YouTube DIY Video: Having Your Ditch Lights Installed and Wired on Your Tacoma

rustytaco · 2025-08-26T03:04:04+00:00

Been meaning to get this post up... The 37s are finally on! If you haven't been following along, I did a quick mock-up a couple of weeks back. Here are some updated shots and how it's sitting. 37x12.5x17" Arroyo Tamarock RTs on 17x9, 0 offset Lock Off-Road Combat wheels. In these photos, they're just barely trimmed enough for the road. On the pavement, the rear doesn't really give you any issues. For the front, the main issue was at the back of the rear front fender/flare. I trimmed it quickly on location at my local shop, Freedom Forged 4x4. They were cool enough to let me do some parking lot cuts with my grinder. Even gave me some gloves and safety glasses. It was still rubbing on hard turns and in reverse, but I took the bare minimum off just to be able to make it home without destroying and misaligning my front fenders. I've done full trimming and wheeled with it pretty hard since these shots, so I'll make an updated post soon outlining the detailed fitment and cutting process. But long story, short... with some moderate trimming (from my experience), they clear at effectively 100% in the most extreme situations. And it's relatively little modification for the Toyota platforms for such a large tire. Now, I might be biased, but they don't look as big as I thought they would. But looking back, my 33s look teeny tiny. They really fill out the wheel wells. But the truck is larger and bulkier than the previous generation, so it kinda makes sense. Some new suspension to jack it up a couple of inches would probably help complete the look. Let me know your thoughts and questions! Pics below... The first shot is immediately after install while still on the rack. No trimming. It was nearly impossible to drive without clipping something.

h4ngman tacoma

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Aug 5, 2025

Is there anyone who wants to have his ditch lights installed and wired? There's a guy I follow on YouTube named Mike; he does DIY videos, and he made a 5-minute step-by-step video that would take you through the DIY installation process.

His explanations are easy to understand and follow through for a seamless experience for both newbies and experts. Best part, theres no need to worry about cutting or drilling; there's a kit thats designed for a hassle-free bolt-on installation. On top of all this, he would also teach you how to use the Toyota Tacoma factory AUX to connect your LED light pods.

Anyone looking to carry out this DIY process, I'd urge you to check out his video Here and YouTube channel. You'd be sure to learn a lot on there.

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