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2nd Gen Headlight Replacement

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SpecializedTaco, May 30, 2018.

  1. Jul 2, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    OSUTacoma

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    Oh I meant I didnt want to get smoked lens in order to hide the white bar. Ill probably end up getting those or the ones with the bar on top and bottom.

    I had seen somewhere that the lights had what looked like actual LEDs in a strip around the bottom , cant seem to find them now .
     
  2. Jul 3, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    It's just the inside that is black as opposed to chrome. Looks much cleaner in my opinion but I'm not a fan of the shiny/bright/flashy look of chrome. Especially on a 4x4 vehicle.

    IMO this "light bar" style looks WAY better than the ones where you can see the individual LED lights. Those look outdated and trashy to me. These light bar style look more like cars that are being made these days instead of cars being made 5 years ago.

    We're talking about my opinion here though and what matters is what you like not what everyone else likes. I did my truck up the way I like because it's my truck. I couldn't be bothered to give a hobo's crap what anyone else thinks about my truck. I'm not trying to please everyone else but if someone's taste aligns with mine... bonus.

    In the end, do what you like because you have to see it every day.
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    Has anyone put LED H1s in these. I saw Morimoto has a pretty nice set of LEDs. Curious if these would create a decent beam pattern.
     
  4. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    Just installed these myself last week
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  5. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    MOAR!
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    Any tips on how to undo that hidden bolt in the fender? Basically every video I've seen, and all the pictures I've seen, they all either squeeze their arm through or go through the wheel well... I don't know if I'm just an idiot or something but there's sheet metal in the way, almost as if it is "inside" the fender and inaccessible. It really has perplexed me.
     
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  7. May 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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    IMG_4904.jpg ORG_DSC06556 (1).jpg 3ECEFF0F-B3E2-4CF2-84AA-AD312988E5CF.jpg I love mine and im thinking about putting in a better H1 bulb in this week to match the DRL led bar...
     
  8. May 11, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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  9. May 13, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    OH NOOOOOO!!!! I STARTED GETTING CONDENSATION IN MY HEADLIGHTS, I purchased them in November so not sure if I still have a manuf. warranty on them..
     
  10. May 15, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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  11. May 16, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Yes its covered, as long as you didnt try to bake them open and retrofit it in any way
     
  12. Aug 1, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    I know this is old, but I have these headlights and am trying to put LEDs in them. It IS an H1, however, I've tried two different brands of LEDs and neither fit. The first pair was too long, and the second was too wide. I haven't found any size in between. If anyone finds a set of LEDs that fit, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. For now, going back to HIDs, which I hate......
     
  13. Aug 1, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Try headlightrevolution they carry a set but are supposed to work better with projector lenses. I can’t bring my self to spend that much coin
     
  14. Aug 1, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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  15. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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    I decided to bite the bullet and try the H1: Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 for these headlights. They should arrive by Wednesday and I'll update yall on how they are. Overall, these headlights are nice. No condensation or leaks. I installed them in the winter in the Blue Ridge mountains of VA, then moved to southwestern FL a few months later and they haven't given me any issues here either. Even with all the rain and humidity.
     
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  16. Nov 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    Had mine installed for about 6 months. Color match retrofit, and had a foggy issue at first I don’t think it’s still happening after baking in the sun.

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  17. Mar 18, 2023 at 5:29 AM
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    Which headlights are shown in this pic, and how are they holding up? My stock ones are yellowing and cracking, and I'm looking for a replacement (not necessarily an "upgrade"). Looks like the TacomaBeast ones, but clear?
     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2023
  18. Mar 19, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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