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2020 Tacoma OEM LED Headlight Megathread

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MikeyMcFly, Feb 7, 2019.

  1. Sep 10, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    daveeasa

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    Yeah, I have plenty of exterior chrome so that's not my problem with it either, it's the "Pro" letters which I dislike vs the diamond-plate-like look which I can't stand, hence the pros. TRD on both sides would have been so much better. A custom OffRoad or OR or MT might look really nice without attracting too much attention. But not a good use of benjamins for sure.
     
  2. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Anyone have install guidance for me before I tear the truck apart tomorrow?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Khoadattran

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    Would the headlight warranty be voided for 2016-2019 since those years required an aftermarket harness?
     
  4. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Becareful with the fender tabs/clips? Heard those break easily.
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    Tacospike

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    This was helpful for me. Release the fender tabs from inside the engine Bay Area And shouldn’t break any tabs

    https://youtu.be/bhGlwKRlAYE

    edit: I also used painters tapes around fender, bumper and headlight areas to avoid any scratches and headlights themselves on old and new lights.
     
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  6. Sep 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Is the pic on the bottom the TRD pro light..?
     
  7. Sep 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    Yes.

    And the Top is the Sport / Off Road / Limited and soon to be Nightshade
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    Nice..
    Without seeing them in person and going by the pics I like the TRD pros
    I have an OR but think these would look nice with the quicksand color on my truck.
     
  9. Sep 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    I like them better also. DO IT!
     
  10. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    I have a Sport and went with the Pro's....no regrets here
     
  11. Sep 12, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Does this belong in here?!

    1B39F1CF-9DA3-4F9D-9C6B-A413819494E6.jpg 11DB43EA-219D-4A0A-BF65-9ACC0F4ECF89.jpg
     
  12. Sep 12, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    Oh snap
     
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  13. Sep 13, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    After/before! Anyone else want a set like this?!

    B7F33D75-70D0-4A22-A87A-0CCD0CBF2B7B.jpg 262CCCF0-EF06-4F65-9C68-569B0ED1466C.jpg
     
  14. Sep 13, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    Is it possible to put something an acrylic lens in the parking light reflector? Amber, smoke, or custom logo (ex. TRD PRO, MESO, etc.)
     
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  15. Sep 13, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    Looks awesome!!
     
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  16. Sep 13, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    Something like this is good enough for me.

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  17. Sep 13, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    I like the subtlety of the old LED DRLs, but I do love those new headlights! I kind of want one TRD and one regular (just the one that says TRD. I don't need TRD Pro on my OR)
     
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  18. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    successful install today- before I button everything up tomorrow do I need to do something to aim/level them? I have no experience or idea how to do this/what guidance to use, yada yada... BUTTTT they look killer!
     
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  19. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:46 PM
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    You will probably need to aim. It’s super easy. Get a #2 Phillips. There is a slot that the screw diver is guided down. There is a dial, use the screw drive to adjust high or low
     
  20. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    Col4bin

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    right on! appreciate it. is there an SOP or guide for aiming? assume its like level them to X height on a wall X feet from the wall kinda thing? Stoked to get these out on some Maine back roads...
     
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