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Aftermarket Taillight Advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MadRussian, Oct 17, 2023.

  1. Oct 17, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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    MadRussian

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    I broke my left/driver tail light. I don't see any OEM takeoffs for sale locally and I'm thinking of getting blacked out OEM-style set like this one (eBay Listing).

    Has anyone had good/back luck with budget aftermarket taillights? I've heard different things with non-OEM headlights, but they see harsher use.

    Any advice with with aftermarket taillights - Running some extra sealant around the lens? UV-resistant clear coat? Etc...
     
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  2. Oct 17, 2023 at 8:20 AM
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  3. Oct 17, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    Just some stuff...
    I’ve bought good used oem on eBay with no issues.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    None of the aftermarket taillights that I've seen are built as well as Toyota builds them. The plastic housings and the mounting brackets are thinner, the lens scratches easier and discolor much quicker. I am not a fan of the factory pink colored taillights on my 06 so I got aftermarket. On this set I've had to fix 1 broken bracket but other than that they've worked well so far.
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    DG. Those are nice tail lights. Where did you get them
     
  7. Oct 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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    - Dobinsons shocks and leaf pack - Level 8 MK6 wheels - 265/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs load C - SPC UCA - Moog LCA - TRD Pro headlights - Bullet Proof Fab skid plate w/ Line-X - 3M Matte Black roof vinyl - Astrostart remote - Debadged - Black shifter bezel - Front window tint 50% - Color matched grill surround - MESO LED red/white map lights - Osram Super Bright H4 bulbs - Headlight Services upgraded wiring harness - Auxito LED reverse lights - Zulu Nylon Gear MOLLE visor cover - Truxedo Lo Pro QT tonneau - Weathertech floor mats - Weathertech vent visors - Redline Tuning Elite hood struts - OEM bed mat - AJT Design custom shift knob - AJT Design custom climate knobs - Center console organizer - Salex glove box organizer - 1" driver seat spacers - AntennaX 14" antenna - AVS door sill protectors - Trimmed OEM mud flaps - Candyapple red tow hook - Painted pinch weld and radiator frame - Custom radio knobs from Hondo Garage - Xtunes black tail lights - Black LED third brake light - Ruff Tuff Kryptek Typhon seat covers - ACEkraut license plate relocation bracket - Cali Raised Side Shooter ditch lights w/ lo-pro mounts - Subaru tweeters + Rockford Fosgate speakers - Thinkware F800 Pro dash cam - Stickers n shit
    I've had these aftermarkets for years with no issues. Don't remember where I got them.

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  8. Oct 17, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    These are exactly what I'm looking for. If you can member where you got it and how much, that would be awesome.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    I just got a set of them off of eBay for $130 shipped.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2023 at 12:53 PM
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    Here’s a picture.

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    What did you think?
    My biggest concerns - Lens seal, wiring/connector quality, clip and threaded clip quality.
     
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  13. Oct 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    So far so good, I wanted ones that looked like stock but without chrome. It’s only been a couple weeks but no issues so far.
     

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