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My tail lights are fugly

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Phildo, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. Feb 14, 2014 at 6:48 PM
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    Phildo

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    So on my 2007 Taco the tail lights did not bother me. On my '14 that I just got Saturday I thought they were ok. But as I look at them more they are getting flippin ugly. The chrome circle, the look, they just bother me. At night they are nice.

    Is there another option for these lights besides replacing them? I like the blackened headlights but I haven't found anything on the tail lights.

    Does somebody have pics of modded tail lights? Or after market with no chrome?
     
  2. Feb 14, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    You can use a smoke film if its legal in your state.
     
  3. Feb 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM
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    i used the tinted translucent spray paint im forgetting what exactly its called... but its illegal in my state but i dgaf lol

    and they still light up plenty bright enough.
     
  5. Feb 14, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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  6. Feb 14, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    ^^^ I just put these exact same ones on my '13. They are nice. They look just like stock but with black housing
     
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  9. Feb 14, 2014 at 9:50 PM
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    Led head/dtr lights.
    Could always tint them and cut out the reflectors to keep it legal.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Real men just call it camping
    I don't like the chrome on the tail lights either. I traded a guy on here for his base model lights.
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Feb 15, 2014 at 5:32 AM
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    Oh yeah that's more like it. I will be getting those! What year base model? I will do some checking.
     
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    LED tails came out in 09, so any tails from 05-08 will do the trick.
     
  14. Feb 15, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    Mine came off of a '12 base model. All models came with this style from '05 til '08. From '12 til '14 they brought this style back for the base model only. If you like this look, you will have no problem finding someone to trade with you for free. Most people on here prefer the chrome look. Good luck with whatever you go with.
     
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    I'll trade you my blacked out tails for yours?
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...s-feeler-blacked-out-non-led-tail-lights.html
    LMK bud

    --You can remove the spray tint w/ a little gas and a rag. It comes right off, if you'd prefer them not blacked out.
     
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    In fact I've seen someone on the marketplace looking to do just that. I'd link you but f searching for it on my phone :)
     
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    I prefer this blacked out look too. Didnt know you could buy them this way. I managed to gather up some cojones and do this to my tails, if your in to the modding stuff http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/310772-tried-out-btlm-black-taillight-mod.html
     
  20. Feb 15, 2014 at 11:24 PM
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    The ebay linked one will fit a 2013 correct?

    I see the listing goes up to 2012 and thats it.
     
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