Bed lights?

[rdalemercer]

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.

2026 Tacoma Limited

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[zekesview]

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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zekesview
If you order them.

i also have a video on them posted on IG.

 

[maxx075]

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

 

[ColoradoBoo]

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

 

[maxx075]

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.

 

[rdalemercer]

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

Code:
zekesview
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.

 

[rdalemercer]

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....

 

[rdalemercer]

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?

 

[maxx075]

Link?
I'm not too keen about cutting into my bed rails though. Double sticky tape... Maybe....

Search button works wonders, but here ya go

OE install: OEM
3rd party DIY: DIY Cutout Lights

 

[rdalemercer]

Search button works wonders, but here ya go

OE install: OEM
3rd party DIY: DIY Cutout Lights

Ah.
Thanks for the link.

I'm wanting (I guess I should have specified) *interior* bed lighting.

 

[rdalemercer]

Search button works wonders, but here ya go

OE install: OEM
3rd party DIY: DIY Cutout Lights

No need to be a smart a55. Really.

I asked for links AND experience.

Have a nice day.

 

[OminousSkitter]

Search button works wonders, but here ya go

The search on this platform is really bad. If you use your favorite search engine* and add `site:tacoma4g.com` in the search field, it is typically significantly better than using the in-forum search. Main exception I know is if you know a post was by a specific user the in-forum search works better.

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