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Does anyone have these headlights?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by schecter517, Jan 29, 2018.

  1. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    HawkShot99

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    I like the lights. Ive hooked up the led DRL tube so its on with my DRL's and they look super cool. Just hate PTL, and the rap HID's they use.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    That first pic is so mean
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    Also did you get your headlights from Tacoma beast or Amazon?
     
  4. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    I want to run some brighter lights out of these projectors dont want to the hassle of HIDs and ballasts going out. I've just runnin halogen but ive seen a couple people are running LEDs with luck. Can anybody here help?
     
  5. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    Tacomabeast. Don’t buy them. Just had a diode crack and a wire burn because it got too hot. Not worth the risk.

    LEDs won’t work. They are halogen specific projectors so LEDs will either be less bright or have horrible spotting
     
  6. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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  7. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    It’s the same headlight, all or most are made by Spyder. The light output is shit if you don’t care
     
  8. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    Okay thanks, I figured I’d just get the h11 50w by beamtech along with it.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Is there any type of specific sealant that you used or just basic silicone?
     
  10. Dec 30, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Clear rtv silicone, just like I had said.
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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    Might of missed it in all that reading but what kind of bulbs work best with these? I’ve been on the fence but don’t want to sacrifice my light output.
     
  12. Jan 2, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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  13. Jan 31, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    Wow, just read every post in this thread and my head hurts.....

    Forgive me if I missed it but, has anyone put these in?

    https://www.protuninglab.com/2lhp-tac12jm-tm.html

    I like the look of the drl tube on this model that more closely resembles the third gen drl’s.

    currently I am running the blasphemous led bulbs in the stock headlights. Before I receive an earful from everyone. I have tested the oncoming light and it is by no means blinding to oncoming traffic. I had my buddy drive my truck down my street and I was in two different vehicles, car, then suv, to make sure I wasn’t being an asshole and blinding people.
    In regards to this headlight that I linked above, is the best option a halogen replacement bulb, LED bulb, or HID?
     
  14. Jan 31, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    I dont have those exact head lights but in my full opinion I would say go with the Leds. Everyone is switching over to them and they are definitely the brightest
     
  15. Jan 31, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    is this just simply a different design?
     
  16. Jan 31, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    Yeah
     
  17. Jan 31, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    I think I may pull the trigger on this one
     
  18. Jan 31, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    These are pretty sweet. I like how the led bar goes all the way across. Makes it look a lot like the 3rd gen lights.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    thats my thought as well.
     
  20. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    I would just also get a thing of clear silicone and when you get the lights go around where the housing and the lens connect on the lights, because there’s been reports of condensation on the inside. I siliconed mine and they’ve been perfect(knock on wood) haha
     
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