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VLEDs strip in cargo area

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by siblue, May 9, 2016.

  1. May 9, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    siblue

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    I noticed very little lighting in the cargo area of the 4Runner.
    The two dome lights in the lift gate does not illuminate the interior very well.
    I added two aluminum casing strip lights from VLEDs 5000k costs $8 each.
    http://www.vleds.com/shop-products/accent-lighting/strip-lights/aluminum-bar-light-striplight-3-chip-15-led.html
    I apologize that I do not include a HOW-TO because I have little patience while working.
    I ran power and ground up towards the lift gate area and soldered to cargo dome circuit.
    Took me a long 3 hours from start to finish.
    2 cubby pockets where is houses the lights at an angle without it being an eye sore.
    Here is the output picture at night. Let me know your thoughts.

    IMG_0439.JPG.jpg
     
  2. May 10, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    SixthSnail

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    Looks great. I noticed that too. What cargo mat is that? I like it better than my husky liner one and it looks like it fits over the 3rd row nicely.
     
  3. May 10, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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  4. May 29, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    which cargo liner is that? does it split down the middle to allow the rear seats to come up?
     
  5. May 29, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    Looks good! I have the same cargo mat and it works well.

    Is that a canvas back cover as well? Those second row seats look to have something covering them.
     
  7. Jun 2, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    Yes I have the canvas back too. If I did it again I'd buy complete kit then sell the cargo area. Second row only was $100 plus shipping.
     
  8. Sep 22, 2017 at 9:22 PM
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    Added same strip lights to foot well area a while back. I plan to add another pair under front seats to illuminate rear floor.

    IMG_6189.jpg
     
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  9. Sep 26, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    Very beautiful indeed!!!! I absolutely love it
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    Looks pretty awesome!
     
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    That looks awesome!
     
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