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Rigid lamps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Canuckula, Sep 7, 2018.

  1. Sep 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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    Canuckula

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    trying to decide if I wanna spend $700 on the rigid fog lights when I get my truck next week. Are they worth it?

    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 7, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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  3. Sep 7, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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    ZYBORG

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    Which Rigid Fogs are you talking about exactly?
     
  4. Sep 7, 2018 at 12:40 PM
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    memario1214

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    Or get a Baja Designs sport kit and outperform the OEM Rigid fogs as well as the Rigid SAE kit. I guess it depends on whether or not you want to run your fogs on the street or not.
     
  5. Sep 7, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    Canuckula

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    The ones the dealership carries
     
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    How is this even an apples to apples comparison... lol
     
  8. Sep 7, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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    Thats my point exactly. Unless you are dead set on OEM in terms of performance per dollar its hardly a conversation.
     
  9. Sep 7, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    If you are gonna go with the Rigid SAE kit (465673), shoot me a PM, I can get them for you for less than $350. I can't do anything for the dealership version though.
     
  10. Sep 14, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    SeeWhatHadHappenedWas...

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    Get Baja Design fogs with the driving combo lens. The Pro’s are $250 less then the dealer wants and will way out preform. They have saved my ass more than once on dark roads or fog. But if you just want them for looks try to get a used pair.
     
  12. Sep 15, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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  13. Sep 15, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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  14. Sep 15, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    The Rigid kit that I had referenced is though. My point was that you have to establish your usage profile before you can determine which light is the best. If you're dead set on running a fog light on the street and into oncoming traffic I would never recommend anything other than a SAE kit because you'll blind everyone you meet.

    But as you stated yes... Technically the two light options mentioned are apples and oranges, but the question is worth asking depending on how you'll use the lights.
     
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  15. Sep 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    ^- completely agree.
     
  16. Sep 15, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    I can source 465673 kit for under $250. Pm me for details. Definitely more output than the TRD pro version. I also like to stick my yellow rigid covers on occasionally too.

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  17. Sep 15, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    i like the Pro rigid but wish i have a good deal.
     
  18. Sep 15, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    No need to pay a premium. Get the $159 Cali Raised fog kit. I have the amber pods kit and they’re great.
     
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  19. Sep 15, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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    10-4 on those Caliraised
     
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  20. Sep 15, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Nice to have a Rigid lifetime warranty though and SAE approved which was the deal breaker for me especially here in California.
     
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