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Hi.
I'm looking for a DIY install for bed lights that will turn on/off (and tie into) the existing lights.

I'd prefer a 'string' (even cob lights) that will tuck under the bed rails so they're essentially invisible until they're turned on.

I don't want a remote.

I don't want/need colors....just bright white light

Please comment with s link and/or (preferably) experience.

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There's OE bed rail replacement with lights or 3rd party Chinese lights that you cut out the slots in your current rails.
 

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Let me know what you decide....I'm interested in additional lights in mine since we store camping things in there under the tonneau cover when we bring the trailer out and lights would be useful.

I plan in installing these lights under the hood.....

Nilight 2pcs Under Hood Light Strip 42LED Waterproof Underhood Work Light
100% recommend those under hood lights. I have them and love them. Only issue I can say is that the push button switch will rust and it's easier to just cut that off and wire a straight ground.
 

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I have the Diode Dynamic Bed Lights and love them. I’ve added 2 two additional ones right underneath the tailgate and they all turn on and off with the truck.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/stage-series-led-bed-light-kit-for-2024-2026-toyota-tacoma.html

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If you order them.

i also have a video on them posted on IG.
Hey there.
Is it possible to use the strip lights instead of the 4 individual rock lights? Again, I don't care about colors, just white light.
 
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There's OE bed rail replacement with lights or 3rd party Chinese lights that you cut out the slots in your current rails.
Link?
I'm not too keen about cutting into my bed rails though. Double sticky tape... Maybe....
 
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100% recommend those under hood lights. I have them and love them. Only issue I can say is that the push button switch will rust and it's easier to just cut that off and wire a straight ground.
They look good.

If the switch is a problem, a simple pressure/plunger switch would automatically turn them on when you lift the hood?
 
 






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