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Best aftermarket projector headlights??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lifesupport4u, Jan 31, 2020.

  1. Feb 6, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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  2. Feb 6, 2020 at 9:22 PM
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    What are the two inner reflector lens for? I assume one is the turn signal?
    I've been debating getting these. Thanks for the pics.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2020 at 10:05 PM
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    High beam and signal. Note that larger reflectors are far higher performing than smaller ones. So for best performance you want the largest reflector possible... like stock.
     
  4. Feb 7, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    The drl is the white led ring and the high and low beam are separate on these. The one below is the blinker.
     
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    Only about a month and a half
     
  7. Feb 8, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    After all the reviews my plan is to put new lenses from some TYC headlights onto my factory housings by baking and disassembly and then some butyl to seal. I will probably follow the butyl up with some silicone for added measure. I found another post of someone who did this successfully. It’s a lot cheaper than OEM housings but still get OEM reflectors.

    I am really hoping for a budget option with 145k miles on my truck I know it still has a lot of life but really itching for a Tundra and don’t want to put too much $ into the Taco at this stage.
     
  8. Feb 8, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    TRS are the best in the business. Cook em and do it yourself.
     
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    I really like your setup! What lights are you using for your high/low beams??? The website says that HID and LED aren't "supported".........??????? Thanks
     
  10. Feb 9, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    I am just using what they came with at the moment, but I plan on upgrading sometime in the future but I believe it voids the warranty if you run HID or LED
     
  11. Feb 9, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    I heard the bulbs those come with are garbage and to replace them immediately and then you are good to go. I just ordered a set myself cause they were on sale and my lights are shot.
     
  12. Jun 12, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    What bulbs would you replace these headlights with?? I was looking to get some myself and don't know much.
     
  13. Jun 13, 2020 at 12:18 AM
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    The Tacoma Beast lights are well known to be total garbage. Output is awful and quality is poor with lights tending to fill with water. Most have to put high output HIDs in them to try and match the output of a basic standard halogen, which also causes significant glare to oncoming drivers and is illegal for street use. Definitely not a recommended product.
     
  14. Jun 13, 2020 at 5:04 AM
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    Well Ive had them for about 4 months now and so far I havent replaced them yet, Ive been looking at my options and I was gonna do a HID conversion but Im trying to find a lower output LED setup so as to not blind other drivers. They are odd though because the light in them is an H1 bulb that has been modified to mount how they made the headlight, like it screws in with screws. Its odd but once I find something that works Ill update on what I did.

    So I read that too and decided to take a chance on them, when they showed up they were just spyder headlights (I know we are all shocked). However the output really hasnt been bad at all, Im pretty satisfied with them. Mine havent filled with water at all or fogged up so far. I did however put a small bead of clear silicon around the casing seals, but not the light seals. I havent had any issues yet and the quality when they showed up wasnt to bad. Now since getting those Ive also learned what tacoma beast is about wont order from them again, though thats a topic for another thread. I do agree output could be better and I do worry about upgrading them and blinding other drivers so until I find a solution to that Ive left them as they came and after 4 months maybe more I have no complaints yet.

    Quick edit: Also Im in Florida currently and its been raining A LOT lately and again, no water in them yet!
     
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  15. Jun 13, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Curious to read that thread. I ordered lights from them on 5/21. They ultimately sent me the wrong ones and am trying to return them but haven't heard back since 6/8. Sent a message on 6/12 but no one's responding.
     
  16. Jun 13, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    If you do a little searching on here and even Google you'll find all that's wrong with them. From bad customer service to just having a bad public image they are not pleasant. I'll keep it tame here though.
     

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