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Headlight help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ccal, May 27, 2017.

  1. May 27, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    Anyone know if just the headlight lens can be replaced or do I need to buy the whole assembly?? I hit a freaking seagull at 65 mph and it cracked my passenger side lens wtf
     
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  2. May 27, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    Dang it man, I've got no idea. But that's a bummer for sure.
     
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  3. May 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    Whole assembly. You can't buy just the lens. $225
     
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  4. May 27, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    Whole assembly.

    The lense is sealed to the housing.

    Search TW for a BHLM writeup and you'll see how it's sealed and the mess of sealant while taking one apart.
     
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  5. May 27, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    I bought some ebay specials so far so good, changing isn't terrible but have to partially remove the bumper
     
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  6. May 27, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    You will be getting a visit from the condensation fairy if you didn't thoroughly seal them.
     
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  7. May 27, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    OP, stick with OEM
     
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  8. May 27, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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    Sealed them pretty well needed two hard to pass on 125 a pair
     
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  9. May 27, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    If you added sealant, you should be good.
     
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  10. May 27, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    Definitely
     
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  11. May 27, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    F'in nerve of that bird !!! Wtf
     
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  12. May 27, 2017 at 8:29 PM
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    A lot more expensive than the old sealed beams.
     
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  13. May 28, 2017 at 4:57 AM
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    You might have spent less money up front, but most of the inexpensive aftermarket headlight assemblies are pretty pathetic in several important areas. First, as you've already heard, they allow condensation to build up and eventually ruin the inside of the housing. Second, the light pattern that they project is generally inferior to OEM. Sure, they may look identical to your originals, but I think you're going to find out that they're not even close in performance or durability.
     
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  14. May 28, 2017 at 5:08 AM
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    Like a few others said, stick with OEM. Better fit, better seal and light output.
     
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  15. May 28, 2017 at 6:34 AM
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    Yea I'm not arguing I know oem is better, hell I work at a Toyota dealership.


    Wasn't trying to sway people the other way but don't think they are a horrible option if your short on cash
     
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  16. May 28, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    You work at a Toyota dealership? No employee discount?
     
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  17. May 28, 2017 at 6:52 AM
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    Not as much as you would think. I'll get what my pricing would be Tuesday
     
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  18. May 29, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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  19. May 30, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    One guy never got back to me,, oh well
     
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