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LED Headlight Bulbs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by turbopower18, Mar 5, 2017.

  1. Mar 5, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    turbopower18

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    With so many options out there and my 2017 TRD Sport being my first Taco I figured I would turn to the more experienced owners for advice! Looking into upgrading my headlight and fog light bulbs to LED. Having no experience with them and having so many options out there what are you guys and gals having the best luck with and most pleased with. Thanks in advance!!
     
  2. Mar 5, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    HID>LED all day long.
     
  4. Mar 5, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    I'd do LED on the high beams or fogs only. LED won't have as much throw as HID in the low beams.
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    bunch of stuff - Bro Pro style
    RSI Lighting FTW... search here for satisfied customers....
     
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    Did you use the factor housing (reflector)? Doesn't it mess up the beam's spread and height? IE: Blind drivers
     
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    What ever you do, look for folks that have used the lights for a while. There have been a few issues with folks changing the lights and down the road having electrical issues that seem to go away when they revert back to stock.
     
  9. Mar 6, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Use the factory projectors. Doesn't mess it up at all. You literally just pop them in. Everything works exactly the same but the lights are wayyyyyy brighter than the factory halogens.
     
  10. Mar 6, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    That is the exact reason I was asking here.
     
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    led low and fogs....can see in any condition
     
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    Go with OPT 7 fluxbeam or DDM sabers. Can use H11 for all lights(low high and fog). I have DDM's and they're great lights. Lotta other folks here use OPT 7 with good results too.
     
  13. Mar 6, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    I have Opt7 Fluxbeam. They are great but seem a bit lack luster in rainy conditions.
     
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    We still suggest going with HID for the best possible light output -- especially given the projector housings. LED is going to be brighter then stock, but nowhere near as bright and functional as a 4300k HID kit.

    Steve
     
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