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OEM or Aftermarket

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by shwilly, Dec 26, 2024.

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Replace w/OEM or aftermarket?

  1. OEM Projectors

    28 vote(s)
    80.0%

  2. Alpharex MKII Luxx (pay $300 diff out of pocket)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Alpharex MKII NOVA (pay $900 diff out of pocket)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Morimoto XB (pay $500 diff out of pocket)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Other (post in comments)

    7 vote(s)
    20.0%
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  1. Dec 28, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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    BLtheP

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    RC60F Transmission ADD delete with FJ full-time tube FJ Metal Clutch Pedal OEM Mexico-Spec Condenser Fan 265/70R16 Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 OEM 1-Piece Lug Nuts Custom Built Switch Panel for all Electrical Accessories Rigid Amber Pro D-SS Ditch Lights Rigid 30" SAE High Beam Driving Light Bar Rigid SR-Q Pro Back-Up Light Kit (Recessed) VLEDS Tail Conversion VLEDS Foot Well Light Kit KC HiLites Cyclone V2 Under Hood Lights Operable (Switched) Clutch Safety Bypass
    OEM or nothing for me. I don’t want Morimoto or Alpharex touching my truck. Alpharex is straight up garbage, and I just plain don’t like Morimoto.

    Over 2 years since putting the OEMs on mine and all is well. For the record, the OEMs are reflectors, not projectors.
     
    BLtheP, Dec 28, 2024
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  2. Dec 28, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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    OEM will be a better light 99.999% of the time.
     
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