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Best after market headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by shilver14prerunner, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. Jan 11, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    shilver14prerunner

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    What is the best aftermarket headlights out there? Spyders? Halos?etc.... looking to upgrade trucks look but don’t want performance to suffer.
     
  2. Jan 11, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    replica9000

    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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  3. Jan 11, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    Island Cruiser

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  4. Jan 12, 2021 at 2:38 AM
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    ardrummer292

    ardrummer292 500k or bust

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    @shilver14prerunner, there are no "good" aftermarket headlights. They all experience sealant failure and fill with water, or haze over due to UV exposure, or (best case) just don't perform that well to begin with. If you want a legit upgrade, it has to be based off of OEM headlight housings.

    The Ultimate Headlight Upgrade as linked by @replica9000 is the best way to go without breaking the bank. If you have a couple grand burning a hole in your pocket, then a professionally-executed HID retrofit (as @Island Cruiser suggested) is the top-performing solution. There really aren't any other options.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2021 at 4:54 AM
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    Aftermarket headlights are only good for a retrofit.
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2021 at 4:59 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    All the stuff you read about the positives of the aftermarket (especially LED) are written by marketing folks and / or poseurs who wouldn't know a footcandle if it kicked them.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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    What he and everyone else has said. Do the ultimate headlight upgrade. One of the best mods I have done. I don't see well at night and this is a game changer for me along with the Diode Dynamics SS3 fog lights.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    shilver14prerunner

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    Awesome info. Thanks everyone for the help and recommendations.
     

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