There are several threads here and a few other Toyota related sites you can search. Most people like the 2D/3D Mag-light flashlight and all you need is the light holder which can be found in the same isle where the lights are.

Pick a place that you can reach and mount the light there.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/mag-instrument-accessories-asxdo26.html

 

mine sits right beside the seat, without anything to hold it in place. it just rests against the door sill scuff panel, 3/4 of the mag light sits behind the access cab door so i know it wont fall out when i open my driver's door. i had it in the door panel before but it rattled to much, and i was going to do what you were talking about but, the plastic is very flimsy. people have done it where they have reinforced the back side of it with metal but still i hear from almost everyone that "care" is needed when taking the light out of it's mounts which, if you need to grab it quickly to beat somebody with it, that's not really an option. mine doesn't even move around at all, it sits firmly in it's place. just try setting it there and drive around for a bit, you'll see.

 

if you need to grab it quickly to beat somebody with it, that's not really an option.

Maglite does offer a 6D version if you opt to do so. :lol:

This is what I have in my truck. You can also use it as a jackstand.

http://www.maglite.com/product.asp?psc=6DCELL

 

here's a pic.

 

Is this a dirty truck vs clean truck comparison?

 

 

Here's mine.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252438&highlight=budget+mods

 

Since were showing some pics of our Mags...Here's mine
I also recently reinforced it with an aluminum plate for a little more piece of mind (sorry no pics).

Picked up the mount at ACE for $5

 

Or you could do like I did and mount it in the drivers side storage compartment in the bed. Some people won't like this because it's in the bed and not in the cab. I'd rather not have to worry about pulling off my interior when grabbing my light, and how often do I need a maglite in the cab?

 

I don't thing the point is having a big ass flash light in the cab to see. It more so I can quickly grab at it to give someone thing or what ever a beat down. Or Defend your self. I used to carry a maglight in my truck I need to put one in the Tacoma.

 

Surefire is your friend. Mag-lite is so 1980. Beside try to throw a 2D Mag-lite in your glove box a few times and see what happens.

 

Haha, That looked like one monster of a flashlight, until I looked it up.

 

I mounted my rechargable maglite charger to the side of the center console in the passenger side floorboard. It was great.... Very convieniant.

 

if you guys want to just mount a small flash light?

 

leave it to Toku to do something sick like that. i like that ipod mount very much, mind sharing what kind and where bought? it looks like one i saw at autozone. is that the one?

 

Thanks for the Comp! But I can't take credit for this idea. Another member here was the first to do this.

I think you can still get the holders on Ebay.:thumbsup:

 

Okkine, that's kind of like a Kubaton w/modded edges and light put together.

 

Here's my StreamLight SL-20X. The local police/fire dept uses it. My cousin is a fireman so he hooked me up. It comes with two charging cradles so you can mount one in your house and one in your vehicle.

I ran the wires behind inside the pillar panels to a 12V source. Also, added a switch to the charge cradle so I can turn off the charging; did this because it's not good to charge batteries in frozen state during the winters.

 

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that's pretty cool. is it easy to get to though if you need to grab it quickly?

 

Yes pretty easy access, although I would recommend mounting it about 1" lower than I did. The B-pillar curves inward and the top of the flashlight touches the b-pillar just as I can fully remove it. But it really isn't a problem .. just an improvement if I were to do it again.

I like how rdsaustintx did his install, but i like it higher up so:
1) I can reach it
2) less likely to interfere with the seat
3) no one accidentally kicks it.

I also hardwired the power so that it runs behind the b-pillar. Clean install.

 

I have carried a flashlight every day for 15 years. Hint: That's a code book in the photo.

TacoDude has got it going on. My setup is similar:

What you want is a streamlight SL-20XP. It is LED/Halogen, charges in the bracket, 1/3 the weight of a maglight, 2x the output. Almost indestructible: Have dropped them two stories no problem. LIFETIME warranty: cop shop in our town does it while you wait. One of my older ones probably has no original parts left. I own 4.

I have a couple of the stingers, but I really, really prefer the SL-20 series.

Sorry boys, but Maglights are not good flashlights. They are bad hammers.

Streamlight fits nicely on the rear side of the B pillar near the floor.

[I have a LOT of portable lighting. Check out the half million CP.]

 

<b> Sorry boys, but Maglights are not good flashlights. They are bad hammers.

Seriously? It's a flashlight. I know you love your steamline but, its a flashlight. I have my maglight mounted to the seat like many here do. I push the button, it turns on. Mag light, steamlite, or a dollar store flashlight. Push button, get light. Not sure how much we want to dive into comparing flashlights, but, its a flashlight.

 

I changed out the bulb in my maglight to a LED and it suit my need fine. I keep it in the under seat storage bin with the jack. I do like the streamlight I may have to pick one up for the hell of it.

 

Regular sized two D battery LED Maglite in the center console compartment.

 

The only thing wrong with rechargeables is that the battery charge is too short. There are times when I need a flashlight on for much longer than the 1-1.5 hours you get on a charge. Kind of like my cordless tools. There is a reason I have 4 batteries, so I can rotate them in and out of the charger. I don't want to play that game with a flashlight. So, a Maglite next to the seat and extra batteries stored behind the backseat fits the bill perfectly for me.

 

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wow, you took that pretty literally...
mag lights are what they are-for as large as they are they put out very little light, even with the LED conversion. they are a good dual purpose light, and they are durable. but when you're just comparing flashlights---the amount of light you get--they are pretty weak. most people carry them for their potential to carry out a beat down effectively if need be. i'd say they are technically a flashlight first, a weapon second.

 

I use mine as a flashlight first and my first weapon.

This is my second weapon in case the first one fails.

 

diddo. my second resort:

 

Streamlights do rock. My stinger is 5 yrs old and takes a beating 5 nights/week. Rechargeable battery and bulbs were getting shot so I sent it in to factory for repair. All covered under warrenty except for the battery... had to be purchased. One of the brightest compact lights available. No bulky maglight for this midnight, wastewater operator.

 

^Thats what I'm talking about 6!

 

Oh everyone is showing off how big their flashlights are..i want to play along..ok that sounded very gay. Here is my setup. One of the best and cheapest mods (if you really want to call it a mod) I've done. I actually use it pretty often.

 

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rad floor mats, i've never seen them before.... do they come in the rugged trail package or something? looks like the same mountain logo?

 

my rugged trail came with em.

 

Thanks, as gteeiguy was saying they came w/ my truck (rugged trail package). I pretty much have nothing else to show off lol..all stock for now. I'm working on getting more OEM optional parts (bed mat, cargo net, etc)..I dont have the money to even buy that yet.