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Any tips for installing to replace low beams?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gmatt21, Apr 28, 2017.

  1. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    gmatt21

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    I Just received my new Morimoto LED H11's in the mail and thinking of installing tomorrow. Does anyone have any tips for an easy install?
     
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    They should be plug and play. It's pretty simple.
     
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    Hey Man,

    Just got some of these Morimoto 2 stroke LED H11s for my TACO '17. I suppose they are plug n play but the bulb is too long to get into the socket.
     
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    Remove the OE bulb, place next to the new bulb with the bottoms even and a ruler next to them.

    It would be interesting to see how much longer.
     
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    They are quite a bit longer, my morimoto h11 led fit with no issue, but mine are not the 2 stroke version.
     
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    So even if the lamp were in place, would the base clear?

    If yes, you may have to remove the housing forward, insert the lamp, and reinstall the housing.
     
  8. May 9, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    Yes it would clear....i have no idea how to remove the housing forward without breaking something. lol
     
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    By removing the bumper. Pretty sure there's other people on here that have installed them without issues.
     
  10. May 17, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    EDIT:

    I unscrewed the screws in the headlight and just pulled....it created JUST enough room to slide them in!!!! Any ideas for the best spot or how to keep the driver for the LED bulb safe?
     

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