Projector Headlights in an '09 Taco

nicholism · 05-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Hey guys. New to the site. I just bought a blue '09 Double Cab Sport and am working on perfecting it. At the moment, I have chrome door handles, nerf bars, and Aries bull bar(Pictures Coming Soon). I've seen several pictures of the projector headlights and think they'd be a great addition to my truck. The problem is that every store has them labeled as '05 - '08 headlights. Will these also work on '09s?

Viet2100 · 05-16-2009, 12:40 PM

Perfect fit.

sincitytaco · 05-16-2009, 01:46 PM

well if you are looking to "perfect" it, then the first thing you need to do is take off the chrome door handles.

rossk35 · 05-16-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sincitytaco

well if you are looking to "perfect" it, then the first thing you need to do is take off the chrome door handles.

and you wouldn't get those ugly ass projector lights.

it's in coma · 05-16-2009, 05:01 PM

eey, be nice...^^^. i agree though.

Untamed_SS · 05-16-2009, 05:15 PM

LoL. I'm not sure about the chrome, but some projector lights are pretty cool.

bajamoon · 05-16-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by it's in coma

eey, be nice...^^^. i agree though.

not my style either but he likes it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Untamed_SS

LoL. I'm not sure about the chrome, but some projector lights are pretty cool.

agreed.

it's in coma · 05-16-2009, 06:59 PM

to the original op, yes, they will fit your 09...

Viet2100 · 05-16-2009, 07:24 PM

I <3 my projectors.

Stock = suck

SMG26 · 05-22-2009, 10:33 PM

I was lloking on ebay a seen some halo projectors for pretty cheap. I was wondering if anyone has had anything good or bad to say about these. And if they were plug and play.

it's in coma · 05-22-2009, 11:00 PM

they are plug and play...the only complain i have so far is that moisture gets inside but it can be easily resolved by just resealing them...

ElectronMan · 05-27-2009, 02:27 PM

I would be so happy if I could find some non-rice, quality projector headlights. I'd love to do a HID retro but I really can't stand the angel eyes and 54 LEDs that they put on those things.

mjp2 · 05-27-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SMG26

I was lloking on ebay a seen some halo projectors for pretty cheap. I was wondering if anyone has had anything good or bad to say about these. And if they were plug and play.

Mine have been perfect since day 1. No complaints, they line up perfectly, and no moisture issues. The moisture thing seems to be hit-or-miss and I got lucky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectronMan

I would be so happy if I could find some non-rice, quality projector headlights. I'd love to do a HID retro but I really can't stand the angel eyes and 54 LEDs that they put on those things.

I like the angel eyes.

redraider · 05-27-2009, 03:06 PM

I gots me some chrome too, just because everyone hates it, besides if i murder it out i'd be just like 2000 other taco's out there, too easy. Also been thinking about the projectors too, but i like my BHL's too. Go for it nicholism

rossk35 · 05-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectronMan

I would be so happy if I could find some non-rice, quality projector headlights. I'd love to do a HID retro but I really can't stand the angel eyes and 54 LEDs that they put on those things.

Only way your going to get that is if you do a retro like I did.

Viet2100 · 05-28-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rossk35

Only way your going to get that is if you do a retro like I did.

Not necessarily, check out mine VVVV

nicholism · 05-29-2009, 06:02 PM

Thanks everybody for the feedback. I decided to go for the Chrome Projector Headlights from an Ebay seller for K2 Motors for ~$180 shipped. Got 'em in the other day and the chrome inside the light was cracked and flaking, so i sent 'em back for replacements. I checked around and K2 seems to be a quality retailer, so I'm sure it's just a case of bad luck on my part and not poor craftsmanship. Other than that, they looked BADASS! Can't wait to get the new ones installed. I'll post pics when I get done.

jrobson · 05-29-2009, 06:11 PM

I don't care for chrome either, but hey, to each their own. Have you thought about just doing a HID conversion without actually getting the projector housing?

SNThorsen · 10-31-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nicholism

Hey guys. New to the site. I just bought a blue '09 Double Cab Sport and am working on perfecting it. At the moment, I have chrome door handles, nerf bars, and Aries bull bar(Pictures Coming Soon). I've seen several pictures of the projector headlights and think they'd be a great addition to my truck. The problem is that every store has them labeled as '05 - '08 headlights. Will these also work on '09s?

i have the same truck in white, im looking to put a bull bar on it. did you have to do any fabricating to your skid plate? was it easy to put on?

NumNutz · 10-31-2009, 02:12 PM

I'm very tired of my projectors headlights fogging up. It's getting really old. I'm thinking of doing retro.

05-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
nicholism Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #17223 Location: little rock, ar Gender: Male Posts: 4 09 PreRunner SR5 DCab 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Projector Headlights in an '09 Taco Hey guys. New to the site. I just bought a blue '09 Double Cab Sport and am working on perfecting it. At the moment, I have chrome door handles, nerf bars, and Aries bull bar(Pictures Coming Soon). I've seen several pictures of the projector headlights and think they'd be a great addition to my truck. The problem is that every store has them labeled as '05 - '08 headlights. Will these also work on '09s?

05-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
Viet2100 Senior Member Name: Viet Joined: Jun 2007, #1930 Location: Orlando/Naples, FL Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 706 '07 PreRunner Double Cab SR5 X-SP 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Liter VVT-i Borla Cat-Back, Recessed Grille, Painted Lower Bumper Valence, Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD, MTX 504X, Alpine Components, Alpine 10" Sub, eBay Projector Headlamps with BMW retro, VVME 8000K HIDs, Color-keyed Eyelids, Nokya Hyper Yellow Fogs, Color-keyed Side Mirrors, Completely De-badged, Painted Engine Cover, Redline Hood Struts, Tint, OEM LED Tails tinted, LED White Interiors, LED White Gauge Cluster, LED Rear Turn Signal, LED Reverse Light, LED License Plate, Yokohama Parada Spec-X 265/50/20, Rear Springs TSB, 10% Tint, Black Headliner, Dynamat Ceiling/Front Doors	Perfect fit. __________________ CarDomain 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SR5 PreRunner X-SP Borla VVME BMW Dynamat Pioneer Alpine Philips Apple Enkei Falken Bilstein Reese V-LED MTX Nokya Redline Valentine 1 Mobile 1 Denso WrecklessProductions

05-16-2009, 07:24 PM	#9
Viet2100 Senior Member Name: Viet Joined: Jun 2007, #1930 Location: Orlando/Naples, FL Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 706 '07 PreRunner Double Cab SR5 X-SP 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Liter VVT-i Borla Cat-Back, Recessed Grille, Painted Lower Bumper Valence, Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD, MTX 504X, Alpine Components, Alpine 10" Sub, eBay Projector Headlamps with BMW retro, VVME 8000K HIDs, Color-keyed Eyelids, Nokya Hyper Yellow Fogs, Color-keyed Side Mirrors, Completely De-badged, Painted Engine Cover, Redline Hood Struts, Tint, OEM LED Tails tinted, LED White Interiors, LED White Gauge Cluster, LED Rear Turn Signal, LED Reverse Light, LED License Plate, Yokohama Parada Spec-X 265/50/20, Rear Springs TSB, 10% Tint, Black Headliner, Dynamat Ceiling/Front Doors	I <3 my projectors. Stock = suck __________________ CarDomain 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SR5 PreRunner X-SP Borla VVME BMW Dynamat Pioneer Alpine Philips Apple Enkei Falken Bilstein Reese V-LED MTX Nokya Redline Valentine 1 Mobile 1 Denso WrecklessProductions

05-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#10
SMG26 Senior Member Name: Steve Joined: Aug 2008, #8786 Location: Woodstock,GA Gender: Male Posts: 126 06 Prerunner TRD Offroad 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 AFE CAI, JBA exhaust pipes 2.5" w/magnaflow muffler, DOug Thorley Long tube headers, AFE TBS, URD MAF CAL and O2 sim,Access roll up cover, Hood protector, AVS Wind deflectors, and pop lock on tailgate.	Ebay projectors I was lloking on ebay a seen some halo projectors for pretty cheap. I was wondering if anyone has had anything good or bad to say about these. And if they were plug and play.

05-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#18
jrobson Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12211 Location: Mobile, Alabama Gender: Male Posts: 275 09 DC 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic Toytec ultimate lift kit, 5100 rear shocks with TSB AAL, LR UCA's, Bi-xenon 8000K headlights, Xenon 8000K foglites, (4) KC slimlites on N-Fab light bar	I don't care for chrome either, but hey, to each their own. Have you thought about just doing a HID conversion without actually getting the projector housing? __________________ 09 Double Cab 4x4 with Toytec Ultimate lift kit, LR UCA's, 5100 rear shocks with TSB AAL, Moto Metal 955's with 285-70-17 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ radials, 8000K Bi Xenon HID headlights, 8000K HID fog lights, N-Fab nerf bars, N-Fab light bar, (4) KC long range Slimlites.

05-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#3
sincitytaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10011 Location: Las Vegas Gender: Male Posts: 502	well if you are looking to "perfect" it, then the first thing you need to do is take off the chrome door handles.

05-16-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
it's in coma Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6047 Location: in the desert Posts: 585 06 trd off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic v6 intake and exhaust	eey, be nice...^^^. i agree though.

05-16-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
Untamed_SS Om Nom Nom Nom Name: Adam Joined: Oct 2008, #10163 Location: Haughton, Louisiana Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 1,874 08 Speedway Blue Access Cab 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Alpine iDA-X200 Deck, Rockford P3, Infinity 1600 A Amp, Black Badges, "NightRider Mod", Back-up lights. Painted Engine Cover. TRD QuickShifter & Shift Knob. MAF Calibrator. Doug Thorley LT Headers. Custom Y-Pipe. Flowmaster 50 series. Satoshi Grill	LoL. I'm not sure about the chrome, but some projector lights are pretty cool.

05-16-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
it's in coma Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6047 Location: in the desert Posts: 585 06 trd off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic v6 intake and exhaust	to the original op, yes, they will fit your 09...

05-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#11
it's in coma Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6047 Location: in the desert Posts: 585 06 trd off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic v6 intake and exhaust	they are plug and play...the only complain i have so far is that moisture gets inside but it can be easily resolved by just resealing them...

05-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#12
ElectronMan Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16455 Location: SC Gender: Male Posts: 34	I would be so happy if I could find some non-rice, quality projector headlights. I'd love to do a HID retro but I really can't stand the angel eyes and 54 LEDs that they put on those things.

05-27-2009, 03:06 PM	#14
redraider Hello Ladies Name: Eric Joined: Apr 2007, #1212 Location: San Antonio,TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 523 BSP 06 Prerunner V6 LB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Billet grille, grill guard, OEM fog lights, OEM cruise control, CAI, blacked out taillights and headlights, side steps	I gots me some chrome too, just because everyone hates it, besides if i murder it out i'd be just like 2000 other taco's out there, too easy. Also been thinking about the projectors too, but i like my BHL's too. Go for it nicholism

05-29-2009, 06:02 PM	#17
nicholism Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #17223 Location: little rock, ar Gender: Male Posts: 4 09 PreRunner SR5 DCab 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Thanks everybody for the feedback. I decided to go for the Chrome Projector Headlights from an Ebay seller for K2 Motors for ~$180 shipped. Got 'em in the other day and the chrome inside the light was cracked and flaking, so i sent 'em back for replacements. I checked around and K2 seems to be a quality retailer, so I'm sure it's just a case of bad luck on my part and not poor craftsmanship. Other than that, they looked BADASS! Can't wait to get the new ones installed. I'll post pics when I get done.

10-31-2009, 02:12 PM	#20
NumNutz ^^^I'm with stupid Name: Nick Joined: Jul 2008, #7928 Location: Harwood, MD/Ithaca, NY Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 2,111 The Right Foot Mods N/A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Halo Headlights, 3K Yellow HID Fog Lights, 20% Tint, De-badged, Blacked-out Door Emblems, ScanGauge II, Alpine IVA-W505 DVD Receiver, Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, URD MAF Sensor Cal., Doug Thorley LT Headers TRD OEM Skid Plate, Custom CAI Box Cover, Fog Lights Anytime Mod, Cobra CB Radio, 36" Firstix, Black Painted Brake Calipers, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Thule Bed Rack, Blacked out LED 09' style Tail lights, Blue LED Dome Light	I'm very tired of my projectors headlights fogging up. It's getting really old. I'm thinking of doing retro. __________________ My Build Check These Out- My Photography --> Prints are now available <-- My Video Thread WTB - N-Fab Lights Bar - PM me if interested

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