2008 Headlight Replacement

All, I'm looking for replacement lenses for my 2008 TRS Sport. I've read up that Depo's are a good replacement. I'm interested in finding a good replacement set that has the "tinting" inside instead of buying a factory type replacement. Does Depo make them with this dark tint?

Finally, how difficult is the replacement on these? I've heard the front bumper basically has to be partially removed to get to a lower mounting bolt?? If any has any directions on how to do this job, it would be appre4ciated.

Thank you in advance!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2011-T...r-/191188130864?fits=Make:Toyota|Model:Tacoma

I bought a set of these from vipmotoz on eBay. Does anyone have an opinion on their products? Do I need to silicone seal anything on these new lights when they arrive? If so, can someone kindly tell me where to put the sealer?

Thanks!

 

Yes Depo had black inner housing models. I got mine on Amazon

 

Oh I see you bought some other brand already. Yes seal them with something. Maybe some marine RTV

 

Any updates?? Pics of install?

Looking to do this same MOD

 

I replaced the headlights on my 08 about a year ago. I didn't have to take my bumper off, just the grill. The lower bolt is a bitch to reach but does come off with the bumper in place. Only concern was not breaking the clips on the lower part of the grill. Took about an hour to replace both.

 

Sub for info

 

Any links or pics of the headlights ?

 

I replaced my headlights with the

$149 DEPO 312-1186P-US2 Replacement Headlight Set (This product is an aftermarket product. It is not created or sold by the OE car company), Black

Depo brand from Amazon two years ago. Sealed them with silicone caulk when I first got them, and had to recaulk them a couple months ago when water started getting in. The light output compared to factory is crap, lots of scatter and the beam cutoff on both lights is crooked. The clearcoat has started to peel off and the bezel in the passenger side light is kinda loose, it moves a little when I shut my hood.

All that being said, I'm pretty happy with them for the price that I paid, ~120 shipped. No, they aren't OEM quality but I knew that going in and the light output is livable. If I had to do anything differently, I would have put Expel or some kind of protective film on them before installing to keep the clearcoat from peeling but at this point IDGAF. If these continue to go to crap or fall apart, I'll probably just buy another aftermarket replacement set. Either the Depo or the Ebay brand linked above would be okay replacements for OEM without spending a ton of money. Of course, YMMV.

Installation is pretty easy, just take your time and put painter's tape on the front of the headlights to keep from scratching them when installing if you've never done it before. Put some anti-seize on the bolt located up in the fender, in my experience it can get pretty rusted making it a PITA to remove later. Headlight removal how-to.

Here's a pic from a couple months ago...

 

Click on the link below and start with post #18, not exactly the type of headlight lens that you are looking for but still a basic idea on what to kind of expect when removing the old ones and installing the news.

Good Luck!


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/replacement-headlights.341233/