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LED Lighting Conversion

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

  1. Apr 28, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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  2. Apr 28, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    The reverse bulbs that are recommended in the last couple pages- I was wondering what makes them stand out? So many leds available now just curiosity.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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  4. Apr 28, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    You're absolutely right. I based my decision on a couple things. 1) price. 2) the design. 3) reviews.

    I'm happy.

    But I definitely encourage you to try something different that you think is better because you could possibly find something better. I don't have money to burn but 20 bucks phhht. I can put what I have in my cousin's 4R and call it a gift. Or my nephews Lex. Or just play it forward here.
     
  5. Apr 28, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    Reading thru posts, i can see a lot of peoples using Hikari Philips LED bulbs.
    Can any one say about how reliable these bulbs are? Any problems?

    Thank you for your responses.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    They are fairly new to all of us but so far no one has had a problem. I drive the crap out of my Taco like a madman and my travels are on some shitty roads. Lots of bumps. No issues.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    How long have you had them in your truck?
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    Low beams were March 9, High beams March 27.

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    There's a pic with both on up the lane at my house.

    I'm freaking ecstatic about the results and output.
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    Alright, here it is....my newest little mod that I’m pretty excited about.

    SwitchBack Raptor Grille light!

    https://youtu.be/fNvCHNCdYZ0
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    Original link updated :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    WTF!?

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    You know what? F@CK IT! I'm just driving there now so you can show me in person!

    Let me try switching to desktop view.
     
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  13. Apr 28, 2018 at 9:59 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  14. Apr 28, 2018 at 10:01 PM
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    Ok, I toggled Desktop View and it works. Watching now.
     
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  15. Apr 28, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    Oddly enough I went back after switching back from desktop view and it was fine. Sometimes YouTube needs time to process the data. I'm inpatient :D

    Great video! You are a lightning mod machine! That's a really cool mod. I like it.
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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    Thank you for your answers and photo.
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Glad to help properly!
     
  18. Apr 29, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    @Parker315 we are not worthy!!!:bowdown::thumbsup::bananadance: Time to spend some more lunch money!!!
     
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  19. Apr 29, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Yup, byebye "puke yellow" halogens...

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    Man those license plate bulbs are a PITA to get back in!
     
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  20. Apr 29, 2018 at 11:48 PM
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    YES!!!! That's awesome. It makes it even better because I like both the white and the ambers as the raptor lights and have been torn on what to do. Now I can't have my cake and eat it too!! lol

    Totally glad you figured that out!!!

    Do you have links to the new parts?
     
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