What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

AFPhi404 · Mar 24, 2018

Got a like-new set of 5 16" MB 352 wheels and 4 oem TMPS sensors for a solid $300! Now just need some lugs and replacing the center hub sticker for some trd ones.

Justyn98 · Mar 24, 2018

jsucraig said: ↑

Try this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sleipnirs-build-and-the-typical-bs-thread.435468/
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I quoted him in there, hopefully he replies.

Justyn98 · Mar 24, 2018

I'm using 3M window weld to bond the lens and going around it with silicone afterwards....plus throwing in a few silica packets, yall think that will prevent fogging? and I'm gonna use liquid nails to hold the light in place...thoughts...suggestions?

txtaco87 · Mar 24, 2018

Justyn98 said: ↑

Some way....some how...i am going to put a jeep projector led headlight inside of my tacoma headlight....
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@Sleipnir

Edit: I now see you were already tagged.

Btw @Justyn98 ive seen his truck in person in Austin and it’s a badass job on the headlights

Kuntrykid · Mar 24, 2018

Justyn98 said: ↑

Some way....some how...i am going to put a jeep projector led headlight inside of my tacoma headlight....
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I'm bout to do a retrofit myself. Interested to see the results...

Justyn98 · Mar 24, 2018

Kuntrykid said: ↑

I'm bout to do a retrofit myself. Interested to see the results...
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I was debating on either using the jeep light or this

$80 Rugged Ridge | Light Kit, 3.5", Round, 18 Watt, 1040 Lumens | 15209.01

https://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge...1&sr=8-1&keywords=rugged+ridge+driving+lights

But I saw the way it would look with the jeep light and couldn't resist

anthony250f · Mar 24, 2018

Alexely999 said: ↑

Got a puppy!

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Reminds me so much of my pup!

Kuntrykid · Mar 24, 2018

Justyn98 said: ↑

I was debating on either using the jeep light or this

$80 Rugged Ridge | Light Kit, 3.5", Round, 18 Watt, 1040 Lumens | 15209.01

https://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge...1&sr=8-1&keywords=rugged+ridge+driving+lights

But I saw the way it would look with the jeep light and couldn't resist
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I like those... hmmm... I need to source a passenger side headlight & get retros to put in

Justyn98 · Mar 24, 2018

Kuntrykid said: ↑

I like those... hmmm... I need to source a passenger side headlight & get retros to put in
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I would try them I'm just not sure how light output or pattern is

Kuntrykid · Mar 24, 2018

Justyn98 said: ↑

I would try them I'm just not sure how light output or pattern is
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Are they not the same as LEDs you have for your retrofit?

Justyn98 · Mar 24, 2018

Kuntrykid said: ↑

Are they not the same as LEDs you have for your retrofit?
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no these are what I'm putting In my retro

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Angle-Eyes...rentrq:5aa864c61620ad4b134309befffe1158|iid:1

dschlecht · Mar 24, 2018

Restored my headlights and fogs as much as I could.
Painted lower bumper flat black. I painted my hood scoop flat black recently, painted scoop mesh and grill mesh gunmetal, and skid plate gunmetal.

Always doing little stuff to stay entertained with my 2005, I keep trying not to spend money on a newer truck lol.

tn_popo · Mar 24, 2018

Just installed these bad boys, I can't believe the difference in sound quality over the OEM speakers.

SH7mi · Mar 24, 2018

tacoastie said: ↑

“TPMS sensors are fitted on the inner surface of your wheel, inside your tire. Attached to that sensor is a valve stem that protrudes outside the tire for the purposes of adding air.” @SH7mi
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Thank you. I have never seen the part of my wheels where the TPMS is mounted.

Bravisimo · Mar 24, 2018

Justyn98 said: ↑

Some way....some how...i am going to put a jeep projector led headlight inside of my tacoma headlight....
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Nice choice of color. Are you doing a step by step write up / or youtube on this?

Silverspool · Mar 24, 2018

tn_popo said: ↑

Just installed these bad boys, I can't believe the difference in sound quality over the OEM speakers.

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Running off stock HU and no amp?

@ETXTacoma take a look at these

tacoastie · Mar 24, 2018

SH7mi said: ↑

Thank you. I have never seen the part of my wheels where the TPMS is mounted.
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no problem man, tbh i didnt buy them when i bought my new tires and rims and i want to get rid of the light so i may look to see if its even possible.

SH7mi · Mar 24, 2018

tacoastie said: ↑

no problem man, tbh i didnt buy them when i bought my new tires and rims and i want to get rid of the light so i may look to see if its even possible.
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Welcome to TW

Sleipnir · Mar 24, 2018

txtaco87 said: ↑

@Sleipnir

Edit: I now see you were already tagged.

Btw @Justyn98 ive seen his truck in person in Austin and it’s a badass job on the headlights
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Justyn98 said: ↑

I quoted him in there, hopefully he replies.
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>.>

Justyn98 said: ↑

I'm using 3M window weld to bond the lens and going around it with silicone afterwards....plus throwing in a few silica packets, yall think that will prevent fogging? and I'm gonna use liquid nails to hold the light in place...thoughts...suggestions?
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Let me dig up my old PM I would send people

Sleipnir · Mar 24, 2018

Sleipnir said: ↑

Ok so far I found the section in my build thread that documents the build

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sleipnirs-build-and-the-typical-bs-thread.435468/page-12

And here's the conversation I had with another member. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions

Glad you really like my headlights I actually got the idea from someone on facebook who was selling his for the same price. I didnt want to spend $900 on those headlights when I knew I could build them for half of that.

If I would have to choose light output that would be hard to say. The projectors from the anzo's were bright and had a very distinct line that separated the light from the dark. Like you would see in any retrofit. The Jeep headlights are amazing when its dark out and its just me on the road. When there is more lights like street lights or other cars its sometimes harder to see. I think a lot of that has to do with my inability to see light at night but who knows If I did end up building another set I would probably use Sidetracked Offroad. He's the one that has the Killer Deal on Rigid Lights thread. Morgan has a pair of DOT approved Jeep headlights that I would try out to see if they gave a better light direction. At the time no one had a pair of DOT's available so I just went with the cheapest I could find.

The jeep headlights are super thin so you need to use a base to create a surface for them to stick to. I explain this in the next paragraph so dont stress There is no way for you to get screws or the stock bracket to work in the headlights and it would look really silly.

For the epoxy but I stole my trick from Andrew from the retrofit source. He uses JB Weld SteelStick to create a base for either projectors or these headlights to sit on. Once I had the Jeep headlight right where I wanted it I used JB Weld epoxy to make it permanent. This was probably the most scary part for me making these. You have to make sure these are exactly where you want them because the epoxy dries fast. One thing to mention which I didnt think of at the time is to make sure the reflector bowls are level so you can adjust the lights up or down. Mine were all the way down and when I put the Jeep headlights in as level I couldnt get them low enough to where I wanted them. I have only been flashed a couple times and one of them was from a cop

Other than that its pretty easy to make these. I did the BHLM but color matched them. I got everything I needed for materials at Autozone. And yes, you can put the headlights in the oven with the jeep headlights in and be ok with the wires. I followed the BHLM thread to open and seal them and I would highly recommend doing the same thing.

Oh and one last thing too. Since these draw so much power you will have your high beam light start to get brighter and brighter the longer these are on. It turns off when they cool down so its not permanent. Just make sure for longevity's sake turn them on when you need to to keep the LEDs safe since they are in an enclosed space and can get hot if not careful.

Let me know if you have any other questions or something doesnt make sense! If you need help feel free to hit me up!
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