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Headlight housings that use H4s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Watermallon, Aug 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM.

  1. Aug 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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    Watermallon

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    Are there any headlight housings for 2005-2011s that aren’t OEM style but still use H4 bulbs?
     
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    ZColorado

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    stock replacements will, rockauto should have a few options.
     
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    Watermallon

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    Looking for options that arent OEM style..
     
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    wdunnlee

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    May I ask why you want to retain H4 bulbs?
    Going to an aftermarket style will take a hit in lighting regardless.
     
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    Most non-OEM style lights are pseudo projectors. They tend to use H1 bulbs and have far inferior light output as the projector bowls tend to be molded plastic that’s part of the housing. The shape is just not precise enough for good lighting. They also tend to have a very sharp cutoff which hurts lighting to see road signs, etc… The best lighting is from an OEM housing and you can boost light output by doing the mod listed in this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/
     
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