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Aftermarket headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by qnyla, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. Mar 29, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    qnyla

    qnyla [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Lots of threads on this, but since suppliers change over time and TW members gain longer term experience with various models as they age, I thought I'd ask for current information.

    My headlights are starting to get hazy (2nd set OEM). I was considering going aftermarket this time. Posts on TW seem to indicate that Depo sells the highest quality aftermarket headlights.

    I was looking at these Depo units on Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/Depo-312-1186P-US2-Toyota-Tacoma-Headlight/dp/B005XRPNYI

    Anybody have experience with these (post pics!).

    Others I should look at (post pics!)?

    Is the light pattern with aftermarket units as tight as OEM?

    depot.jpg
     
  2. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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    oh crap its him

    oh crap its him Well-Known Member

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    I have them on my truck and love em. Just put a bead of silicon around the edge.
    IMG_3187_zpsd6f864dc_963df8520799bf3dfa5779009c7acc3066b1946b.jpg
     
  3. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    MTopp

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    trifecta tonneau, pop n' lock, Depo black bezel headlights, mb 352 wheels, 265/75r16 cooper at3s, visors, colormatched 2011 grille with raptor LEDs, much LEDs in and out Future/wanted: black valence, hood scoop, catback, CAI, 285/75r16s, OMD leaf pack mod
    I also have them, have been great! Get the headlights that are sold or fulfilled by Amazon. Also, x2 on put silicon around edge
     
  4. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    MTopp

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    I never had complete OEM, so idk how light spread compares. I don't think its as good
     
  5. Mar 29, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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    Looks good. How is the light pattern?
     
  6. Mar 30, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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    It seems to be same or newly the same as oem from what I can tell.
     
  7. Mar 30, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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    I'm gonna buy some Depos in a few months...mine are starting to fade too
     

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