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LED Lighting Conversion

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chan2565, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. Feb 13, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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    JRH_Tacoma

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    Hope to install this weekend and will post pics. Others on the forum have installed them and have posted pics in other threads. They've gotten good reviews and I was attracted to them because of the stealth look when the fogs are off but good output when they're on. They are just about the same size as the OEM ones too.
     
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  2. Feb 13, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    Dude!! You gotta do a good before install picture with the factory lights showing the light output and then another after the install of these. Please post and let us know just how easy the install is and what you think overall.

    I'm pretty sure they only offer them because some vehicles need them such as crystal, Jeep, and dodge.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    Yes I hope to install this weekend and will post before and after pics. I'm not sure if its going to look like a mismatch having LED fogs and DRLs but halogen headlights. That's the main reason I've started searching around for LED headlights and in particular the Hikaris.
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    Quick question for you guys - I've watched some videos of people swapping halogen bulbs for LED ones, and it seems like it should just take about 5 minutes. But in some of the reviews posted on here it says the bulbs can be installed "in as little as 20 minutes". Is there a step in the process that I'm missing?
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    Going back in the house to get another beer outta the fridge after opening the package.
     
  6. Feb 14, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    :rofl:Besides getting the beer, you might have to undo a couple screws to loosen the washer fluid reservoir. You would only have to do that if you have a big housing on the back of the bulb (for the LED fan).
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    Ok, that too. :cheers:
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    Oh yeah that's right, the washer fluid reservoir needs to be taken into account too. I've never done a headlight bulb swap before so just wanted to make sure I understood the process before I go ahead and buy new LEDs. Really appreciate this thread, you guys have done some great research and looks like there are a lot of good options to choose from. The new Hikari Philips LEDs seem to be the favorite at the moment from what I can tell, although the photos and reviews of the Nineo posted recently have me intrigued.
     
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  9. Feb 14, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    Then ya gotta hang around, admire your work, snap a few pictures, email them to your little brother, check back here, maybe post to the thread, turn your lights on and off another 10 times and of course another trip to the fridge !
    Yeah, I'd say I got the better part of the afternoon accounted for ! :cheers::cheers:
    Have some fun ! Whazza hurry up ? These things take time !!
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2018 at 1:11 AM
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    After reading 79 pages of posts here, multiple Led threads and reviews on Led H11 bulbs. I finally ordered the new Hikari H11 lumileds. I made this decision based on all the positive comments and pics posted in this forum. I got them today and the install took about 10mins. Would of been 5 but the washer resevoir was in the way. I must say these lights are a huge improvement over stock. I do have one question - can these led lights be adjusted side to side or rotated so that the leds are horizontal? I tried them in the highbeams and they are just slightly off. The instructions that were sent are for the old bulbs - says revised. I did take the back metal casing off but it only accesses the internal fan. I didnt go any further cause I didnt wanna break anything. If they can't be adjusted no worries as cant really tell where its positioned in the low beams anyway by looking thru the lens. Thanks
     
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    :popcorn:
     
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    As far as I know, they cannot be adjusted. Mine are the same way. For me, the driver side HB sit fine in the housing, but the passenger side is off. Might be nice to have them adjustable, but oh well! Glad you're another happy buyer on these :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Feb 15, 2018 at 8:11 AM
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    I actually got the F-16 h11 bulbs in yesterday. I'll be doing a comparison this weekend along with some other products.
     
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    :bananadance::popcorn:
     
  15. Feb 15, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    Where you able to get the T1 series??
     
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    Not yet, they could only send me what they had in stock in their Amazon store. They should get some in April for me to review then unfortunately.
     
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    I ordered the new HIKARI for high beams, a set of 35W Hylux HID for low beam, and a set of amber Auxbeam LED fog lights. Can't wait to see the road!
     
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