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Question on headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NFK, Aug 11, 2016.

  1. Aug 11, 2016 at 9:02 PM
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    NFK

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    Help.jpg
    My headlights have bit the dust soooooo
    Could I get some feedback on what you guys think are the best / brightest headlights

    And a link where to purchase

    Cheers
    Thanks
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:17 AM
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    Bump
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    I can't really comment because I'm still rocking stock headlights with stock bulbs and they suck.

    But, I bet a lot of people will say to buy a custom retrofitted headlight with projectors in them.

    I can't believe my Tacoma didn't come with them. Vehicles have been coming of the line with projector headlights for decades
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    Do they rock those mini generator things?
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:28 AM
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  6. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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  7. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    What do you want? Just bright-ass headlights? Get some Osram 85w bulbs

    Do you want new housings? The Toyota-built ones are expensive. Depos are cheaper and slightly lower quality.

    Do you want a retrofit kit?

    Do you want LEDs?

    Need more info in order to provide you with better guidance.
     
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    what sort of price do you want to pay is the big question...
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    The most cost effective high performance headlight upgrade, while maintaining proper beam pattern:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/

    Upgrade on left, stock on right.
    headlights.jpg

    Note if you need to replace the housings, I would suggest OEM (Pro if you are 2012+), or CAPA certified aftermarket for best quality. Non-CAPA lights can poor beam patterns that reduce headlight performance, and the seals often fail causing water inside the lenses.
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    I need all in one including housing

    what can u tell me about the difference between retrofit and led

    money is not a big issue

    I don't really want to deal with those small generator things again that I had with my last set they always crapped out
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    :)

    As mentioned, help us help you. Whats your budget, what you're trying to achieve, etc.

    You can upgrade halogen bulbs or go full retrofit

    OEM muranos, Osram CBIs, and XB fogs
     
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  13. Aug 12, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    if money isn't a big issue, get in touch with one of the retrofit guys on this forum, it'll run you around $700 and you'll get some really solid shit with really good light output that you won't really have to do much with other than install and align.

    If you live close enough to one of them, they'll probably throw that in for a little extra cash.

    Get with them, I don't want to quote anything out on someone else's behalf... and it can vary greatly depending on what you actually want them to do.
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2016 at 7:19 AM
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    Replied to your pm ;) If money is not an issue, just projectors alone can cost you around $300 lol
     
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