Hey Jon, I'm an engine cooling engineer at Toyota. Just want you to keep in mind that you're blocking off close to half of your grille with this light bar, and if driven in hot weather or under very strenuous conditions you might run into problems. I'm not saying this as a PR person of anything, just a concerned engineer 😂 the grille is open a certain amount for a reason!
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
I mentioned this in the video a few times. But the truck has a grille shutter that will shut anyways a highways speeds to my understanding
@shawnroberts22852 ай бұрын
@TRDJon sorry, I missed that you mentioned it somehow. Yes, the grille shutter does shut at higher speeds, but after low speed activity that would heat the engine like off-roading, the idling condition might be worse where the grille shutter is open.
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
We shall see. I see no real difference in this or the TRD Pro on that toyota uses that blocks pretty close to the same amount.
@shawnroberts22852 ай бұрын
@@TRDJon glad to hear!
@dwrivers472 ай бұрын
Hood struts a must ! Love that Taco you are building 😊
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@EdwardOrnelas9 күн бұрын
Great vid man, ordered the hood struts and Cali raised low pro ditch mounts. I think I will still go the "TRD Pro Grill" direction though. Saving a couple bucks isn't a priority for me. I like that OEM look I suppose.
@TRDJon8 күн бұрын
Heck ya man!
@n118nw2 ай бұрын
I took a gamble and tried Triple R lights.. and I don't regret it one bit. They focus more on Rally lights but I put in their 24" Linear Elite on my roof rack and I don't regret it. Not quite as bright as BD or Rigid but they're also not as expensive.
@ra_redesignautomobiles2 ай бұрын
Finally its easier to spot a skinwalker with your light grille mod
@JJ_MTB_152 ай бұрын
Nice touch by toyota having the prewired aux buttons. I had to put a 6 way blue sea fuse box in my Tundra
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
For sure. Pretty cool option
@DoubleJPTBАй бұрын
Hi Jon, Thanks for the great video and the lead to Redline Tuning for the hood struts! You are 100% correct, Toyota ought to had hood struts as factory installed. My 2024 TRD OFF-ROAD is missing memory function for electrically adjustable seats, worse omission than the struts as it is like a five to ten dollar switch. Beyond these two more or less minor short comings, the truck is a beast and I am very happy with the power, performance and capability! Keep up the great videos🎉
@TRDJonАй бұрын
Love that! Will do!!!!!
@MarkusJ552 ай бұрын
Good job, well done!
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it
@MikeSchneider-wz3ol2 ай бұрын
So nice they made that stuff to fit🤙✅
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
For sure! Very oem plus style of a look
@santiagopenajr23972 ай бұрын
Is there a link for the low profile ditch light mounts?
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
You can find them on Cali raised as well. Sorry. thought i linked them. But use the link in the description and code to head on over to their site.
@kutsujuh2 ай бұрын
random question...but what workout rack is that in the background, looks clean and minimal
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Thanks. It folds too. It’s from Rogue.
@TheTacomaEnthusiast2 ай бұрын
I also did a review on my channel for the hidden light bar as well as the same fog lights, these are absolutely fantastic products.
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Your video was great man.
@TheTacomaEnthusiast2 ай бұрын
@@TRDJon Thanks!!
@obrien1846 күн бұрын
do you have any lights for the ditch lights"
@EnriqueGarcia-zh6ie2 ай бұрын
The bird in that big tree 👁👄👁
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
lol 😂
@MattLachnit2 ай бұрын
Are we gonna get a follow up to your Stillen Intake video with a full review?
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
It’s from Sxth Element. But yes
@leol19892 ай бұрын
Very nice! Can you install a couple raptor lights on non PRO tacoma?
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Yes you could
@guentherwilke20552 ай бұрын
Do they offer an actual fog light for that location?
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Like a yellow light? Yes
@guentherwilke20552 ай бұрын
@@TRDJon no, with a proper cut-off line, so it doesn't blast light upward.
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
That’s how the light is. You’d have to look for a different brand or just leave them stock
@CrippleCreekStudios2 ай бұрын
Damn dude that’s bright. Might come in handy when someone in front of you insists on driving 5 mph under the speed limit. 😂
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Hahahah I will most definitely be using it
@kobe963922 ай бұрын
Someone going 5 under doesn’t give you the right to blind someone. Grow up, reckless driving isn’t cool.
@jimsimmons5522 ай бұрын
What I find surprising is Toyota could not afford to put OEM hood struts on a 50K truck.
@BenNSyderАй бұрын
*Ditch Pods are so stupid, Why can't you stay out of the ditch?* The passenger light output can;t even be seen from the drivers seat.
@TRDJonАй бұрын
Yes it can
@theoutdoordad73952 ай бұрын
Better off saving $$ for when the transmission blows up.
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Why? It’s under warranty
@gearmonkey59042 ай бұрын
Hey turd jon if you really want people to save money you should tell them not to buy the Toyota Tacoma 4th generation 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@TRDJon2 ай бұрын
Well considering this mod is for a 4th Gen Tacoma, that suggests they already bought it and are maybe looking to modify it.