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96 tacoma headlights

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by b.m, Apr 22, 2016.

  1. Apr 22, 2016 at 6:01 PM
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    b.m

    b.m [OP] Member

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    Looking for good headlights that are brighter than stock ones for under 150$ don't wanna spend the money on retrofits right now
     
  2. Apr 22, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
  3. Apr 22, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    tan4x4

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    I replaced the stock bulbs with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra ($58).
     
  4. Apr 22, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    Swap your sealed beams for the Hella H4 E-code conversion and then do this headlight upgrade. Will cost a little more, but your headlights will become direction components of the sun. E-codes are way more focused than the DOT lights in my pictures in the thread, meaning your lights will be even brighter without blinding anyone. I've done it to my 90, 94 (both with E-codes), 03 and 15. Note that your 96 is likely ground switched, but look at the test procedure to double check.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/
     
  5. Apr 23, 2016 at 6:24 AM
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    b.m

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    Thanks... I bought a pair for cheap and they are crappie so I'm looking for better ones
     
  6. Apr 23, 2016 at 6:30 AM
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    Silverstar sealed beams did the trick for me before i went with retros.
     

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