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HID lights need informing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ArmyTacoGuy, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. Jul 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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    ArmyTacoGuy

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    Well I've been looking at HID kits for my truck and now want some but do not know much about them, so if someone could please point me in the right direction, I.e. good websites to purchase from I know I wan 8k bulbs, and best way to install ect.. Please let me know folks!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1342486112.844486.jpg
     
  2. Jul 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    ziggynagy

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  3. Jul 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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    brianv3ntura

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    Wolfpack basically covered everything.

    IMO,HID's on our taco's without the proper housings is just plain stupid and inconsiderate of others on the road. Its a huge road hazard.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    Rich91710

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    +1

    Listen to Wolfpack. A projector retrofit is the "only" way to go that is safe and provides proper lighting.
    And 8000k is a cop catcher.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:32 AM
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    ArmyTacoGuy

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    So the best thing thing to do would be to buy something like these headlights then an HID kit?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1342521100.165386.jpg
     
  6. Jul 17, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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    Pugga

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    Putting HID's in those headlamps would be a better option than dropping them in your stock housings but listen to Wolfpack. There are better options out there. The Retrofit Source has some great stuff!
     
  7. Jul 17, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    AsianAnts

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    Wolfpack is good to go! +1

    I'm actually reconsidering my 5000k lights and wanting to drop the 4300k in more and more lately.
     
  8. Jul 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    ArmyTacoGuy

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    Wolf pack, thank u for good information I'm takin ur advice and gona invest in the right way to do this, but there site is hard to navigate how do I find the proper kit for my truck could possible send me a link to exactly what I need, I still want 8k lights simply for the esthetic reasons
     
  9. Jul 17, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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    Well thank u very much man I've order the 270$ kit with the 6k bulbs, thank u for the help I have a lot of plans for my truck so keep an eye out for me u seem knowledgable my friend! Thank u again, and by chance what do u know about the LED dash light change mod for the gauge cluster? Or could u point me in a good direction
     
  10. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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    LED Cluster mod and more... basic information of what you need and how many.

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/162197-so-cal-led-gauge-swap.html


     
  11. Jul 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    This guy.

    This guy is da' man.

    This guy is da' man to talk to about HID retrofits.

    This guy is da' man to talk to about HID retrofits and to do one for you if you lack the ability or facilities.
     
  12. Jul 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    I have stock headlights for sale if anyone is interested
     
  13. Jul 20, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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  14. Jul 20, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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    i had 8000k before.. My eyes would get tire after about 30 minutes of drivings. Don't do it bro! trust me. stick to 4300k-6000k
     

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