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Is it denso?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Anchovy, May 4, 2021.

  1. May 4, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    Anchovy

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    What’s the name of the aftermarket company that sells halfway decent OEM replacements? Is it Denso?
     
  2. May 4, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Replacement what? Headlights?
     
  3. May 4, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    I’m looking for pro taillights but good luck finding an OEM set for sale.
     
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    eon_blue

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    Denso is the OE manufacturer of many sensors on Tacomas, I wouldn't consider them aftermarket. But I feel like this is about something else. Mystery abounds
     
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  6. May 4, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    Denso is a supplier to Toyota and Toyota still owns about 25% of Denso. So, not really aftermarket. Denso makes quality parts but their offering is limited to spark plugs, radiators and condensers, etc.
     
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    What year? I am unsure if there is a difference in years.
     
  8. May 4, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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    I think the 2020+ pro tails have a slightly different style. I am looking for 17-19 pro tail lights and I’m not going to deal with the hassle of a dealership
     
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  9. May 4, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    You're probably talking about Depo lights
     
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    Denso makes the toyota O2 sensors for these trucks, but imo, their aftermarkets aren't quite the same quality as their oem's.
     
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  12. May 4, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    Never had great luck with denso plugs....can't beat ngk for cost/performance in stock engines.
     
  13. May 4, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    Maybe it's Mabeline?
     
  14. May 4, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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    Depo sounds about right. Was I at least right about depo being decent OEM replacements?
     
  15. May 6, 2021 at 11:32 PM
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    Depo definitely makes almost OEM like quality parts. In most cases you won't even tell a difference.
     

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