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First gen headlights

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by b.m, Sep 2, 2015.

  1. Sep 2, 2015 at 6:42 AM
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    b.m

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    Looking for different headlights to put in my 96 taco any suggestions?
     
  2. Sep 2, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    keakar

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    some people have done conversions to use the 01-04 style front grille and headlights
     
  3. Sep 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM
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    Just get Retrofits! Definitely worth the money!

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  4. Sep 2, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Yup. Retros. Anything else is a waste of money and time for those square headlights. Definitely do NOT get the imitation gimmicks of projectors they sell. Total garbage. And most aftermarket aren't that great. For 01-04 they have some decent aftermarket oem ones. But if you really don't wanna do retros, look into the vision x square replacements. Iirc they offer some and are a little better. I looked when I was gonna get some for my brothers 93 dodge. Ended up doing retros. if you can hold out till black Friday, they'll be having some sweet discounts as usual I'm sure. Basic retro will cost you around $300 if you diy. Alittle more work involved with the square housings but not too bad. I'd start doing research and find the writeups on them now so you're prepared.
     
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    i vote retros. 3AE0F4C4-6B4A-4E20-B86C-3BCB273050C7_zps_6b5f800413b7aca72ae3e8e497fe1fac6dfe525e.jpg

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    Can't go wrong with retros. Absolutely love mine. Pricey, but worth the money
     
  7. Sep 6, 2015 at 8:02 AM
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    Anybody got a good website for the retros?
     
  8. Sep 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM
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  9. Sep 6, 2015 at 8:31 AM
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    Or LSC15 builds Retrofits in here. Check out his builds. That's where I got mine
     
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    What he ^^^ said. LSC15 built mine and is about to make me another set. Great guy to work with. Or if you want to take on the endavor yourself, try theretrofitsource.com
     
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    I here my name being called lol. I'm also custom.retrofits on Instagram
     
  12. Sep 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    I know right
     
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