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2012+ aftermarket headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SkimSTI, Oct 6, 2015.

  1. Jan 9, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    mcgov303

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    It doesn't look lime you cheaped out on other mods, why do it with safety equipment? I'd get the Pro lights.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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    I'm interested how much?
     
  3. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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  4. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    CaptainMorgan Custom headlight retrofits

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  5. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    Yeah..they look awesome, just wanted to see if anyones tried them and if the beams are good. I like the sharp cut off lines of the oems
     
  6. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    CaptainMorgan Custom headlight retrofits

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    Those are the same as OEMs, they are just painted a bit
    those are still just halogens, so the light output and everything else will the same as your stock headlights
    unless you get different bulbs
     
  7. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Thanks! might try it out and do the higher power mod that crashnburn did. Projectors are def better, but Just dont like any of them out there. The Anzo ones with the U shaped led DRL is ugly. there's a seller on ebay with best offer and accepts at 199
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    CaptainMorgan

    CaptainMorgan Custom headlight retrofits

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    Everyone likes different things, and if you like something then i say go for it!
    Besides, if down the road you see something you like more, you can always upgrade.
    I have seen the lights with the U shaped running light, and honestly i would avoid headlights like that. They are usually of poor quality because they use cheap parts, so the the halos are usually dim and off white.
    Raxiom makes headlights like that for the mustangs, and they always just look bad
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    Yup just got them and installed them. Was a pain in the ass to get to the side bolt way inside the bumper. Had to tech up from the bottom and do it by feel. Taking the housing out isn't fun either. It's like a jigsaw puZzle and the frame is so sharp it made some scratches in the housing. All in all looks awesome and it's aimed correctly. image.jpg
     
  10. Jan 28, 2016 at 11:47 AM
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    So what's the final verdict? ? My reading comprehension is below average lol. Im looking to upgrade my 15 headlights. Those anzo look nice but I also read a long post on here about burning wire harnesses with hids, leds, and projectors. Im a low voltage installer but when it comes to vehicles I'm clueless.
     
  11. Jan 28, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    If you use good quality HID components, they wont melt
     
  12. Jan 29, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    Got it, I might move forward with anzo unless anyone knows about anything better
     
  13. Jan 29, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    CaptainMorgan Custom headlight retrofits

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    Try the retrofit source, thats where i get all my HID compnents for the builds I do. Theyre products are really good and come with excellent warranties. Ive always been very happy with them
     
  14. Jan 29, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    I would suggest reading this thread first: The Ultimate headlight upgrade
     
  15. Jan 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    I'll check it out thanks
     
  16. Jan 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    That post is exactly what I was talking about when I read about harness' burning up and HIDs or projectors burning out the plastic
     

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