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1st gen headlight upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wheeler3129, Feb 21, 2012.

  1. Feb 21, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    wheeler3129

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    Can anyone tell me if I upgrade me factory headlights to clear lenses what years will fit? There are alot to choose from on ebay are there any to stay away from. I like the clear lense with the black housing the most, any help is most appreciated.

    thanks
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    I have seen tons of AFM lights come and go in my shop and you can always tell when they have them without even looking because the light spread is terrible! DEPO is pretty bad for sure. Don't know the brands of the other ones I've seen. kind of turned me off from getting a set. Find out which company makes the best first then go for style. Some are just awful I don't know how they are even legal....
     
  3. Feb 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I've heard good things about the TYC assemblies, and I believe they come with black housings.

    Rockauto has them for less than $30
     
  4. Feb 22, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    thanks that is what I was thinking that there might be some to stay away from.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    thanks man I will check them out.
     
  6. Feb 22, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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    Just went to see those headlights and none of them had clear lenses they looked just like factory, I think the ones I am looking for come in 2003 tacomas with the black housing because my father-in-laws is an 03 and his look like what I want. Is there anyone has personally done this mod and can tell me from experience?
     
  7. Feb 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    A lot of people here have bought these. I haven't heard anything bad about them

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-00-Toyota-Tacoma-2-4WD-Euro-Headlights-Head-Lamps-Black-Assembly-LH-RH-New-98-/190642218791?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1998|Model%3ATacoma&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c63296727

    And here is a four piece JDM set

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2000-T...1998|Model:Tacoma&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c23723bb4
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Where the sun don't shine...... Literally
    not enough
    I have a a set of those on my 98... pretty happy with them.. no complaints
     
  9. Feb 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    Too many to list.
    You might be able to read the reviews on Amazon.com if you can find the same ones on there. People are pretty good about posting reviews there.
     
  10. Feb 22, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    I got the clear with black housing from ebay, I like them. This was the 6 piece set.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    my clear ebay housings i bought for 12 dollars and reflect the light 300 times better than stock.
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    I got smoked ones from ebay and resealed them and they have turned out great
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2012 at 6:37 AM
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  14. Feb 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    I have the black Anzos.

    IMG_1497_bc87d2342909f2fc913ed7df8413298f212c4145.jpg
     
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  15. Feb 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    where did you get them and do you mind me asking how much?
     
  16. Feb 26, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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    I just googled them for the lowest price and bought from there. I can't remember where. Here's what I found.
     
  17. Feb 27, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    thanks I like the way those look, I think the black housing will look the best on my truck.
     
  18. Feb 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    You won't be disappointed. Super bright cone of light and the hi's go out a good 200m.
     
  20. Feb 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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    I bought my black headlights for I think 100 shipped on ebay
     
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