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Best H11 low beam

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PooTaco, Dec 27, 2023.

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  1. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:46 AM
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  2. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:49 AM
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    Enough for now
    Throw some Amazon links in here fellas so the TW patrons can buy the H9 easier!
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:51 AM
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    We are a simple folk :rofl:
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:52 AM
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    I swapped to Philips H9 and saw a slight improvement over stock. Remember that the brighter bulbs will burn out sooner and you have to replace both at the same time so order extras...
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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    Anyone know any retail stores that stock the Philips h9? Can’t seem to find them at Walmart,Napa, Oreilly or AutoZone
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2023 at 12:19 PM
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    Crapazon, if you want. NAPA sells model BP 1265 / H9 ... worked well for me and lasted 6-7 months already. $16, I think, but bright.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2023 at 8:58 PM
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  8. Dec 30, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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    I would say its a big improvement, brighter, better distance and cleaner.
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM
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    You are correct. Our state inspection also stated the bulbs must be DOT as well. So that eliminates almost all LED and HID bulbs.
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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    I just noticed this the other day when I did a search for something and it showed $39.99 and so I added it to my cart but needed to log in and when I did my cart showed the item at $44.49 price. So I went back to the item and sure enough, it was more. So I logged out and went back to the same item and it was less again.

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  12. Jan 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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    Alright guys, went to install the h9 today.
    I’ve read on TW that the connector needs to be modified slightly but i don’t see how this would fit…? The prongs are set further apart on the h9 (phillips)

    so new bulb on the left, factory low beam on the right

    help a simple man out lol

    IMG_5929.jpg
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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    Doesn’t look like an H9. Do you still have the packaging?
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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    Those are 2 very different bulbs. The key to lock into the housing looks entirely different.
     
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  15. Jan 5, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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    here’s the Philip H9s I just got off Amazon. The prongs seem to match the oem ones more than the new ones you have

    IMG_7114.jpg
     
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  16. Jan 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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    Thanks for the help guys,
    This is what I ordered but the package I received says "9012" on the top keft corner instead of H9. I didn't check.....assumed they sent the right bulbs.
    Guess I have to make a return now.
    Can someone link me to what worked for them. Like I said in a previous post...we're simple folk lol

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  17. Jan 5, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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    So anyway, what's the best method for modifying that little tab? Just cut it off with a razor?
     
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  18. Jan 5, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    Are you near a Menards? They sell Philips bulbs. I bought my pair from them.

    And you can remove the green endcap on the plug without having to modify the H9.
     
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    That's a great tip about the green endcap. Thanks!
    And no, looks like there's no Menards in the southwest
     
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  20. Jan 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    It’s also worth noting that the metal fins that lock the bulb into the housing are different than the h11. Some people swear that finagling them in there, in some way that I’m not familiar with, is easier but I just trimmed the metal tab
    [​IMG]
     
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