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New tail light recommendation 2019 tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sternum Overlanding, Jan 5, 2019.

  1. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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    Sternum Overlanding

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    should I just get replacement or upgrade
    Any recommendations. Will 16-18 work on 19’s
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  2. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Your wife Cheryl called and said no aftermarket tail lights ever.

    What happened to your upper bed trim?
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    ferntr33

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    they should work. Just make sure you get the same one trim wise. I think some of the lower trims have different ones. I haven't seen any aftermarket ones that look better than OEM.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    Thegenerik1

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    16-17 are difference then 18-19. Make sure you get the 18-19 or it won’t match the other side.
     
  5. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    20tacoma17

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    As stated above there are differences and most aftermarket ones all depend on your taste. But I will have to say I think mine look better than stock but limited production and very hard to get right now.
    Left stock....right new led
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    You may also be able to find sets for sale fairly cheap from people going aftermarket.
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    Invid

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    I know TRS said they're coming out with a tail light this year. I'm curious to see what that is like. Their headlight looks great but comparable in price to a true custom retrofit.
     
  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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    Apollo14

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    Or black spray paint...even if it’s marketed as “tail light tint”
     
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    1bad2k

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    I like mine too :D

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    I like the meso ones but I’m not sure I like them over stock. That said if I went aftermarket I would go meso
     
  10. Jan 5, 2019 at 10:52 PM
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    Bertw192

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  11. Jan 5, 2019 at 11:39 PM
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    1bad2k

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    Anytime! Those look great.


    So, I guess we're in agreement that OP needs to convince Meso to build him a set :rofl:
     
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  12. Feb 14, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    UncleShrek

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    I do. Red/clear with chrome on the reverse oart
     
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    onesixonetwo

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    What are these taillights called? Also, are the turn signals the lower amber lights?
     
  14. Jul 2, 2020 at 6:07 AM
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    The full housing tail lights.

    Yes, the turn signals are the lower amber lights similar to the stage 1 and 2 total tail light kits
     
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    Chris_The_Red

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    Question, I remember they came out but don’t remember the price. What did you guys pay for those when they were available?
     
  16. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:59 AM
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    I would still like to upgrade to some pro tails.
     
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  17. Jul 2, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    onesixonetwo

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    Thanks! A little bummed to hear this is by MESO since it seems like he's not doing taillight stuff anymore. I was just looking for a Stage 1 but they're all sold out everywhere and thought the light you guys posted would be a great alternative.
     
  18. Jul 2, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    Tacospike

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    I've seen a few drops.. I want to say somewhere in $800ish +/- range. It's been a while
     

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