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05-11 Morimoto LEDs

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by JustinL, Aug 2, 2015.

  1. Aug 2, 2015 at 9:20 AM
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    These have been sold!


    Asking $110 shipped in CONUS only

    Back story to these: I saw the Morimoto LED fog lights that were being offered and found out they only fit the 2012+ model Tacomas. So I made my own. These are the Type-S (Subaru) model LEDs instead of the Type-T for Toyotas. Why? Because the 2005-11 Tacomas have a straight pointed fog light.

    I then cut out most of the OEM fog lights for the 2005-11 Tacoma and pvc-cemented these LEDs into PVC reducer pipes then into the fog housings. Doing this allowed me to use the factory bumper mounting points for fogs without backing up my bumper. The Morimotos were never opened, so nothing was compromised in terms of moisture etc.

    You will need to pick up an H10 to H11 conversion harness (about $10 on Amazon) unless you want to splice into these from your factory harness. Your call.

    As for the performance, these things are ridiculously wide:



    Pic showing the PVC cement used:


    Since they're sitting in PVC pipe then the old fog housings you'll notice they sit a bit further out than the factory fogs. This is fine because these LEDs are so wide the output would be compromised:
     
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    These look pretty good! why the sell?
     
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    Great question
    I did this
     
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    :jellydance: Awesome!
     
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    Will these fit in a steel bumper?
     
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    Vinnie I think it depends on the bumper manufacturer. I say this because I had a friend with a CBI (I think) that allowed the use of the factory OEM fogs. Essentially these are OEM fogs in terms of the fitment in the rear (2 posts and 1 screw/clip in the middle). But as for depth, I'm not sure how the steel bumper is made to accept fogs. If they go in through the rear then I would say no. These are made to install from the front of the bumper.

    Hope this helps, I don't want you buying something that won't fit!
     
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    Yeah my fogs go though the rear so no chance of them fitting then , Thanks for the honesty Justin!!!!!
     
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    Pending sale...
     
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