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Depo JDM Headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BSeg23, Feb 2, 2017.

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  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    That's good to hear. I guess the silicone bead is non-negotiable and seems to be the ticket...

    Did you seal them with silicone?
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    I'm about to return my eBay ones and buy the DEPO. If these replacements don't adjust!!
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    I would do it no matter whT
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    Yep, did the entire exterior seam and filled it completely. If you do it like that I don't suspect you'll have an issue.
     
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    I'll check in as well. Lots of rain here in the Portland area, ive even taken it through the car wash several times and I still have yet to see any moisture accumulating! Satisfied.
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    Thanks for the input and advice, guys. Definitely glad that people have had success with the silicone. Can't wait to get these in!! Got a 2011 honeycomb grill I'm gonna put on at the same time as these headlights and I think it'll really set things off up front
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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    IMG_9340.jpg

    Silicone applied and bout to put all this on my 2008 at once. Really gonna refresh the front end for sure
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:30 PM
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    I installed mine after letting the silicone cure for about 20 hours. It's pretty humid outside right now and they've done well over the past 6 hours. Still in the process of getting them aimed. Anyone know which way points the lights left and right? I know how to adjust vertically, but I'm not sure about horizontally.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:53 PM
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    So i noticed on my left light that it is a lot brighter than the right side. As if it were stuck on high beams but on just that light. And when i do turn the high beams on the bright light just shifts from being up and goes down an inch, if that makes sense. Anyone know what the issue might be?
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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    The top one but I have heard that aftermarket lights do not have left to right adjustment
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:43 AM
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    The bottom outer ones definitely work up and down. Ill do some testing and will report back with the left and right adjustment.

    For anyone wondering, if you are facing the rear of the headlight from the cab, turn the knob to the left to point the lights down. My right headlight was very much pointed upwards
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2017 at 5:59 AM
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    Just a word of advice, check the bulb shroud inside the housing to ensure it's straight. Both of mine were horribly crooked. Very easy to straighten them out. So if you have a situation where one light is SUPER bright like the high beams are on it's likely because the bulb shroud is not covering the bulb entirely.
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    Are you speaking of the rubber boot that covers the rear of the bulb?
     
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    No, I'm talking about INSIDE the lens. It's the silver dome looking thing that sits in there and hides the bulb from being totally revealed. If you remove the bulb you can reach a pair of needle nose pliers in there and straighten it out. It's a 2 minute job if the housings are off the truck.
     
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  15. Apr 20, 2017 at 2:22 PM
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    Ahh, I got you now... I'll take a look tonorrow morning after work.

    IMG_9350.jpg

    Here's a daytime pic. I like it
     
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    Looks great.
     
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  18. Apr 21, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Happy to report back that the lights have not fogged up at all after two very humid days and nights. Sealing them with silicone is definitely a must
     
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    Awesome. I detailed the Tacoma yesterday using my pressure washer to knock down the initial dirt layer and followed up with a snow foam bath. Still no leaks so I too am confident the silicone bead around the headlights has made a difference. Very much enjoy the look of these lights and the light output after being aimed is excellent.
     
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