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LED Lighting Conversion

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chan2565, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. Feb 28, 2018 at 1:29 PM
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    mrproduxn

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    Not sure what bulbs they use but I like the xtune black headlights. On sale for under $350 a pair. Just still not happy with the full surround drl they use.
     
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  2. Feb 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    I am in the same boat with a 2018 soon to arrive that I would like to upgrade the headlights on. Has it been confirmed that that H11 (I've also read H11b?) is the right one for the 2018? What's the H11b story?
     
  3. Feb 28, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    So is everyone going with the Hikari LED’s? I am totally clueless when it comes to these lights. Just wanted something with great quality and a warranty. The halogen in 2010 are getting old lol
     
  4. Feb 28, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    Has anyone ever heard of the houseofhid.com site and had any experience with their lights?
     
  5. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    I am not sure I’m liking the blue hue these new LED put off....
     
  6. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    What brand of LED’s are you using?
     
  7. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    None yet but I’m looking at the Hikari
     
  8. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Ok thanks man
     
  9. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    I think you saw the posts with HIDs and Hikaris together against a wall with white being Hikari and HID being a blue tint. I only have Hikaris and there is zero blue tint.
     
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  10. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    I wouldn’t expect the same results in a 2nd gen reflector. Other reports seem to favor a projector retrofit or high intensity halogens.
     
  11. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    Thanks for the info man!
     
  12. Feb 28, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Does anyone have a link to the LED vanity lights? I ordered what I thought was a kit from Amazon only to find that 2 of the bulbs fit (map lights) and the rest didn’t. I found the dome light. Any help would be appreciated.
     
  13. Mar 1, 2018 at 3:57 AM
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    What’s up guys!! I made a post quite a while back that everyone has been following for the most part and gotten great results. I update it when I make changes and find better newer lights this is the most up to date.

    Post #1028 on page 52

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-52#post-16878481
     
  14. Mar 1, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    Original LED conversion Post on page 52 #1028


    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-52#post-16878481


    I am going to drop this here so that any new members and/or new readers of this thread have a good starting point.


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    UPDATED March 1, 2018

    Detailed Lighting Reviews I did

    1.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-57#post-16945696

    2.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-61#post-16988210

    3.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-62#post-16989585

    4.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-62#post-16989585

    Great comparison of the New Hikari LED's vs HID's by @silasvirus82
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-87#post-17256996
    2.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-88#post-17261335

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    Changed out my interior lights for @mesojdm ultimate lighting combo
    New Interior lights found here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-led-map-and-dome-lights.521923/page-43#post-17018142




    When using the AuxBeam light bar and CaliRaised brackets there is some customizing required for install.. PM me if you are going with the same setup for details.
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    And Rob.... Not sure if remember our conversation on the OEMassive ones or not. About how the bulbs weren't H11 so it would required all new bulbs. I am pretty sure I read that these Xtune's are H11/H9 so you could keep your existing HID's or LEDS.

    http://www.xtunepower.com/product.p...tor-Headlights-w-Sequential-Turn-Signal-Black

    upload_2018-3-1_13-50-17.jpg
     
  18. Mar 1, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    The good news, I found the LED thread. The bad news, the product/links on the first page for tail and brake lights are out of stock. I see nothing in the updated list on this page about tail lights and brake lights.

    Recent brand, product links???

    thanks!
     
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  19. Mar 1, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Your going to need a dual function red LED bulb. A 7440 or 7443 bulb both should work.

    Here is a link to the bulbs: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...unction-27-smd-led-tower-wedge-retrofit/2614/

    You can get those in Red, White, or Amber. You can use the Amber color for the front turn signals. You will need resistors as well which can be found HERE.

    These should also work well and are skinnier if the others are two wide.
    https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...8-smd-led-tower-wedge-retrofit-car/1648/4171/
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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