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Front Turn Signal LED Bulbs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoTruck808, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Aug 27, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    RedWings44

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    Yeah, a little bit when straight on, but it goes away with any sort of angle.

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  2. Aug 27, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    Added to my wish list lol.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    I showed them to @Russty__ the last time he was here during the day. He can attest to how bright they are. I told him at night they are so bright I think they are borderline illegal. However, if a another driver is annoyed by my indicator lights, especially if I have my emergency flashers on, then that's just too damn bad.

    I bought an extra set just to have on hand.

    I am going to try these in the rears.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0755FDBMJ?th=1&psc=1

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  4. Aug 27, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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    Good to know! I’m waiting on @MESO to come out with the Stage 2 Total Tail V2 for my new, no chrome, oem tails.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    Well, the fronts I bought have built in load resistors but the other bulbs will most likely require them.

    These are the fronts I have

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V829HQF?th=1&psc=1
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    yes, they were super bright but clean looking! Also lmk how those work out in the rear!
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Well, the rears are 16 bucks but might worth the trouble of adding resistors if they are like the fronts.
     
  8. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    Almost every review I read on Amazon said these were too bright, Like the Core of the Sun and a Super Nova.:eek:....I would like them bright, but I guess there is a limit to the brightness. Would the V6 be just as bright?
     
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    I think comparing the cheap generic made in China LEDs that are all over Amazon and ebay to VLEDS is apples to oranges. The VLEDS are expensive, but you're paying for a higher quality product. They also sell resistors made to fix the hyperflash issues.
    Basically you have 2 options; purchase cheap bulbs on Amazon or spend the money upfront to get a high quality LED bulb.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    I was one of the OGs on the 3rd Gen LED conversion thread and spent a lot of time on there with others like me learning about and trying a shit ton load of different LEDs in every possible orifice there is. Yes, these bulbs are bright, I will be the first to say that I think they are border.......oh wait, I already said that. I'll be the first to also say, who wants to compromise when it comes to safety? Not me. I also believe in clean light. A beam of light, not a flood light. Flood lights are great for gardening at night, long throw high output lights are for driving at night, and especially on highways and back country roads.

    For instance, these are bulbs that are half as much as GTRs. Everyone said you couldn't use these in a projector beam housing because the output will be uneven, and blinding to oncoming drivers. They said because they couldn't be adjusted they would suck. They said a lot of things. Then they sold out on Amazon for a while.

    What do you think?

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  12. Aug 27, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Those are pretty Awesome! Are those in the Low Beam projectors? What brand are those?
     
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    These are the Hikari Ultras (Eye of Megatron version)

    https://www.amazon.com/HIKARI-Ultra...=4jAWU&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_title

    These have fans to keep them cool. My headlights and fogs come on when I start my truck, day or night. I'm all about safety. I bought these for my 2017 Sport and then took them out when I was offered to try out the Xenon Depot brand. I definitely felt like those were brighter and better.

    Naturally I kept these as a back up. That paid off. My 2017 was totalled in a rollover and had to be scraped off the pavement. I put these back in because I had them, the stock halogens suck, and right now with the pandemic money is tight.

    But if you're interested in the Xenon Depot bulbs the link to my full review is in my sig. They are a Canadian company and some of the best people I had the pleasure of dealing with. They are a little more money but the main difference between them and the Hikaris are that they use a aluminum heat sink to keep them cool not a fan, and they are adjustable to be properly oriented in the headlight housing socket. My review goes into great detail about this.

    @Xenon Depot @XenonDepot

    https://www.xenondepot.com/h11-xtreme-led-pro?quantity=1
     
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  15. Aug 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    Holy Crap... No cop issues with those yet?
     
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    Nope, and I live in the country but I drive into town frequently. In the big city cops have more to worry about but up here they like to use BS things as a reason to get up close and personal. I have literally been opposite county sheriff's at an intersection and see their face flashing. I know anyone in their position has to wonder WTF!? But no issues yet [knocks on wood]

    I adjusted my headlights too so there's no issues with those either. But to create as safe an environment as possible, at night when an emergency vehicle is responding to a call and approaching me, first thing I do is put my flashers on if cars are behind me, pull over if there's a shoulder, slow to a complete stop, and turn my headlights off. I've actually had them give me the short wave/nod as a thanks. Country life is different, and people still respect each other somewhat. You can't just throw high output LEDs or HIDs in these headlights without adjusting them to compensate for additional illumination.
     
  17. Aug 27, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    If it's not too much trouble could you list the part numbers of the bulbs used.
    Thank you.
     
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    The one in the link is the exact one I purchased. I got 1 pair in amber and 2 pair in red. There are other sizes, but I decided to link the exact bulb to eliminate confusion.
     
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  20. Aug 27, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Thanks
     
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