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DRL Melting lenses?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kingfrog, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. Apr 8, 2014 at 6:42 PM
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    Bagman

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    At this point what other option do you have....I'd have them do it.
     
  2. Apr 8, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    Keep my headlights and forget about it?
     
  3. Apr 9, 2014 at 8:26 AM
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    This is an option. However, for the same cost of the labor you could install after market headlights.:D
     
  4. Apr 9, 2014 at 4:57 PM
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    WOW! Really? How about quality of the aftermarket?
     
  5. Apr 9, 2014 at 4:59 PM
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    Phillips makes excellent products. They're very inexpensive too.
     
  6. Apr 9, 2014 at 6:58 PM
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    They want $250 to take 4 bolts off per light? That's a 1 to 2 hour job, tops.
     
  7. Apr 10, 2014 at 7:41 AM
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    Check out SpyderHeadlights, I think this is the route I'm gonna go. :D

    Also here is a video of the labor for replacing your headlights. :cheers:
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2014 at 7:47 AM
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    use LED bulbs a lot less heat
     
  9. Apr 10, 2014 at 8:12 AM
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    Haha no way i'm going to go ahead with the dealer and do that now after i have seen the Spyder lights and what it takes to replace them.
    Thank you!

    BTW the Spyder lights look awesome. I wonder about quality though. Will do some research.
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    Be sure to post your research results here...lol :p
     
  11. Mar 14, 2015 at 1:21 PM
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    Hey guys!!! :D:D:
    I've had quite the surprise this afternoon! I went into the dealership to get my oil change. (don't ask...), also the safety recall for the suspension. While the parts for the recall are on backorder. I did get told that two new headlight assemblies were put on order to replace the current ones with the burnt running light lenses. I was told there wasn't was recall persay but an extended warranty on the headlights. Now I don't know the parameters but my truck is a 2010 with 93,000 miles and some change and he said it was covered under the warranty. So you guys should look into getting it replaced. Good Luck! :D:D:D
     
  12. Mar 14, 2015 at 1:47 PM
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    They replaced mine a while back. No issues since. Look at your old plastic lights and look at his. Something new is in there. Even looks glass.
     
  13. Mar 14, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    I'm just glad they're replacing it because the last time I brought it up I was told NO! LOL
     
  14. Aug 21, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    Is this the bulbs being discussed? Will these work for a Tacoma?

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