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2005 Taco replacement headlight housing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mmmTacos05, Sep 9, 2017.

  1. Sep 9, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    mmmTacos05

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    Any recommendations on replacement headlight housings? Not interested in polishing.
     
  2. Sep 9, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    If you are "not interested in polishing"
    I doubt you want to silicone...
    In that case oem seems like your best bet.

    Then....if your not interested in the small amount of work it takes to install them....I bet you could pay the dealer.
    :rofl:

    Welcome to tacomaworld. :rolleyes::hattip:
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    Try to find oem takeoffs...
    Or look around at some of the toyota dealerships tbat sell online, order just the housings, they are cheaper than the setup with bulbs etc.

    Aftermarkets have subpar ootics and often leak.
     
  4. Sep 9, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    Thanks. My lights are beyond polishing, otherwise I may consider. I just wasn't sure if anyone on here has had luck with any of the aftermarket housings I see readily on the internet, or if I'd be better off buying the ones in the $200 range
     
  5. Sep 9, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Where is it faded?
    Top 1-2" only?

    If so, u can use meguires plastx polish and a mothers power ball mini with a drill.

    Then get some ebay "eyelids" or "brows" and this will hide the oxidation and u retain superior lights over aftermarket.
    I did this about 3yrs ago... not a single issue
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    There's a 5" abrasion running vertically at the inside edge of the drivers side housing. Definitely want to replace both, haven't decided where to purchase.
     

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