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Aftermarket headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Crash64, Apr 7, 2022.

  1. Apr 7, 2022 at 1:40 PM
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    So what brand of aftermarket headlight is best for 2012 Taco? I'm looking for style plus best night vision. If I can't improve the performance over stock I'll just leave things as they are. Thanks.
     
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    reallifedog wat.

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    So when you are talking retrofits do mean the stock lights?
     
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    Read the first page on the thread @reallifedog linked. Best lighting options are listed on there
     
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    Your best option is gonna be @crashnburn80 's ultimate halogen headlight mod, or keeping it stock.

    Best aftermarket options will be the Morimoto first, and Alpharex second.
     
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    HID's with proper projectors are also a very valid option IMO. That is if you don't mind doing the work yourself.
     
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    Ok. Thanks guys. Now I know not to throw my money away on the Morimotos I was looking at.
     
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