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Aftermarket Headlight/Taillight Mega Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by iGrom32, Apr 21, 2014.

  1. Apr 21, 2014 at 11:26 AM
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    In the midst of looking for a pair of good aftermarket headlights to put on that are not retrofit I thought it would be a good idea for everyone to show off what they have on theirs...

    So post away! Pictures along with the maker and link to where you bought it would be helpful!

    Anything can be included such as:
    - Headlights
    - Taillights
    - 3rd taillight
     
  2. Apr 21, 2014 at 11:50 AM
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    Looking for same info
     
  3. Apr 21, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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    "Most" (read not all) aftermarket Headlights will be shit compared to the stock lights that come on your truck (especially fleabay specials). If you don't want to Retro or pull your lens for a BHLM then there really aren't many "good" options out there and you will be wasting your money.

    Tail lights on the other hand aren't as bad and there are many options. All depends on what you want. Start with Amazon as they ship fast and their return policy is good.



    Had these when I had my 2011 and they were okay but not as good as stock

    Anzo's

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  4. Apr 21, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    I've decided to stay with stock with LED lamps on my 13 and it is literally night and day difference between the 2


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  5. Apr 22, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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    Thanks for starting the thread out guys! Anyone else?
     
  6. Apr 22, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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    did you just change the bulbs in those pictures above? I have a 14 coming and drive a LOT at night so I will likely look at upgrading/replacing lighting nearly immediately...
     
  7. Apr 22, 2014 at 10:20 AM
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    Yes.

    This is what you're looking for
     
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    Have you done any comparison with these versus a good HID kit? I Was looking for a good projector replacement but I just don't see any for 2012+ vehicles...
     
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    You have to make you're own retrofit projectors. I have not done a comparison between the two but these are plenty bright enough and through a bright white (not blue) tint that is amazing.
     
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    I think i'm sold, but am having a hard time figuring out what bulb... are they H4s? No one seems to list the 2014 bulb replacements, I'm assuming they are the same as 2012-2013?

    I really like the idea of projectors, but with no pre made options it's aggrevating and I'm not willing to do the conversion myself. I'd just assume by a preassembled option

    -Zach
     
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    Those look nice! Are those LED bulbs just plug & play?
     
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    Rear: did you notice that these bulbs seem to spin in their housings? I've installed them but they aren't really secure and they spin about 45-50 degrees, there is a little locking area that doesn't really lock them in place, I am wondering if they will vibrate loose and spin...
     
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    Mine haven't moved since I put them in. Still working great so far.
     
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    Just a few LEDs...
    I have a 2012 with stock housings, LED bulbs and Amber LED strips mounted behind the raised lip on the top of the housings.

    I also have matching LED fog light bulbs.

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    ^^ That looks pretty good! ^^
     
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    How about this ? :D

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    I'm actually getting my retros soon, and I have HID's now, so I'll be able to post a comparison between the two of those vs stock
     

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