How to install Nilight Ditch Lights Amber LED cheap DIY install onto 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma | Mod #33

[@savg1540]

Did you notice that there wasn’t really enough slack for the wires from light to light? I couldn’t tie wrap them properly so they’re not showing near the windshield. I would prefer there was enough slack to secure them properly under the hood

[@modXELA]

@@savg1540 good point but I actually prefer it a little tight just like that even with my Gastr fully extended they’re just enough slack. it’s a small gauged wire, it will be flapping quite a bit if it’s loose.

[@mundomoderno7699]

Wow. Me animasteis. A montar las mías porque no sabía que hacer con los brackets. Casi tomo la sedición de hacer Oyó al hood pero vi tu vídeo te agradesco mucho.

[@modXELA]

You're very welcome Mundo Moderno! Good luck with your install and thanks for tuning in! =)

[@Wlfpk_EDC]

I just installed these thanks to your video

[@modXELA]

Nice!

[@Upstateyota]

Those actually don’t look that bad for the price. Cool install sir!

[@modXELA]

Yep, I figured that if the lights don't perform at least at a mediocre level, I can easily swap it out with a known brand name as I already have the bracket and the harness in place. Thanks for tuning in Mike!

[@Upstateyota]

@@modXELA I went with Baja designs s2 sports. They are not that big but have a good amount of light. In amber the look pretty awesome.

[@modXELA]

@@Upstateyota i considered yours as well but decided to go the cheaper route for now. =) thanks Mike!

[@rishimistry9322]

Does the switch light stay constantly on?

[@modXELA]

It should be off when engine is off otherwise you’ll drain battery

[@rishimistry9322]

@@modXELA Would it take any other splicing or tapping into something, or just the positive to the battery and negative to ground?

[@modXELA]

What kind of switch is it? Did you install a relay?

[@rishimistry9322]

@@modXELA I didn’t order it yet, but it would be same one as in this video from nilight, just wanted to make sure before purchasing

[@IJS433]

I just swapped over to LED headlights. Now that winter is coming up im worried the leds won't perform as well as halogen bulbs and reflect a lot over the snow. So i just ordered these similiar pods. My state allows ambered lights and ill be mounting them at stock fog light level

[@modXELA]

Hi Isaac, I'm the same with the headlights. This winter will be my first time with the LED's. I hope it turns out well. Thanks for tuning in and sharing!

[@KevKanada]

Great video! Very detailed and well explained

[@modXELA]

Thanks for tuning in Kevin! Cheers...

[@billy-jadeachiu2296]

Good install Alex...you'll have to do a video on when you use it be safe 🤙😊🤙

[@modXELA]

Sure thing! Challenge is, our offroading trips keep getting either canceled or rescheduled due to Covid. I'm so eager to put my installs into action! Thanks as always Billy-jade,!

[@_ethanknight_]

How did you connect the two lights?? I just tried tonight but gave up because I’m like 4 feet too short of cable

[@modXELA]

@@_ethanknight_ wow, 4’ is a lot of missing cable. I’ll take a quick video later today and will send you the link

[@christophermartinez5314]

Awesome installation

[@modXELA]

Thanks for tuning in as always Christopher!

[@safisherzai8903]

Is there a drivers side passenger side light? It seems your passenger side wire comes off the bottom and drivers from top. What is nilight doing?

[@PowerTwister_QLe]

Very nice I have a question Can I use the brackets for my accord 16?

[@modXELA]

The holes for the bolts/screws might not line up but you can always try.

[@PowerTwister_QLe]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@PowerTwister_QLe]

Finally, I got the brackets and lights The length is perfect, but when I installed it I have to modify the brackets to make it fit accord, love the light so much 😊😊😊

[@modXELA]

@@PowerTwister_QLe Good stuff my friend... I'm glad it all worked out!!

[@ebx2323]

Have you received the OEM switch yet? I can't find any videos on how to install the nilight wiring harness to a oem switch.

[@modXELA]

Yes I received mine from Cali Raised LED but I haven't installed it yet. I'll put together a video this weekend. What colors are the wires on your ditch light anyway?

[@Art_thr0b]

Not a bad kit for the price for sure, I went with a different accessory hardware for the lights. Didn't like that style of swivel setup.

[@modXELA]

Your bracket looks cool! There are too many versions out there, I just went with a cheap one with good reviews for now. So far, I'm pleasantly surprised with it. Thanks for tuning in as always Midnight Legends!

[@vins1521]

Well that seems to be pretty straight forward and they look great on your Tacoma, great video sir. I noticed you have hood shocks, I`ve been wanting to put those on my Tacoma, do you have a video on the install and where did you purchase them from, I feel lost since I cant get stuff from the US because of the closures, they either dont send the item to Canada or they charge you a fortune for shipping.

[@modXELA]

Hey Vin, here's my video on the hood struts installation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npuUqJKBmZp8Y80 It's a Lift by Spiker Engineering that I bought from Runnin4Tacos for US$95.. Problem with Runnin4Tacos is they use UPS to ship. UPS always charge customs and brokerage fees and I ended up paying an extra US$40 which is a rip off. Try buying it from Spiker Engineering directly and ask the to ship it using FedEx International. Hope this will workout for you my friend!

[@vins1521]

@@modXELA I will probably wait until I can get across the line which is about 20-25 minutes away then just pick them up there, thanks for the info.

[@modXELA]

@@vins1521 I wish I was that close to the border. I just received my rock sliders from Cali Raised LED and had to pay $270 in customs fees. =(

[@vins1521]

@@modXELA Wow that is crazy duty on that, I ordered a Borla exhaust system for $750 and I only had to pay $80 at the border bringing it across.

[@modXELA]

@@vins1521 when you cross the border, they only charge taxes but UPS will charge taxes customs and duty fees. It sucks so I will only buy from the US if they use FedEx International.

[@ivanalo580]

Hi, hows the nilight pod lights you installed holding up to right now. Is it worth the price? Or too cheap. I found the harness to cheap also that it makes me wonder if it has a good quality. Anyways , hope you can share your reviews. If you have good one then i might try this brand also. Thanks

[@modXELA]

Hey @ivanalo580, sorry for the late reply. Anyway, the unit is holding up well and still functions the same as when I first installed it. No issues with the any of the components (switch, wiring, etc) so I can't complain. Realistically for me, this suits me just fine as I normally don't hit the trails at night (only done it once) so I can't really justify the higher end counterparts. This worked when I needed it so it's good enough for my needs. Thanks for tuning in! =)

[@juandelgado9071]

Where do you purchase the bed trunk cover ?

[@modXELA]

Hey Juan, if you're referring to the bed mat, I got it from my Toyota dealer.

[@juandelgado9071]

Do you have a video review of the product

[@juandelgado9071]

I’m sorry not the bed mat , the cover cap

[@modXELA]

@@juandelgado9071 are you referring to the tonneau cover?

[@juandelgado9071]

@@modXELA yes sir

[@hectornavarrete766]

What kind of oem switch did you use?

[@modXELA]

Hey Hector, just to be clear, I did not use an "OEM" switch but rather an "OEM-style" switch. Here's the link: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07WF6T4CL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks for tuning in!

[@hectornavarrete766]

Thanks Alex, do you have a video on the switch installation? I have a similar switch but it has 4 wires and the harness has 3 only, is the green wire to be left alone? Thanks

[@modXELA]

@@hectornavarrete766 I haven't done a video on this one in particular as I couldn't find the switch for the life of me. I got it 2 weeks ago but misplaced it. At any rate, I have a similar install video for my lightbar switch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4CVaqlspaqoeMk What are the 4 colors that you have? I can't remember the configuration of the switch that I got but will look for it today and install it if I can find it and ill let you know what needs to be done.

[@modXELA]

Hey Hector, combine the green and white Wires (connect both to the Whiteside on the harness), it goes to the positive via the relay. One will basically light up the ditch lights and the other will illuminate the switch. The rest is straight forward, red to red, black to black. I hope this helps.

[@hectornavarrete766]

@@modXELA Hey Alex, sorry to bother you again, I connected the switch to the harness and it didn’t work. I connected in the order suggested, but nothing, do you know what could be the problem? Thanks

[@WendzDarKnight08]

Got this off Amazon for under $50 USD