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2015 Tacoma Headlight swap

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mike_0816, Nov 1, 2024.

  1. Nov 1, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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    Hey guys, I am having trouble finding information on here for LED headlights that’ll fit a 2015 Taco. I think I’m going Baja Designs for replacement fog lights. I want bright and good looking.
     
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    Look up Alpharex headlights. Luxx or Nova. The Pro are standard projectors for HIDs. I have the Luxx and are very happy with them. Just don't buy LED bulbs for stock reflector housings.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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    I should have clarified. I need new housing also. They are filled with water and look terrible. I’d settle for something like the gen 3 model headlights OEM.
     
  6. Nov 1, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    Also, are the Alpharex Chinese? Is this something that’ll last taking off road?
     
  7. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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    Please read the link in post 2.

    Everything you need to know is there.

    And have you evaluated the options from Diode Dynamics for the fogs? Pretty solid.
     
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    I’ve read it. Currently I have HID bulbs in but, my headlight housing continues to “fog” over. I had it bugged at one point but, it just happened again. I’ll look at Diode Dynamics. I just want some ditch lights and good amber fog lights also for off road.
     
  9. Nov 4, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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    If you're taking offroad, I wouldn't go with alpharex because they're pretty expensive. Go with OEM. If you're getting fog and/or condensation, you could remove your lens and reapply sealant like 3M windoweld.
     
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    OEM headlights?
     
  11. Nov 4, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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    Well I like the lights you have actually.
     
  12. Nov 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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    His are oem retros.
     
  13. Nov 4, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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    Nice, any recommendations on company to use?
     
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