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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by RearViewMirror, Apr 30, 2013.

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  1. May 2, 2013 at 1:28 PM
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    Bilistein adjustable shocks set at 2.5" 285/55/20 Nitto Trail Grapplers, on 20x9 Fuel Mavericks 35% on windshield, 5% all around
    Will my light brightness be the same?
    Or what do you think is better than those lights?
     
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  2. May 2, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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    I would imagine the brightness with that kit over stock is substantial since it is a HID kit with projector lenses. I have a HID kit in mine and they are extremely bright with the factory lights. The Anzo's that I had just had a different pattern which accentuated the light beam rather than flood them out like the factory lights do.
     
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  3. May 2, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    See you did your stock lights, thinking of maybe installing oracles in mine and doing what you did, what's your opinion on that? And I have a 2013 model so I'm not sure if it may be harder or not..
     
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  4. May 2, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    With the Oracles I assume you are talking about the HID kit correct? If you are doing the BHLM then I think you will be happy since you will be using the factory lights. My HID and the Anzo's just didn't like each other very much but the factory lights work great with the kit. I haven't seen a write up on the 13 BHLM but admittedly I haven't searched for it since mine is a 2011. If you do decide to do it, it really isn't that hard just time consuming and it can be a little intimidating if you haven't done it before. Just take your time and remember it's all in the prep work.
     
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  5. May 3, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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    Yea you see I thought oracles were like a foot or so long led strip that you put inside your stock headlight to give it a halo effect. They cost are 200 for a pair. Said it was one of the best way to go, but kinda wanted to get everybody else's input on it that actually have tacomas and may have done it.
    What kind of paint did you use to paint the inside of our headlights? Sorry I may be overloading you with questions, just don't want to attempt it and mess it all up and have to buy new lights and no telling what else haha! But I'm sure there has to be something on YouTube. But I attached some pics of what I'm talking about

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  6. May 3, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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    This one too.

    image.jpg
     
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  7. May 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    This is my truck, also no sure what to do with the lights rather to paint them white or black. And been thinking of what to do with the grill? Either billet it or paint the symbol white.. Not sure

    image.jpg
     
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  8. May 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    Honestly I have no idea about them. I wouldn't even know where to start or how to install something like that in a factory light. Someone on here might though.

    As far as the paint goes I use a product called Speedliner. When I was painting on my days off from the Fire Dept. me and 3 friends bought into this company. It is basically Rhino Liner and is used for truck beds. I still have a bunch of gallons sitting around and when I need to use some I just bust out my HVLP and tint it whatever color I want (usually black). It last forever and doesn't chip or fade and with the HVLP I can put whatever texture I want on the surface by controlling the gun and distance sprayed. Now the inside of my lights match my grill perfectly.
     
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  9. May 3, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    Plasti coated my lower valance yesterday. I'll leave it on for a month or so to make sure that I want to keep it (which it looks like I will). If I do I'll use the same for the valance that I used for the grill and lights.

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  10. May 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM
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    Good looking truck.. I've never seen it around Little Rock though.
     
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  11. May 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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    Thanks man! If I'm in Little Rock it is out West. I hardly ever go down town anymore. I live out Benton / Bryant way so if you're ever down this way that is probably where you will see me. It seems that I make at least 2-3 trips to Target on Alcoa a day... speaking of....

    It's cool to see someone on here that is close by though :)
     
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  12. May 23, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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    I lived in West Little Rock for a while. Just recently moved to Maumelle and work Downtown LR, so I see West little rock less and less these days. Been on this site for a while, funny we never crossed paths.

    Have you ever been out to superlift at all? We've got a big club event coming up soon.
     
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  13. May 23, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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    I honestly just found this site back in April so I haven't been on here too long.

    Superlift? No.. not in this truck. It's a pre-runner and I'm a poser in this truck lol. But I go out there with a buddy of mine that has a unbelievable land cruiser every once in a while.
     
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    I didn't see anything on a lift...do you have one or is it all stock?
     
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  15. May 27, 2013 at 6:37 AM
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    No lift yet. Still stock TRD suspension. I'm thinking of going with 5100s and calling it a day. I don't take it off road so anything more would just be wasted. Hell the 5100's would be wasted but it would level out the truck.
     
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  16. May 27, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    Shoot, it looks awesome now. I might steal your tires haha. Im in the process of buying my first Tacoma right now. Still over seas but my first day back Im picking it up. Truck is definitely giving me some inspiration.
     
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  17. May 27, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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    Thank you very much for the complements!
     
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    No problem!! What kind of tires are on it?
     
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  19. May 27, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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    cflks411 I like turtlessss

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    Disregard last comment haha
     
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    You need to retrofit those headlights and put a lift on :thumbsup:
     
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