Auxbeam light and switch panel question

TRD JON · 2025-04-01T04:39:32+00:00

On April 8th, I have an appointment with my local tuner to flash the OTT Tune onto my 6th Gen 4Runner (and 5th Gen to show ol' girl some love), and maybe my Tacoma TRD Pro. I was sending him emails back and forth and I am very excited to get it done and see how it is for both vehicles and maybe my 4th Gen Tacoma as well. I am hesitant about the Tacoma becuase it is a lease and it is a hybrid. But their numbers and reputation with the last-generation trucks are promising. The new 4Runner already drives so much better than the 5th and I assume with this new tune it will be even better with the added horsepower and torque. The nice thing about this tune is that it can easily be removed from the vehicle if needed, without leaving a trace on the ECU. Here is a chart he provided me to show their proven dyno numbers both non-hybrid and hybrid models. Anything I should be cautious about? Non Hybrid Hybrid

FishTaco

Active Wheeler

Jan 14, 2025

First: This is my first Tacoma and I know nothing about electrical.
I have a Trailhunter. It has several pre wired auxiliary switches, and from what I read they can handle the load of the Auxbeam ditch lights and light bar lights I got.
Is there any advantage to getting the Auxbeam switch panel?
It seems like I can keep a cleaner look using what I have.
Since I'm new to offroading and learning about overlanding as I go, I am unsure if I should save those for camping alternatives later?

My rig is a daily driver and I'll be using it for off road exploring and camping. I bought it after surviving Helene to build a competent daily driving bail out buggy. I share this so the experts out there understand my goals/needs.

Thanks for any help or insight, it's all new for me.