains in the early a.m., so they are invaluable for both road + wildlife.

nyvram 01-14-2022 07:56 PM
There are 10,000 different LED bars. Would you mind to post what you bought?

Redsoxx1918 01-14-2022 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rageandlove (Post 3703511)
The thing you actually want to put in that spot is a 20" light bar.

https://i.imgur.com/iXEpOqX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xk83plk.jpg

Hmmm....I like that. And totally hidden behind the grill until you need it?


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Redsoxx1918 01-14-2022 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Britgeezer (Post 3703569)
Great, but not nice to use while on the highway - blinds other drivers.

Must be fun to use when you get that tool coming at you with their brights on and you flash them but they don't turn them off.


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rageandlove 01-14-2022 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nyvram (Post 3703599)
There are 10,000 different LED bars. Would you mind to post what you bought?
Sure. It is a Baja Designs 20" S8 Driving/Combo White light bar.

I used a SDHQ mounting kit which is cheap, no drill, and made it really easy.

Super easy install, very bright, and quality gear.

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Originally Posted by Redsoxx1918 (Post 3703608)
Hmmm....I like that. And totally hidden behind the grill until you need it?
Yes, it's very bright and very stealth. Since my 4Runner is both my daily driver and my off-road vehicle, I try to create something that's very capable but also just looks like a normal 4Runner.

It also is in line with the lights which makes aiming easy.

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Originally Posted by Redsoxx1918 (Post 3703609)
Must be fun to use when you get that tool coming at you with their brights on and you flash them but they don't turn them off.
I'm sort of a karma guy - so while it's tempting I don't ;-)


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