HOW TO: Rigid SR-L Series Lights for ARB Rear Bumper Installation

[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

Can someone explain step 7 to me like I'm 5 years old, what do I need to plug in, in the engine bay for power to get sent to the rear? my trucks a 2025 and the wiring is slightly different due to having an additional AUX button

Following…..because it appears I too am 5 yrs old and don’t know how to take the dummy caps off

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[SnowmanJPS]

Following…..because it appears I too am 5 yrs old and don’t know how to take the dummy caps off

I didn’t get anywhere with this, John from SPV is going to send me the right harness when he makes it up, I forgot to mention my truck was a 2025, for now I have no manual override for the rear flood, not the end of the world

 

[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

I didn’t get anywhere with this, John from SPV is going to send me the right harness when he makes it up, I forgot to mention my truck was a 2025, for now I have no manual override for the rear flood, not the end of the world

I FIGURED IT OUT. I just wasn’t using the right combination of “f*ck”, “sh*t”, and “motherf*cker”.

 

[SPV Parts]

I didn’t get anywhere with this, John from SPV is going to send me the right harness when he makes it up, I forgot to mention my truck was a 2025, for now I have no manual override for the rear flood, not the end of the world

I thought it might be the right time to post some updates...

So it has come to my attention that starting with the 25 Models (only 25's.. 24's are not changed)

Toyota changed the connector in the rear to a 4 pin one with 3 wires. Rather than the 2 pin one with 2 wires...

For those who are not aware. Here is what is different, and the same.

Originally Toyota only had access to ONE switch back there. One wire was power and the other a ground.

In 25, both the Trail Hunter and the TRD Pro can come with the ARB Bumper and the Plug for the switch.

Taking the photo (Zoomed IN) that @wolfpackwest posted in the beginning of this thread with his install. We started out with him simply using his Toyota Provided pig tail And then adding a crimp on connector to it that could then plug into out short rear harness. Again, notice in the photo.

After many on here like the solution and wanted to replicate it. We simply produced a new "Complete" pig tail harness that took those 2 pieces and made one. See the photo below. This is still current for all 24 models-

Now... This is the NEW pig tail Toyota Provides-

As you see. It is just like the original one. However, it is the 4 pin version. So. For those of you who don't want to wait a short time.. I am guessing 3-4 weeks? You can simply take your existing Toyota Pig tail and put a connector on it (we can provide it) just like this post and install shows. We just made it even EASIER with the all one piece version and we will have the same again.

Below is a photo indicating which color wire is which.

So for a little guidance. There is NO wrong decision as far as getting something now if you have the 25 model. Because we make our harness system to be expandable.

In this link to the kit. You have 2 selections. The SECOND one, you would want to select "Flush Mount for ARB Bumper"

The first one is which type of harness connection you want.
For the ARB Bumpers (or if you have the built in switches) there are only 2 that you want to choose from.

The first is "Short Length Harness w/Tail Light Adapter (Reverse Only)"
That one automatically powers the white lights when in reverse AND it powers the red backlights with the tail/running lights. It's all AUTOMATIC.

The Second option is "NEW Option - Short Harness With Pass Through Pig Tail for Switches & Reverse Trigger"

The ONLY difference between them is the ADD ON pig tail connector that we produced that is a combination of the Toyota one you are provided and a connector to integrate it into our short rear harness.

So if you follow. The short rear harness and the tail light adapter are included already. So the same pieces. So without the add on, its $25 less. If you add that to what you have later, its a $25 add on. So you won't miss anything or be required to remove or replace anything when I have the new version produced. Hopefully I am being clear enough for everyone to understand.

So if you select the version NOW "Short Length Harness w/Tail Light Adapter (Reverse Only)"

Then you can do one of 2 things. You can use your pig tail harness from Toyota and add it to a connector I can provide based on the original instructions in this thread. (Just remind us with a note on your order or an email. However, I will just try to start including an add on connector with that option in case)
Or the second thing. Once we get the other add on models in within a few weeks. Simply reach out and you can purchase them for the same $25 and we will ship them free so there is no difference in price. You can use your existing kit in automatic mode NOW... and plug that in later or add a connector to your Toyota provided plug now and use both.

Here is the link again for those selections-

https://specialtyperformanceparts.c...ht-kit-plug-n-play-srl?variant=46742558343400

Here are also a couple more photos of it under the truck-

Now... to elaborate on how future proof our harness system is and how you will be able to continue to adapt time and time again. I am going to give you some scenarios.

Unlike other kits you purchase elsewhere. The generic harnesses need cut down generally, spliced, taped, etc and are one use and for just the one light you get with them.

This kit for your Tacoma has 3 parts.
The tail light adapter
The Short Harness
The Plug in Pig Tail to the switch wire/s

Lets say you bought the complete kit for a 24 model with all 3 parts. You then trade in your 24 and get a 25 or 26.
You can take your complete kit with you and put your blanks back in the holes in the bumper.

You can simply buy a different $25 switch wire pig tail plug (what we are producing) and now your kit is the upgraded model.

Lets say you trade the Tacoma and take your light kit with you and there is a newer Tacoma and the tail lights and their connectors changed.
Then you can simply get the updated tail light connector. We will continue to come out with now ones. The new one will just plug into the Short rear harness. Just like all the others do for all the other makes and models out there from Ford, Dodge, Jeep, GMC, etc. The same Short rear harness can be used as can all the harnesses for any vehicle.

So you can simply change the one piece to match any vehicle.

You can also swap out just the lights with our matching adapters. While others may not fit in those designated cut outs. If you took your kit to another vehicle, you could get different lights and use your harnesses again.

So the modularity and universal factor is actually pretty wild. That's what makes our patented harness "System" so cool.

So in situations like this. When the manufacturer makes a change to a connector. It doesn't effect EVERYTHING. Just one little plug in that can be added later or replaced.

If you are someone who is intrigued with things like this and want to understand more about the "system" and possibilities. This is a link to some FAQ videos we have done on SOME of the components. We plan to do many more videos showcasing a lot more.



We also plan to do a lot more with the Toyota. So if any of you would like to see new kits and parts for your vehicle. Reach out. The entire reason we added the Tacoma Tail light adapter to our system and then add on pig tail was from members on here. Our Short rear harness, tail light adapters (for other models) already existed. We just added the Toyota ones.

So we want to give the Tacomas some much needed love too.

That means things like light bar, fog lights, a pillar light kits, etc too.

So let us know what you want to see!

John
SPVparts
info @spvparts.com

 

[wolfpackwest]

John, appreciate the update! What’s nice is that now with the 4-pin pigtail in the back, you could run any of the 3 different amperage AUX buttons. The ‘24’s were forced to use AUX1 which is rated for 15amps and highly overkill for the those two little lights.

 

[SPV Parts]

I thought I would try to clarify and shorten my explanation-

For the 25 Models (ONLY)


This is the connector Toyota provides you with all of them.

This is a crimp on connector we have now.

You can right now, simply take your connector pig tail and crimp on our connector there, and that is what we will be producing. So it’s the same, except you just crimp the connector on.


So if you get this kit NOW-


Select- Short Length Harness w/Tail Light Adapter (Reverse Only)

Select- Flush Mount for ARB Bumper

(Link)
https://specialtyperformanceparts.c...ht-kit-plug-n-play-srl?variant=46742558343400



Then add one of these-

(Link)
https://specialtyperformanceparts.c...ors?_pos=3&_psq=add+on+connector&_ss=e&_v=1.0


Then the total is $371.72


That will be the complete and same as what you are waiting for except putting the 2 pieces together.



The pig tail that will be coming soon that in essence is both of those pieces as one is the kit that says “New option with pig tail” for $389.97 (which is the 2 pin version on the option)



So for about $18 less now, you don’t have to wait.



If you do though, that’s basically the difference.

Also, if you just get the Short rear harness to tail light option now. You can simply order and add the premade pig tail later. It is designed to add to. You don't need to replace or remove anything.


How it works-
Once you have the connector on that pig tail (or ours) the one end plugs into your Toyota connector in the bumper. The other end with the green seal plugs into our short rear harness to the lights (included with the kit) and it also plugs into our tail light adapter (Included with the kit)

John

 

[Romer]

If you're like me, and wanted the vehicle-specific Rigid light kit for the ARB Bumper, but also wanted the feature of being able to manually fire the lights as well - then this thread is for you. You can also follow this along for the 'normal' install as well; you'd just forego the 'splitter' harness and wire the lights directly into the Taillight/Short harness.

A quick background, if you haven't been following the other thread where John from SPV has been chiming-in: the vehicle-specific kit from Rigid is just simply the SR-L series flush mount lights along with a harness for our trucks, but has been reported to have some issues with the harness they provide. Additionally, their harness was reported to only be firing the lights with the reverse light trigger, and wasn't wired to illuminate the backlight feature on the SR-L's.

My preference was to have the following capabilities:
1) The automatic trigger for reverse lights (spreader)
2) The automatic trigger for the backlights to come on with parking/taillights (red halo; this is how the Rigid harness SHOULD be, but didn't function)
3) The ability to manually fire the spreader lights using the pre-wired AUX buttons and pigtails supplied with the truck

After talking to John and Sidney at SPV, who are fantastic and wildly responsive by the way, they got me all setup with their harnesses to accomplish what I was looking for. John even FaceTimed with me, late on a Friday afternoon to walk me through and show me what I would need and how it would wire-up. They got my parts out to me via UPS 2-Day shipping, and everything installed seamlessly after I received my parts.

Here's a breakdown of my parts order:
1) Rigid SR-L Series Spreader Lights - Red Halo/Flush Mount - Part # 53222
2) SPV Parts Short Length Rear Harness w/Taillight adapter
3) SPV Parts 2-Way Splitter Harness
4) SPV Parts Single Pole Connector

Additionally, you'll need your OEM AUX pigtails; specifically the 4-pin to 2-pin jumper, as well as the 2-pin jumper. NOTE: So stupid, but on the OEM pigtails, the white/black (thick) wire is the ground. The black wire is 15A power. The green wire is 10A power. The blue wire is 5A power. The 2-pin jumper for the rear, ONLY has 15A power wiring; way overkill for these 2 lights, but whatever. So pay close attention to the wire colors when splicing-in. You'll see in the photo below, that I have the white/black wire bent back to remind me NOT to use it.

Here's a photo of all the pieces laid-out:

All-in-all, these parts ordered from SPV ended up being cheaper than the Rigid vehicle-specific kit. Just call up John at SPV to place your order if this is what you're looking for.

Onto the install -

1) Locate and remove the T20 Torx screws holding the blanking plates into the ARB bumper. This was a bit of a pain to get a torx bit in there, but was able to knock it out using a 3/8" driver and ratchet, going over the frame. On the passenger side of the truck, there's some kind of mount there blocking your path; just slightly bend it up until you have enough clearance to fit the extension through. Hold onto the screws - you'll reuse them.

2) Install the SR-L's from behind, reusing the T20 Torx screws removed in previous step.

3) Let the light harnesses dangle for the time being. We'll come back and route/ziptie everything later.

4) Remove the two 10mm bolts from inside the tailgate, securing the driver's side taillight to the fender. GENTLY pull the taillight away from the fender; there are two plastic pops holding it in. It will eventually pop out, semi-violently.

5) Disconnect the OEM harness going into the taillight.

6) Plug in the taillight adapter harness between the OEM harness and the taillight. Route the wiring down through the crevice

7) Head up to the engine bay, and remove the dummy plug connectors from the AUX connectors. Plug in your 4-pin to 2-Pin OEM pigtail between the two AUX connectors. This is how you get power to the rear AUX port under the truck. **Side Note:** You may notice I have some additional wiring going into my jumper harness here; this is because I have ditch lights for the front wired into here as well.

8) Head back to the rear of the truck, and remove the dummy plug connector from the rear AUX port. It can be found here:

9) Crimp & heatshrink the BLACK wire from the OEM 2-pin pigtail onto the SPV single pole connector. I don't have a photo of this, but you get the idea from Step 10.

10) Plug the 2-pin pigtail into the AUX port, and begin routing all of your wiring.

11) Route the taillight adapter harness down to the Short Harness. This is pretty obvious, but white goes to white (the white wire is power for the halo backlight). The red wire from the taillight harness will plug into the SPV 2-way splitter, then one end of the splitter will go to the Short Harness; the other end of the splitter will plug into the single pole connector that you spliced into the OEM pigtail (the red wire is power for the reverse/spreader light). Additionally, plug the short harness connectors into the connectors running to the Rigid lights.

12) Run the ground wire to here. I tried several ground locations, that for whatever reason didn't work out. This one works perfect and is up and out of the way.

13) Tidy up all the wiring and ziptie as needed.

Passenger side:

14) All done! Your red halos should come on with the parking/tail lights. The white spreader light will come on when shifting into Reverse. And you should also be able to use the AUX 1 button to manually fire the white/spreader lights as well.

An idea of both lights on together:

Just the red halos, on with the parking lights:

Both lights on, manually fired by the AUX 1 button:

Both lights on, along with the bed scene lighting:

Hope this helps some of you out. Feel free to ask me any questions if I can help answer anything.


A couple more just because I was already taking photos (Ditch lights are manually fired off of AUX 2 now):

Nice write-up thaank you. I will follow it when I install lights

I have been trying to figure out what an extra connector does and you have the same one within
your step 13. Any idea what this is for? I was thinking lights, but this keit doesnt use it

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