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LED Headlights For Gen 1

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ironbender, Nov 10, 2022.

  1. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:12 PM
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    ironbender

    ironbender [OP] Active Member

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    Has anyone made the switch to LEDs?

    Got a brand reco? Any notable problems with wiring, fitment, etc?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    Grund72

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    I know they say you’re not supposed to, but I put aftermarket LEDs in my OEM housings. It was a good middle ground before I commit to thw expense of some retros. These are what I used:

    Hikari H4/9003 LED Bulbs,12000LM,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0943P5ZL8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    Clean up the lenses for best results. The passenger side fit perfectly. The driver side was a little tight because of how I have my dual battery hooked up there.

    Little over a year, no complaints from me.
     
  3. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    ironbender

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    I should have been more clear. I'm looking to switch my sealed beams to an LED bulb.
     
  4. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:51 PM
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    Grund72

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  5. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    THatt

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    I installed these. Followed the youtube vid mostly except routing wiring harness past radiator. I loosened the radiator mount bolts and went around the top side between radiator and grill frame. Found a bolt to mount relays to near battery. Love these head lights. Took about an hour to install, was being careful with it. Lens on sealed beam bulbs fell apart when I removed them lol! Have had these over a year now and very pleased with them.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DVJ8JLK?ie=UTF8
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B9QQMMH?ie=UTF8

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgTG0Azph2M&t=374s
     
    Last edited: Nov 10, 2022
  6. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    ironbender

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    Thanks for that!
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2022 at 11:46 AM
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    Bradenscott1

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    You want bright ass lights that are easy to install get these . I am thinking of ordering another pair they are so good

    9AE58609-D2BA-4CD5-9B64-F26D14A3073E.jpg
     
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