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Faux Pro Headlights with Led Strip

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friedtacolover, May 10, 2018.

  1. May 15, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    blewis

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    I just installed mine, they’re sick. I had a leaking BHLM on my driver side, so when I saw you post these last week I ordered some for the LED strip. I got them in 4 days & it was well worth it. The LED strip is awesome & was super super easy to install. Literally just unplug & replug, done deal. Mine weren’t aimed very well though. I aimed them as best I could, but I feel like they’re off. I couldn’t tell though because its still light out & started raining, that’s why I don’t have any pictures yet. Ill test them out later & post up some pictures.
     
  2. May 15, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    So you had no LED Strip and you upgraded right? DO you have any before and after pics?
     
  3. May 15, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Correct. My DRL function was the Orange glowing lights. Now I have glowing LED strips when I have it on DRL mode. I didn’t take any pics yet but its as easy as unplug the plug that goes into our amber light now, and connect it to the new plug that they provide. Boom, easy as that. They have already done all the work for you with what they provide.
     
  4. May 15, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    The shipping cost was a little overboard from CA to FL @ $60 but with using the provide “mtntaco” code I still paid less than list price. So for black housings with an added LED strip that are plug & play, I’m thrilled with the product for the money.

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  5. May 17, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    Thanks OP for costing me another $200. Seriously though I had been looking at these for a while on Amazon and then this thread came up. Can't wait to get them next week and put them on as I really think this is the way they should have come on the truck from the beginning. I'll post pics when they are on.
     
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  6. May 17, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    Another 200$? What set did you go with or you get the tailamps too?
     
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  7. May 17, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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  8. May 17, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    That last pic side shot looks clean!
     
  9. May 17, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    I just meant every time I get on here I spend another $200 or so. I only purchased the tail lights as I can live with the front light but may just replace the bulbs. Thanks again for the coupon code that definitely helped my decision. :dancingbacon::bananadance::dancingbacon::bananadance:
     
  10. May 17, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    @Friedtacolover thanks for sharing the coupon code! Just placed my order for the headlights.
     
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  11. May 17, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    No problem they said it was cool to pass it on and its their current promo. Im enjoying mine so far
     
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  12. May 18, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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    Those look great for an out-of-the-box experience without having to do the BHLM work!!! I got my headlights & tailights yesterday (7 days) & have not had time at home to get them in. Hopefully this weekend!

    I paid $80 for 81#'s shipping but the tracking shows they only weighed 24 & 9 #'s so I called them up. I was explained that because of the size of the box, being fragile & insurance they costed more to ship. Still a good value compared to buying the Pros!
     
  13. May 18, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    @blewis Damn those look good on that black truck!!!
     
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  14. May 18, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Seriously considering these or Oemassives. Anyone have an output pic of these with 35W hids?
     
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  15. May 18, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    is that the @Dissent86 roof rack you're sporting? Looks really nice
     
  16. May 18, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    Prinsu. Dessents are nice too and I almost pulled trigger on his but went CBI.
     
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  17. May 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    I have the xenon depot hid kit w/ the Phillips bulbs. Same exact output as stock, I just had to adjust the aim a little bit.

    Edit: same exact hid output as they were in my stock headlights. Obv brighter than stock.
     
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  18. May 18, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    Do your hids bounce like all the posts i read? I hate stock bulb output. Loved my hids on last truck
     
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  19. May 18, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    Very minimal & usually over bigger bumps if anything. Doesn’t bother me though. The light output is well worth it in my opinion. You have to be looking for it to notice it. They snap in pretty damn secure, just like the halogens.
     
  20. May 19, 2018 at 2:34 AM
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    Thanks for the suggestion. Called and emailed them, they apologized but said it was the right shipping rate. Unfortunately, no change in shipping cost $220 to Hawaii, I've paid between $50 to $70 for similar shipments. Good prices on the products, they are definitely making up some margin on shipping.
     

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