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2011 Headlights: Inherited LED headlight scatter problem

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by BBBTacomaTXPro, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    BBBTacomaTXPro

    BBBTacomaTXPro [OP] New Member

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    Just picked up a sweet 2011 TX Pro. Guy I bought it from installed LED lights. Scatter. And the seal is comprised on one of my assemblies and I’m fogged up.

    I need to replace the headlights but want to do it right.

    1) Are the LEDs a loss or can I reuse them in a new assembly that is actually built to accept them?

    2) I’d like to just swap out with a new plug and play system but don’t want junk and will pay for quality. Recommendations?

    3) I’m just not sure of my capabilities if I need to do a bunch of electrical work in order to get this right. Am I underselling myself or should I get a professional install?
     
  2. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Welcome!

    1) Yes the LEDs in your H4 assemblies are a loss. The focus is poor and the glare/scatter is excessive.

    2) Plug and play with only the best quality components and far higher output over stock:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/

    3) Above option is plug and play. If you can install a car battery and change a headlight bulb, you can easily install that mod. Changing out the OEM assemblies if needed is a bit more work, time consuming but not technically difficult.
     

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