Anyone mount lights on rear fin before?

KTMR1der03 · 04-05-2007, 10:40 PM

I'd like to get some spotlights on the rear of my truck, and I was wondering if I could cut rectangular holes on the rear fin, and mount 2-3 lights on there, they would fit perfect without sticking out, anyone ever seen this before?

Trailor had a flat tire, ran short on time

KTMR1der03 · 04-06-2007, 04:37 PM

Nooooo one? =O

4banginRunner · 04-06-2007, 04:40 PM

i've seen a 2nd gen with rear facing lights in the cabin drilled onto the roof before...never seen nor heard of ur plans tho...hell give it a try and post a build-up thread

curly_c · 04-06-2007, 04:58 PM

WOW. i guess thats one way of getting a bike around

leebee · 04-06-2007, 05:51 PM

i think scofco has done something similar, check out his profile and see what it says. iirc, his lights were inside and hinged for interior clearance.

lee

KTMR1der03 · 04-07-2007, 02:41 AM

I was thinking about hanging the lights inside, but didnt want them to get in the way. I was originally planning on getting a roof rack, mounting the spare tire, shovel, gas tank, and lights onto it until I read so much about decreased mileage. I don't care so much for the looks of the rear fin anyways, so I might as well drill away and see what it looks like, if it looks good, I'll post away on it. Glad to hear its not a common mod, I might have found a good way to contribute to yotatech after all!

91muddog · 04-07-2007, 11:00 AM

i think the ony problem you might have is clearance for the rear window wiper

drguitarum2005 · 04-07-2007, 11:54 AM

is the fin even strong enough?

JulsTirn · 04-08-2007, 12:40 PM

nice neighborhood. turn your bikes light on

KTMR1der03 · 04-08-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91muddog

i think the ony problem you might have is clearance for the rear window wiper

I dont use the rear wiper anyways, I have a sticker on the rear window that could peel away from it.

Yes, the fin would definetely be strong enough, its surprisingly thick.

slosurfer · 04-08-2007, 11:09 PM

I have been toying with this idea also. The one problem I see with cutting the hole to mount them, is that, the fin is angled up so you really couldn't flush mount them. Never seen it done, but then again, I haven't seen it used to mount a license plate either. LOL

KTMR1der03 · 04-09-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

I have been toying with this idea also. The one problem I see with cutting the hole to mount them, is that, the fin is angled up so you really couldn't flush mount them. Never seen it done, but then again, I haven't seen it used to mount a license plate either. LOL

I had my license plate on the tire carrier, but I had to take the tire carrier off so zip-tied it to the wiper, haha.

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KTMR1der03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beaverton, Oregon. Posts: 122	Anyone mount lights on rear fin before? I'd like to get some spotlights on the rear of my truck, and I was wondering if I could cut rectangular holes on the rear fin, and mount 2-3 lights on there, they would fit perfect without sticking out, anyone ever seen this before? Trailor had a flat tire, ran short on time Last edited by KTMR1der03 : 04-05-2007 at 10:42 PM.

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4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 876	i've seen a 2nd gen with rear facing lights in the cabin drilled onto the roof before...never seen nor heard of ur plans tho...hell give it a try and post a build-up thread __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner SR5 22RE--5spd swap (W56-A) w/Hurst t-handle shift knob--V6 4.56 swap--1.5" BJ spacers, AAL's & ZUK mod--'85 brown/tan interior--sway bar removed--2.5" Flowmaster 40 series--2.25" exhaust--Battery/Intake swap--late style steering box swap--V6 calipers--1" MC--34" Nitto's--Consistent 22MPG Daily Driver 79 Toyota Longbed 4x4 Awaiting time, money & some parts previous 82 Longbed 4x4 Pickup 90 Toyota 4Runner<3 RIP 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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curly_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin Cali Posts: 458	WOW. i guess thats one way of getting a bike around __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 154,000. 5 speed v6 Downey HD coils \| 32x11.50s BFG all terrains \| 15x8 Eagle Rims \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| BJ Spacers \| Coil Spring Spacers \| Rancho 5000s Front \| Pro Comp ES3000 Rear \| MagnaFlow Cat Back One cool sticker that reads "Toyota 4Runner 3.Slow" 12" Coustic Sub\|MTX AMP

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leebee Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 1,593	i think scofco has done something similar, check out his profile and see what it says. iirc, his lights were inside and hinged for interior clearance. lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4, manual hubs, dayton timberline mt's 31 10.5 15's. http://tlca.org # 15118 www.of4wd.com # 2270 www.phoenixrising.ca

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drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,209	is the fin even strong enough? __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

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KTMR1der03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beaverton, Oregon. Posts: 122	Nooooo one? =O

04-07-2007, 02:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
KTMR1der03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beaverton, Oregon. Posts: 122	I was thinking about hanging the lights inside, but didnt want them to get in the way. I was originally planning on getting a roof rack, mounting the spare tire, shovel, gas tank, and lights onto it until I read so much about decreased mileage. I don't care so much for the looks of the rear fin anyways, so I might as well drill away and see what it looks like, if it looks good, I'll post away on it. Glad to hear its not a common mod, I might have found a good way to contribute to yotatech after all!

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91muddog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tracy California Posts: 617	i think the ony problem you might have is clearance for the rear window wiper

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JulsTirn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lewis, Washinton Posts: 86	nice neighborhood. turn your bikes light on __________________ Julian

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slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 1,904	I have been toying with this idea also. The one problem I see with cutting the hole to mount them, is that, the fin is angled up so you really couldn't flush mount them. Never seen it done, but then again, I haven't seen it used to mount a license plate either. LOL __________________ Chris 6th Annual Pismo 4runner Jamboree: Oct. 10-12, 2008 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

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