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Sand in my taillights... Wtf? --- solved! Toyota gave me new ones

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jake slatnick, Mar 1, 2017.

  1. Mar 14, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Is this why it is called turd gen? :D


    I really like those 4runners, they are awesome vehicles.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    Sweet. I'm serious too.. I'll take them.

    Sand and all:mudding:
     
  3. Mar 14, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    jake slatnick

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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    exactly why...
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2017 at 8:15 PM
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    jake slatnick

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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    haha... Toyota wants them otherwise they'd be yours.

    This is one of those recall situations. If they figure out the problem theyll have to replace a million of them
     
  5. Mar 14, 2017 at 9:29 PM
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    Is this an isolated incident with the Pro tails? Or have other Pro owners had similar problems?
    Just asking because I ordered some Pro tails today but now this has me thinking.
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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    I'm wondering the same thing. Anyone else with TRD pro tail lights that off-road experience this?
     
  7. Mar 14, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    Cannot comment on sand in Pro tail lights, as my Pro has never left asphalt.
     
  8. Mar 14, 2017 at 10:13 PM
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    Should have said "cement."

    To be funny, you see.
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2017 at 10:23 PM
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    jake slatnick

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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...

    I mean theyll replace them if there's any issue... but it was both left and right
     
  10. Mar 15, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Well seeing as how my truck wasn't originally equipped with this variation of tail light and that I will install myself, you can see where the warranty part might get tricky.
     
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  11. Mar 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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    If you have your dealer install them (I know, I know). A genuine OE part installed by a dealer? Should have no problem then if this were to happen to you.
     
  12. Mar 15, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Yeah I thought about it in that regard. I'm probably best off eating the dealer labor cost and have the peace of mind down the road.
     
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  13. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    That's true... I wonder if you can site this situation
     
  14. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    I bought pro tails too, just gonna take my chances with them and install myself.
     
  15. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    maybe talk them, you do all the prep, and after, they just need to place them in? Trying to think outside the box. Actually I thought they were a closed unit and it would only be putting them in and connecting, but my knowledge in this area is minimal.
     
  16. May 26, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    Got my taillights warrantied by Toyota and now there's more sand in them! Back to the dealership
     
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