1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Retrofit and BHLM Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Aug 27, 2018.

  1. Nov 25, 2021 at 10:26 AM
    #2521
    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2019
    Member:
    #310895
    Messages:
    7,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Glenbrook, NV
    Vehicle:
    2023 Lunar Rock LB Sport
    When I did mine I did semi gloss and it turned out great. It matched the OEM side marker black portion almost perfectly

    AF74A0FA-5FD6-4340-A83F-A703B54668B3.jpg
     
  2. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:03 AM
    #2522
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    99% of the sets I do are satin, I’d say ultimately I prefer that. Gloss is a close second. I don’t really like flat or matte personally.
     
    slowlane[QUOTED] likes this.
  3. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:24 AM
    #2523
    20tacoma17

    20tacoma17 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2016
    Member:
    #201910
    Messages:
    7,079
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCLB Sport AT
    Kings, 275/70/17, a few custom items, lots of Meso mods.
    I have to agree with Satin or Semi-gloss. Matte looks a little grey. Gloss looks good and dark but a little harder to get it lay perfectly.
     
  4. Nov 25, 2021 at 1:40 PM
    #2524
    slowlane

    slowlane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Member:
    #129313
    Messages:
    3,543
    Gender:
    Male
    AZ
    Vehicle:
    16 double cab MGM
    Good to hear. I have an extra set that I was gonna flip and wanted to see what the "popular" option was. Thanks!!

    Great work by the way! You put out some quality and unique stuff!!
     
    20tacoma17 likes this.
  5. Nov 25, 2021 at 1:45 PM
    #2525
    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2019
    Member:
    #310895
    Messages:
    7,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Glenbrook, NV
    Vehicle:
    2023 Lunar Rock LB Sport
    Just to let you know I didn’t make an exponential amount more having my stock headlights bhlm versus what these guys are selling their complete OEM headlights for. When I was selling mine most people wanted to see the headlights blacked out by a (professional). It’s a ton of work to do the headlights. Just want to save you some headaches if you think you’re going to bet a ton out of them
     
  6. Nov 25, 2021 at 1:59 PM
    #2526
    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2019
    Member:
    #310895
    Messages:
    7,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Glenbrook, NV
    Vehicle:
    2023 Lunar Rock LB Sport
    I sold my bhlm headlights with led drls for $350 locally

    8EDCB244-23EE-4677-B136-4B0125ED50B5.jpg
     
  7. Nov 25, 2021 at 2:03 PM
    #2527
    slowlane

    slowlane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Member:
    #129313
    Messages:
    3,543
    Gender:
    Male
    AZ
    Vehicle:
    16 double cab MGM
    Appreciate the heads up man. Parts of me wasn't sure what the market is like for bhlm headlights.

    Maybe I can sell it as a "kit" with it already split apart. See what kind of hits I can get with that. Well see.
     
    TwinTaco31719[QUOTED] likes this.
  8. Nov 25, 2021 at 2:17 PM
    #2528
    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2019
    Member:
    #310895
    Messages:
    7,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Glenbrook, NV
    Vehicle:
    2023 Lunar Rock LB Sport
    I guess you never know! I got some bites at $450 but had them for sale on here as well as CL and FB and ended up selling just for the $350. The bhlm took me forever too haha
     
  9. Nov 25, 2021 at 2:19 PM
    #2529
    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2019
    Member:
    #310895
    Messages:
    7,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Glenbrook, NV
    Vehicle:
    2023 Lunar Rock LB Sport
    If you’re a boss like Kevin the market is great. Just my skills aren’t trusted as quality even though I did an excellent job
     
  10. Dec 13, 2021 at 4:49 PM
    #2530
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    Mled 2.0’s, clear smoked side markers, smoked turn signal covers. Super clean, super simple build!

    A37A835A-C671-4FBA-8AB7-EE76E215E204.jpg 54107678-988C-4F74-8894-DC834EA8C394.jpg
     
    c_walters, Snaeper, BOMBS and 6 others like this.
  11. Dec 13, 2021 at 10:08 PM
    #2531
    acomatatoyot

    acomatatoyot Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2011
    Member:
    #60068
    Messages:
    96
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dillon
    Hernando, MS
    Vehicle:
    2018 DCSB TRDOR
    Ok so I've read through majority of this thread and still have some questions mostly regarding the high beams. When ordering the lights what upgrades do the high beams get? I understand the projectors will now act as the low/high beam but what happens to the old high beam bulbs? Do they remain the same meaning they will be an off white/yellow color? Are the bulbs upgraded to match? Can they be eliminated completely since the new projectors are now my high beams? Sorry if I skimmed over this question being answered prior I tried to look but coudn't find an exact answer.
     
  12. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:42 AM
    #2532
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    With a retrofit you will gain a high beam in the projector. The stock high beam bulb will still function just like it does stock. You can always upgrade the bulb to something that matches better if you prefer. You can also just delete it and paint the high beam bucket black as well if you’d like.
     
  13. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:07 PM
    #2533
    c_walters

    c_walters Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2010
    Member:
    #46742
    Messages:
    524
    Gender:
    Male
    Mooresville, Nc
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport 6MT MGM
    what’s something like that run? I’m looking at oem led swap or retro fits on mine.
     
  14. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:45 AM
    #2534
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    mled 2.0 retrofit: $975
    Clear smoked side marker: $85
    Smoked turn signal covers: $50

    if you need me to supply the headlights you’re looking at another $300
     
    BOMBS and c_walters[QUOTED] like this.
  15. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:40 PM
    #2535
    nway2deep

    nway2deep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2015
    Member:
    #163770
    Messages:
    298
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shawn
    Mississippi Gulf Coast
    Vehicle:
    2017 Access Cab Manual TRD Sport
    TRD SEMA Wheels, BFG KO2 265/70/17,Meso Turn signals, Meso maps and Dome,
    Really stoked on my new Retrofits20211215_155129.jpg 20211215_155153.jpg
     
  16. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:39 AM
    #2536
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    They look sick man!
     
  17. Dec 16, 2021 at 5:25 AM
    #2537
    BOMBS

    BOMBS Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2018
    Member:
    #257154
    Messages:
    1,418
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tacoma TRD Off Road
    Damn!....looking freakin' dope AF.:)
     
  18. Dec 16, 2021 at 5:28 AM
    #2538
    Ncousins1

    Ncousins1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2018
    Member:
    #265217
    Messages:
    500
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Niko
    Gainesville, FL
    Vehicle:
    2023 Solar Octane TRD Pro Tacoma
    dammit those look good..... making me want to get another set done
     
  19. Dec 16, 2021 at 5:32 AM
    #2539
    20tacoma17

    20tacoma17 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2016
    Member:
    #201910
    Messages:
    7,079
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCLB Sport AT
    Kings, 275/70/17, a few custom items, lots of Meso mods.
    Those look familiar. Great looking lights. :hattip:
     
  20. Jan 4, 2022 at 12:58 PM
    #2540
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    I have a couple sets of mint condition oem headlights sitting here if anyone is looking for a nice retrofit build!
     
    Canadianguy91, 20tacoma17 and BOMBS like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top