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Lifetime LED Install and Review In Progress

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RearViewMirror, Apr 11, 2014.

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  1. Apr 11, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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    I used yellow Lamin-X back in 2005 and it was on about a year. It trapped too much heat inside the housing and both lenses had about 50 1/4 inch cracks apiece in them. Looked like hell, but they didn't crack all the way through and let water in.

    Tried the Nokya bulbs too. The rubber o-ring on the base was like a cheap rubber band and they leaked after 6 months.

    I'd love to have a great set of bulbs, with a no bullshit hue of yellow, like old school Cibie yellow made with cadmium color. Hopefully someone comes up with a set of LED's that fulfill that wish.
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    I agree. That is a good idea.

    That said these are solid built bulbs and housings. That does not mean longevity of course but I am impressed with the build quality.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2014 at 7:55 PM
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    I replaced the bullshit o-ring on my Nokya with the stock o-ring and never had a issue after that.
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Nice right up Britt.

    I am curious to see how long they last. Although I may not want to wait that long to get them. The ones you put in were the H4/9003 set correct? I may have missed it.
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:00 PM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    That is correct.
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:05 PM
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    There is a coupon code that I used. And that is like the 3 time that thread has been linked. I posted in this thread that this is the 3rd thread but I gave a detailed write up that hasn't really been done before (at least I missed it if it has;)).
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:24 PM
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  8. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:27 PM
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  9. Apr 11, 2014 at 10:29 PM
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    Great pics and appreciate the example shots! I'm pretty much sold. The lumen output is really up there and the only thing I would wonder is how they affect on-coming drivers. One thing I hate about guys with HID's is at night...it's blinding coming at you! As long as they're not glarey. Perhaps you could have someone drive your truck towards you and test out the theory?

    Edit: Nevermind...I read it in your earlier post in ref blinding other drivers...:)
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2014 at 10:53 PM
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    Was there a redemption code available when purchasing? Was checking out the LifetimeLED site and also saw the LED fog bulbs. Any idea which ones would fit the 12-14 taco?
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2014 at 11:27 PM
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  12. Apr 12, 2014 at 3:42 AM
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    H11 I believe are the fogs
     
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  13. Apr 12, 2014 at 4:04 AM
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    I'm sold. I want something better then stock but never gone HID since they're always burning out. How many HID conversion kits you see out there driving around with one burnt out.

    Can you get a buddy to drive towards you and report back. Just a basic opinion is all that's needed.
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2014 at 5:05 AM
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    I had my wife drive the opposite way last night and she reported no glare or unusual brightness coming from the opposite direction. She was in the FR-S and it doesn't get too much lower than that to the ground. High beams were another story ;)

    This is the code I used: taco_15_off


    Good luck with whatever way you guys decide to go. I'm sold on them. My only concern (along with all of yours) is the longevity but that said... they are lifetime replacements as long as the company stays in business. Henry is a great guy to work with. It was well worth the $145 upgrade and I was running Sylvania zXe bulbs which were great.



    But I think you can see in this shot they aren't as good as the LED

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  15. Apr 12, 2014 at 5:10 AM
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    And the warranty is lifetime full replacement? That's not as expensive as I would have thought; $145 for the full kit (both sides)? Hadn't bothered to look at the site yet. :eek:

    EDIT: Morning Britt :wave:
     
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    Indeed. :cool:
     
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    Holy Sinkhole BatMan! :eek:
     
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  18. Apr 12, 2014 at 6:23 AM
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    Morning Rob!

    Yes, Lifetime full replacement.
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2014 at 6:24 AM
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    That's a bad day



    Morning Ding!
     
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  20. Apr 12, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    I'm sold after seeing this pic compared to the Sylvania zXe which I currently have on my truck. Thanks for the code :thumbsup:
     
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