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3rd gen light replacement help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cameron knust, Mar 9, 2017.

  1. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    cameron knust

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    im looking to get better lighting from my truck im not a fan of the halogen color, i was thinking LED because the power my stereo draws but i heard there are issues with LEDS in projectors. anyone have a good model that can solve my need for more visibility??
     
  2. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    No problems running the Morimoto 34watt 5500K LEDs for low beams and high beams. Plug and Play.
     
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    Running Opt7 with no issues
     
  4. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    and it is fine with projectors???
     
  5. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    Ya. They are a bit lackluster in rain because of the color but are fine.

    Do a couple searches for LED for headlights and you will find threads with comparison pics.

    Search for Opt7 LEDs you will find a few threads.

    HIDs are probably better bit require more work. LED are plug and play.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    opt7 is my favorite. its h11 and h8 right?
     
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    I only did low beams and fogs which are both H11
     
  8. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    why does Amazon say it doesnt fit wth
     
  9. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    They haven't updated it. I had the same issue. If I wasn't on mobile I'd link the exact ones. They were the Opt7 LED Fluxbeams
     
  10. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    does the opt7 highbeam fit in plug and play i see people using kensum
     
  11. Mar 9, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    i mean kensum or opt7 idk.... im putting a 30" bar on for offroading i just want good street lights what do you think
     
  12. Mar 10, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    I've seen people put Opt7 in the high beams and they seem to work fine. Should be plug and play. I'm not sure if they are H8 though or something else.
     
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    Hid on low beans, led on high and fog lights. I just did, works great. My next step will be led 30" bar. Behind the front grille. I'll post some pictures so you can see how it looks.
     

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