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3rd Gen BHLM and light mods

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brick_26, Sep 14, 2016.

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  1. Jul 9, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Is this for factory 3rd gen headlight?
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    Anybody know what size halo to go around projector on 3rd gen? Is it 80mm?
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:10 PM
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    Yeah it’s 80mm
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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    this and that...
    anyone got a full blacked out headlight. bowls and all? i figure with a strong enough led bulb, you wouldnt even need the reflector based bowls. headlamps shouldnt really matter cause you got projectors. dtrl is on the board so youre gtg there too. its really only the signal and the hi beam.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:57 PM
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    any recommendation on where to buy rx350 projectors? does it really just bolt up?
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2020 at 1:47 AM
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    Lightwerkz.net

    Very minor trimming is required
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2020 at 1:22 AM
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    If I’m not mistaken the king of Tacoma lighting @MESO did this.
     
    SubaruTheTacoma, Jul 11, 2020
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  8. Jul 11, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    I’ve done quite a few like this. You need to do a bixenon retrofit, or you will have no high beam. No matter how bright of a bulb you put in, without a proper reflective bowl it won’t project any light. I use smoked acrylic to make covers for the turn signal bowl so that is still functional. Same deal, you shouldn’t really just paint it.
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    no vtec 4me, Jul 11, 2020
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  9. Jul 11, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    I can say from experience that since I used the smoke/tint paint recommended for reflectors that its not a good route to go. made my high beams almost non existent and the turn signals aren't too bad but not the same as before.
     
    bonnfabrication, Jul 11, 2020
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  10. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    Finally started on my retro today, but I punctured through the back housing with my flathead :(

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    Will this be an issue with resealing? Should I just stop? lol I'm mildly going crazy
     
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  11. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    Cant tell what's going on in pic.
     
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  12. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    I have full blackouts but do not use high beam bucket as shown a few posts back. Just need to change projectors so they do both high and low.
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    Sorry about that. Here's a pic pointing to the spot on my other headlight and the original for reference

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    ^ you’ll be fine bud. You can try heating it up and molding it back into place and maybe melting the hole shut, but as long as you’re using a good sealant it’ll seal right up.
     
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  15. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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    He knows what he's talking about and knows a lot more than me so glad he chimed in. :hattip:
     
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  17. Aug 7, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Not gonna lie I was close to saying F it and sending them to him, but with that reassurance and the lens FINALLY separating, I'm content with taking a few weekends to work on it..but we'll see lol
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    Just did another set. 300 degrees, 10 minutes, popped open after one go for each. Permaseal came off easy this time.

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  19. Aug 20, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    What type of degreaser do you use?
     
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  20. Sep 1, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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    stuff and things...
    this permaseal is making me question my sanity...been working on it off and on for the past two days and I'm probably 1/3 of the way done...really hope the other headlight isn't as difficult to get this stuff out...
     
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