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3rd Gen LED and HID Lighting upgrades Discussion (POLL)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Parker315, Oct 17, 2018.

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Whats Your Preference

  1. LED

    119 vote(s)
    35.3%

  2. HID

    51 vote(s)
    15.1%

  3. Combination of both HID and LED (Ex: HID low beams & LED HB and Fog)

    108 vote(s)
    32.0%

  4. HID and Stock Halogen

    23 vote(s)
    6.8%

  5. OEM Halogen All The Way Round

    36 vote(s)
    10.7%
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  1. Oct 22, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    I'm not going to argue with you and I can agree with you on a few points. I've edited that recommendation since clearly, I was wrong on what I thought you've mentioned on other threads about HID's in reflectors. I am a new believer in HID's. However, as long as it is a quality HID kit. I've seen shit HID kits where LED bit the hell out of them.

    As of now, I can honestly say that the Morimoto and the XenonDepot HID's are great quality and have excellent performance. deAutoLED has a new HID that I'm testing now that I also really like. As for LED bulbs, it still stands that the Hikari Phillips is the best I've seen, with XenonDepot coming in right next to it.
     
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  2. Oct 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    As with all things quality is paramount. There are cheap LEDs, cheap HIDs and cheap light housings. If you are using a garbage quality product, you are going to get garbage quality output.
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    My LEDs in both the Low and High beams have more than enough throw.

    20180601_224055.jpg

    That sign on the right and the 4' high picket fence also on the right are about 700' away.

    Whoever says LEDs or HIDs don't have enough throw in these Tacoma housings just needs to spend a little time learning how to adjust them. I will say out of the box for me they needed that adjustment. But once I did that, they were incredible.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    Hey Brett, I just watched your video!!! Great job Son! You rock!!! Pretty damn impressive!!!!!!

    Edit - Vid removed since you posted it below! LOL, Thanks.

    Just a couple questions. How do I buy the front turn signal bulbs? And do they offer any type of resistor free bulbs for the rear housings that have as much light as these front turn signal bulbs?

    Thanks and again, great job Bro!!!
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    What's up everyone!! I wanted to share a quick look at deAutoLED's 7440 LED front Turn signals. I have been testing out some product for them over the past two weeks. This is the first of a couple different videos I'll be sharing with you all.
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    This video is comparing Stock Halogen, JDM Astar, and deAutoLED. These light really outmatched anything I've ever seen. deAutoLED has some quality products all backed by a lifetime warranty.


    Disclaimer: I am not paid by or endorsed by @deAutoLED.com This is a consumer review and test only.



    https://youtu.be/UtxbvQSd-JM    ​
     
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  6. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Where's the freakin' link to purchase them!!!!!!!?
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    Sorry, buddy! The link was in the description of the video on youtube. Ive updated the post with a purchase link.
     
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    Yea, I always miss those links on the Tube.
    So it's the 7440 Amber correct?
     
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    Yes sir, that is correct. For the front turn signals, you will want to get the 7440 Amber (see below).

    I believe they will have 7443 dual function soon. @deAutoLED.com can tell us. The rear brake and turn signals are seperate. So, if I'm not mistaken, the 7440 white would work there. They may have a red version released before too long for that application. So let's wait and hear from them.


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    Yea, not sure I need any more white light up front. I am just interested increasing our on road safety. Since our night commute begins here in the city, there is a lot of ambient light and confusion. The OEM lights get lost. Then the second leg of our commute is I-95 and no matter how much I use my turn signal people in front of me insist on getting over in front of me even though there is clearly no room.

    Lots of bad drivers over here in Maryland Brett, lots!
     
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    thanks for the very informative post and hopefuly it can continue in a civil manner rather than cluttered. Something I'd like to add is that I went from stock halogen to the Morimoto 2 Stoke (1st gen) LED and definitely noticed the lack of 'throw' I'm looking for replacements and will definitely look into the Hikari Phillips/XD/Motimoto 2 Stroke 2.0
     
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    Done! Thanks to your excellent review Brett.

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    Awesome!!! That's great Rob. I'm really glad that my video was able to help you pull the trigger on these. I hope that you will share your results here also. If you have any issues at all please contact @deAutoLED.com or email support@deautoled.com and they will get it resolved FAST! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    Yea, I wanted something I wouldn't have to deal with resistors on and these are bright AF so the choice was easy. Took advantage of the coupon code and saved $5.00. So basically, even though they are tad bit pricey I don't might paying extra for the simplicity.

    But yea, your reviews and the video are what sold me! Thanks Brett. :cheers:
     
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    Ordered me a set. I like the fact I don’t have to deal with resisters. Thanks for the awesome post!
     
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    Awesome!! You definitely will not be disappointed. Glad you liked the video. :thumbsup:
     
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    Yea, there's not enough Special FX in the video. :rofl:

    Just hoppin' on your nuts for fun Bro! hehehehehehe
    Love the video. Great job!! I can see you giving Tarantino a run for his money any day now!!!!

    Lights looks great too. :bowdown:
     
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    OMG you're killing me, man!!

     
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    :thumbsup:
     
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