What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

I know what you mean. Those bigass heavy bulbs need assistance to stay in the socket. First I make sure the socket brass prongs are squeezed together to grip it as much as possible. Insert the bulb, then on the exterior of the bulb base, bridge it to the socket base with a small dab of a thick adhesive like shoe goo or clear E6000 hobby glue. Don’t let any glue sneak into the socket. Let it dry before inserting the assembly back into the tail light housing.

Thanks for the tip on using glue / tightening the socket brass. I was a little disappointed with Diode Dynamics as they sell these LED bulbs a being vehicle specific but they don't fit / lock in to the sockets.

I have some amber stick on lenses for my fog lights. I want to add their LED Fog light bulbs and figured I'd try these backup lights 1st to see what the quality is like. Still debating.
 
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Added some smoked wrap to the bottom half of the tail lights on my wifes 4runner. Also in the last few months we’ve done Motegi MR150 wheels, the LFD cross bars for the factory rack and blacked out all the chrome using plastidip on some things and flat black wrap on others.
 

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Thanks for the tip on using glue / tightening the socket brass. I was a little disappointed with Diode Dynamics as they sell these LED bulbs a being vehicle specific but they don't fit / lock in to the sockets.

I have some amber stick on lenses for my fog lights. I want to add their LED Fog light bulbs and figured I'd try these backup lights 1st to see what the quality is like. Still debating.

I replaced my fogs with OEM LED fog lights and installed yellow Lamin-x film and I’m pleased with the results. But the Diode Dynamics SS3 SAE Pros in yellow get great reviews. Lots of info written by mynameistory.

Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Light Kit Installed
 
Next mod

Haven't received some of my other lights and stuff yet but going to get this Spod batamx installed today.
 

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Dahaitsu head unit. PM me if you have questions on the install. I meant to do a build thread but was too focused on getting everything installed and working. Really like it so far with no issues.
 

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I did a chalk test on my new P285 70r17 Toyo ATiii tires. They put 41 pounds, I lessened to 36 pounds but the chalk test said 32 pounds, which is the door jam numbers. I haven't driven with 32 pounds but I'm sure it will be fine. I will tell you I thought they drove great with 36 pounds.
 
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Mt. Rainier

Just a quick shot of Mount Rainier, WA. On the ferry from Vashon Island to West Seattle. Killer whale pod was seen later as well but too far to get any good pictures.
 

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I replaced my fogs with OEM LED fog lights and installed yellow Lamin-x film and I’m pleased with the results. But the Diode Dynamics SS3 SAE Pros in yellow get great reviews. Lots of info written by mynameistory.

Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Light Kit Installed

Thanks but I'm not the source! Best source of info is crashnburn80 on Tacomaworld.

The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review | Tacoma World

The SAE J581 Aux High Beam Thread | Tacoma World

3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights | Tacoma World

He even has one on reverse lightning, if you get tired of the Diode Dynamics 921. The Osram Gy6.35 HIR bulbs are brighter than any LED reverse bulb:

Gy6.35 HIR 921 reverse light upgrade (vs high power LEDs) | Tacoma World

Here's a comparison shot on my truck:
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threw some 285/70 duratracs, fit with minor liner rub, fixed with heat gun.

went to Great Sand Dunes Nat Park, headed up through San Isabel Nat forest,,,,snow at higher elevations and forest road gate closures made me turn south. Picked way through New Mexico and ended up in Roswell.
 

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Trimmed my bent exhaust yesterday
 

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No off-roading in Chicago. Got Amp steps for short people... predator steps just listed for sale.
If you ever plan on getting these....do yourself a favor and PM me for directions. The ones supplied suck and so does tech support. Steps are great though
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