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Smashed Tail Light

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by sfhunter, Jul 5, 2012.

  1. Jul 5, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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    sfhunter

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    sfhunter [OP] Active Member

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    Well, looks like some ass decided to back into my truck while I was eating at the Olive Garden and didn't even have the respect to leave a not with info. I'm telling you these South Florida people have no idea how to drive and have absolutely no respect for others hard earned belongings. Since I bought my truck in Oct 2011 been hit 5 times while I was in the store, hospital or restaurant. Luckily I have a bull guard and my front hasn't been damaged, but I do have their paint colors still on it haha.

    Well, enough rambling. Looks like I'm going to have to replace it since its pretty much crushed. My question is that they were stock tail lights and I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation about where to go online to get another stock one. I've cruised the internet and seen a bunch of them but not sure which ones are good stock and which ones are crap? Also, would it be smart to replace both at same time or would one be OK? And should I just upgrade from stock since I have to replace, what would you recommend?

    Reason I am asking is because I am not mechanically inclined, but I want to learn. Ask my anything about guns and where to get the best deals for quality, but when it comes to cars or trucks I have no idea and am learning from y'all.

    Thanks!
     
    sfhunter, Jul 5, 2012
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  2. Jul 9, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    I guess since there is zero input I'll just give the Toyota parts department to see what they charge for a single taillight
     
    sfhunter, Jul 9, 2012
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  3. Jul 17, 2012 at 5:57 AM
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    Well, Ive been doing some looking around and have found two tail lights that I like. Does anyone have experince with either and/or what do you guys think? Which one would you choose and why? Thanks!

    $181 Spyder Auto Spyder 5007957 Toyota Tacoma 05-15 LED Tail Lights (not compatible with factory equipped led tail lights) - Signal-3157(Not Included) ; Parking-LED ; Reverse-921(Not Included) - Smoke
    http://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Auto-A...008&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=002

    $206 Spyder 5007919 Toyota Tacoma 05-15 LED Tail Lights (not compatible with factory equipped led tail lights) - Signal-3157(Not Included) ; Parking-LED ; Reverse-921(Not Included) - Black
    http://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Auto-T...008&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=002
     
    sfhunter, Jul 17, 2012
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  4. Jul 18, 2012 at 8:12 PM
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    YotaMan2007

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    i have the red/clear option. i love them, plus they are much brighter than the stock bulbs. two thumbs up imo
     
    YotaMan2007, Jul 18, 2012
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