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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nirav2011, Mar 4, 2019.

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  1. Mar 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    Just ordered new projector headlights with lightbar DRL and Morimoto fogs from Tacomabeast. After many hours spent reading on this forum and months of consternation I pulled the trigger.

    Here are the pics of the existing (what I think is OEM) set-up. The condensation in the passenger side has been driving me crazy and the DRLs are also melting the plastic. The previous owner never had them addressed when the TSB was in effect for the melting DRL...shame.
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    I wanted a plug&play set up so I think Tacomabeast should work well for me. The area where I usually drive the truck doesn't have too many street lamps so looking to get more light output from the new setup. I'll post installed pics when I'm done with the install.

    The other item I am thinking about is a set of steps for my daughter to be able to climb into the truck by herself. Anyone have any experience with these drop step nerf bars?
    $570 Westin 56-12775 HDX Drop Nerf Step Bars, Textured Black
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F98GVNM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

    She loves it when Daddy takes the truck down a bumpy road...giggles all the way in her carseat. Puts a smile on Daddy's face. ;-)
     
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  2. Mar 4, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    Silicone it
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    3/2 Leveling Kit 20” Texas Edition Wheels Custom Grill TacomaBeast Headlights/Tails Chrome Door Handles & Mirrors FlowMaster Super 10 Exhaust Bully Bullbar
    Did that upgrade today.

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  4. Mar 4, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    damn that looks good
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    Those ain’t the factory headlights. All ‘11 trd models had smoked lenses.
     
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    Mine aren't smoked but they look way different than my 06 did. Less chrome looking is more like it but not smoked
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    Yeah it’s really the inside of the housing that has the smoked appearance.
     
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    Aw that explains it. Looks way better than the chrome set
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    Looks good. I went with the black.
     
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    Sorry, are you saying the headlights on my truck now aren’t original? I bought the truck used a couple of years ago so maybe the original owner did some stuff and didn’t mention it.
     
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    I definitely will!
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Yeah trd models (sport and off road) in ‘11 had smoked headlights that are different from those in your truck. Yours are from an sr5 or another trim level.F3F27CFD-C0C2-4C70-9919-73E59DD630C9.jpg
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    Thanks! Love them so far.
     
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    Ok, thanks for the info. Guess I learn something new every day
     
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    My other post shows the difference in the two
     
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    What is that round orange sticker on your bumper?
     
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    That is a tasteful looking bar too. Not too much. Looks very good.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    It’s for the local municipality.
     
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