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Retrofit and BHLM Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Aug 27, 2018.

  1. Nov 17, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    no vtec 4me

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    Another amber lover done on a set of Sr/sr5 lights a customer sent in :thumbsup: It really is a classic look. Got a retrofit too!

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  2. Nov 17, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Do you have any idea if it's possible to go from LED DRLs on my offroad to the SR5 style? May be weird but I'd like to get rid of the LEDs, do the retrofit and BHLM.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Anything’s possible, would require some wiring modification for them to function correctly though.
     
  4. Nov 17, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    thats weird, but it’s your truck
     
  5. Nov 17, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    It is weird, but I don't really care for the look of our LED DRLs, plus I want serviceability in case a light goes out. But, I do want function, so I will have the RX350 retrofit done, plus increased looks with the BHLM and the highbeam blackout.
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    I hear ya, that makes sense. I’m sure it will look great! Post some pics when you get them done!
     
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    For those of you who have switch back drl, halo, meso sidemarkers. Where the hell are you mounting all those drivers(6) and ballasts(2)?
     
  8. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    Alright doll-face, c'mon and bore me!
    Not retarded here, just a little autism, PTSD, and maybe some Alzheimer's creeping in...

    I've searched this thread and the web, and cannot find where the Profile Switchback DRL operation is described, or what wiring modifications are needed.

    If one searches the web for "Profile Switchback DRL", there are several significantly different products that meet that description.

    Could someone please point me in the right direction?
     
  9. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    The switchback drl’s operate just like your stock drl’s, but blink orange with your turns.

    As far as wiring, i make everything plug and play minus the switchback function. You need to tap into the stock turn signal wiring for that to work.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    Alright doll-face, c'mon and bore me!
    Thanks, but I'm still confused (not that hard to do). Is the new DRL divided into 2 sections, orange and white, or does the whole thing appear as either color depending on which voltage (drl or turn) is applied?

    In any event, is another connector brought out of the headlight assembly for the DRL-turn function?
     
  11. Nov 18, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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    Alright doll-face, c'mon and bore me!
    I guess I'll be doing this myself...
     
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    Hey kevin new to actually writing in these forums. I think I messaged you for more info but not sure I did it right. If you haven't gotten it could you please PM me whenever you can.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    For anyone waiting, meso just dropped some side markers. Make sure to order some ASAP if you want a set of lights built with them!

    Message me if you want to ship them directly to me as well
     
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  14. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    I want this minus the retrofit.
    Amber errthang
     
  15. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    Finally landed my stg2 cant wait!
     
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    I wanted some for my current set but I have his limited edition stage 3's in a set I had built that did not turn out so well. Not sure what I'm gonna do but thanks for the info. :hattip:
     
  17. Nov 22, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    I was one of them!
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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    @MESO - what’s the failure rate on these side markers? Have you had any fail? I’m concerned about sealing something inside the headlight that may fail. Don’t want to end up like that dude in another thread that had a cracked halo giving his truck a “lazy eye” lol
     
  19. Nov 22, 2019 at 2:08 PM
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    I don't make the LED's them selves. They are produced by Diode Dynamics, which IMO is one of the top companies for quality lighting. It's always a gamble adding aftermarket lighting, but I think you should be good to go with these.
     
  20. Nov 22, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    Diode Dynamics are definitely good to go, you just my decision even harder!
     

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