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Best recommendation for HID headlights

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by redrover47, May 29, 2017.

  1. May 29, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    redrover47

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    I have a 2014 Tacoma. I would like to investigate installing stronger (brighter) headlights. Any recommendations ?
     
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    To run HID and most LEDs you need a projector lens retrofit, in addition to the light source change. These can be pricy to buy a completed unit though there are DIY kits available that involve baking your headlights in an oven and taking them apart.

    To see why you shouldn't run HIDs/LEDs in the stock reflector housing check out this thread:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-leds-should-not-be-run-in-halogen-reflectors.454371/

    The Ultimate Headlight Upgrade thread FawkQ linked is the most cost effective upgrade with the greatest output while maintaining the correct lighting optics.
     

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