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Best Headlight Upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wazzajohno, Jul 24, 2019.

  1. Jul 24, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    wazzajohno

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    I recently added LED headlights on my 2003 double cab in the stock lenses. If I adjust the lights down the regular beams are an improvement but after driving modern cars even this upgrade has a lot to be desired. The high beams are not focused and seem to illuminate more like really bright fog lights closer and lower than the regular beams. Does anyone have any links to some parts that really work well in high and low beams?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    Phillips X-Treme Vision H4's are what Im running.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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  4. Jul 24, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    127.0.0.1

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    to be photometrically and federally compliant, only OEM assemblies with recommended bulbs

    off reservation, who knows it's 99% garbage

    yes LED in a halogen socket is never going to produce the correct light and cutoffs.
     
  5. Jul 29, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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    wazzajohno

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    I pulled out the LED bulbs and went back to the Osram. While they are not as bright as the LED they are much more focused and don't annoy other drivers so long as they are focused properly. I may add some additional lights for the dark forest roads. Thanks all!
     
  6. Jul 29, 2019 at 9:01 PM
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