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Anyone buy these eBay headlights?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma87, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 5:37 AM
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    Tacoma87

    Tacoma87 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tinted windows, BAK flip, Satoshi grill, JDM black headlights, LED Switchbacks, LED parking lights, Black TRD wheels, Hydrographic radio bezel, 2012 Black AC mod,
    I’m looking for new headlights found these on eBay but can’t find many reviews. Has anyone bought them?

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  2. Mar 4, 2023 at 5:38 AM
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    Tacoma87

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  3. Mar 4, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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    They look like junk.
    You’re going to have less light output with those compared to stock lights.
    Not entirely sure of your situation but you would be better off sanding down your stock lights and clear coated them.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:11 AM
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    Steelhead Bum

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    I wouldn’t buy them. As already stated, compared to OEM, output is going to be significantly reduced and poorer quality components and construction. If looking for superior output with updated styling I would suggest the following thread.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/

    Bigger question is why do you like these lights?

    Black housing?
    Projector style?
    Led light bar?

    You can do the BHLM and achieve black housings.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bhlm-hope-this-helps.453052/

    If looking for all three of the listed things above I suggest reading this thread.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-morimoto-xb-hybrid-12-15-led-headlight-review.735867/
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2023 at 9:13 AM
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    SUMOTNK

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    Looks like a Gen2.5 TRD Sport, but really an '08 TRD OffRoad
    TRD Supercharged / OTT Tuned
    OP is looking for Gen2 headlights. So the Gen2.5 Mori XBs would be no use for him.
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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    I currently have these from Amazon, besides the typical hazy lenses they’re too much chrome for my all black truck

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  7. Mar 4, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    The other option that I’ve seen on here are these but not a fan of the dual hi low look

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  8. Mar 4, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    Too Stroked

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    If all you're looking for in a headlight is something that "looks cool", buy whatever aftermarket headlights you want. As has already been stated, they're all a performance downgrade - sometimes a serious one - and they don't last nearly as long. It's really that simple. Even the ones that claim to be "OEM replacement quality" are pretty much junk.
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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    Got these OEM smoked the other day from a online Toyota dealership... fit 05-11
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  10. Mar 5, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    Are the 2022 headlights and tail lights the same on 2023 version?
    I'm considering getting some morimoto's
     

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