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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Buster888, Mar 4, 2015.

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    Been looking to change out stock lights on my 2014 TRD. It's 548229 Putco - Pure Halogen Headlight Bulbs. I want to simply pull out the stock bulbs and pop in whiter lights. Is that the case with these. Am I on the right track and has anyone had dealings with JC Whitney? Here's the link showing the bulbs. http://www.jcwhitney.com/p2021133/sku-553106.jcwx?filterid=d2193y2014g2j1

    Any advice whould be much appreciated.
     
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    look for replacment bulbs with higher kelvin numbers. 4000k or higher for white light. Most bulbs that you are looking for will be blue in color as a way of filtering out the lower waves and making the color whiter. if you are planning on keeping your lights stock just changing the bulbs, I would suggest silverstar bulbs. I have had good experiences with them. Or any "ultra white" bulb you find on ebaY would get you the look for 2 or 3 bucks.
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    And plan on changing ur new bulbs every 6-12 months
     
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    I put the Silvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs in +/- 2 years ago.
    Very pleased. The bulbs do look blue, but the light is bright, pure white.
    Maybe SoCal is easy on bulbs - no temp extremes.
    You'll be happy with them.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    I left my stock ones in. Bright enough for me. I don't like the blue-ish look. I have friends with brighter/halogen/HID stuff, and they always seem to be fixing something or changing bulbs. I've heard the Silvania ones are OK
     
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    Only 2 or 3 bucks? Where? I've looked plenty but haven't seen that.
     
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    Nova Scotia in the Great White North! May be a problem. Guess I have to stay with stock.
     
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    That's all the time they last? What's up with that?
     
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    Just read reviews on these. Most said they burn out pretty fast.
     
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    I've run both sylvania silverstars and philips Xtremevision. Lots have reported going thru bulbs with the silverstars but I did not experience that. I had pairs that lasted 3-4 yrs. Lighting better than oem. I have made change to the Philips Xtremevision bulbs and have been very happy with them. Brighter than the SS and have not had any burn out.

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    Many of the brighter bulbs have a reduced life span, some will even say so on the box. Check out PIAA bulbs or Philips Xtreme power bulbs. I've had both and was happy with the output and color they produced.
     
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    Sylvania silverstars. They're available at wal-mart and white!
     
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    I have 100 watt Hella bulbs been in two Tacoma's there are 7 years old
     
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    Going to go with these. Thanks. Can get them locally for $56 bucks.
     
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    I liked the Silstars when I put them in, but lost 2 pair,each in under a year. Not sure why. I went back to stock for longevity, but may give those Phillips bulbs a try.
     
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