Are LED headlights worth the trouble

Newbie question...getting them as a cheaper dealer addon- what specifically do I ask for? I haven't seen a package that only contains the LED headlights. I've got an OR on the way and would like to get the LED upgrade. The truck has no other packages or options installed coming from the factory.

 

I'm just going to let you have this one. Not worth explaining the science of wavelengths and blue light vs yellow light to the human eye. I will assimilate this to those who argue that the Alpharex headlights are amazing because they flood the eye with a lot of foreground light, but produce zero distance lighting. No matter what you tell these people, they will always believe they are right. I will make one closing point, the density doesn't matter, it's the wavelength produced by the water droplets in the snow and fog that cause the blinding glare.

 

I would never buy Alpharex. How *breathes in* dare you?!

You wouldn't be the first to give up. Science is real, and there is none to back up that yellow light penetrates fog any better than white light. Easier on the eyes? Sure, I'll give you that.

 

this is good to hear. i tried the modified h9's, then bought Tungram H11 Nighthawk Xenon halogen bulbs. Both put a lot more light on the road in front of me than the stock bulbs did, but im still underwhelmed. I might try those Hikari LEDs

 

The LED can be had as a standalone package for $485 from the factory

 

Thanks for that info. So if it didn't come from the factory, the only option is more expensive and/or DIY. That's what I'm taking away.

 

Exactly. The factory-installed ones are what you want.

 

I went from OEM Halogens in my 2020 OR to Morimoto XB LED Headlights and foglights and can say that the difference is worth the hassle.

Is it worth the price tag for the Morimoto headlights at $1300+? Eh, if you've got the money then I'd say yes. It was worth it for me, but I got my headlights and foglights from some very nice users here for less than they retailed for, so it's a no-brainer.

@crashnburn80 has an extremely helpful thread on the output and lumen levels of various headlight options, including the Morimoto's and the OEM LED lights I believe. You can look at that here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/

TLDR: The difference between Halogen and LED is, imo, worth the cost. Your specific choice of headlights to upgrade to is totally up to you. I think the OEM LEDs are comparable to the Morimoto's, so if you can get one cheaper than the other, I'd go that route. Stay away from Alpharex lmao

 

All I know is I’ve been really considering selling some funko I have for the OEM LED headlights... just that dealer price tho... maybe used ones from eBay won’t be that bad...

 

2017, one led, and one original. I got the led bulbs from Amazon on sale fir about 45 bucks. I would spend the 60 bucks however if need be.

 

who sells these?

 

Correct sir

 

I’m sorry but those are no comparison to the OEM LED’s which are available on the ‘20 and newer.

 

You would have been better saving that $45 and sticking with the OEM halogens.

 

Nooo

 

I ordered my '21 with the LED option (also gives LED fogs and Auto Headlights). Much better looking than my '18's halogens and the illumination
at night is amazing!, for $485.00 the LED package is the most practical option you can get from Toyota's options but the one downside is
driving at night in warm weather you will slaughter bugs like never before!

 

That harness isn't set up for SR / SR5 trims. At least not for full functions

 

Agree 100%. Well said. I can't believe I drove my 18 for 3 years, with those headlights. Now with the 21 LED in the garage, I didn't know what I was missing!!!!!

 

I have the OEM bulbs. I'm not planning on putting them back in.

 

I was sorry I didn't get these. The stock housings in my SR5 should be considered a hazard if you drive at night in the rain. I ended up getting getting the spiders off Tacoma beast site and doing a H9 low beam mod. I am pretty pleased now.