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Blacked out Tail lights? Yay or nay?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mxer256, Jan 23, 2014.

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Blacked out tail lights?

Poll closed Feb 22, 2014.
  1. Yes

    31 vote(s)
    36.9%
  2. No

    53 vote(s)
    63.1%
  1. Jan 26, 2014 at 9:19 PM
    #41
    JuansTaco

    JuansTaco JuanInAMillion

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    ESB long travel kit, Deaver f67s with DTF 12 inch shackles.
    those are the ones i have and they are already dark enough for my liking
     
  2. Jan 26, 2014 at 9:34 PM
    #42
    YotaOverAll

    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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    3" Toytec spacers, Bilstein 5100s in the back with add a leaf and overloads removed.
    I like those but not the tint. Doesn't go with the direction I'm going with the truck
     
  3. Jan 27, 2014 at 8:48 AM
    #43
    yoterdude

    yoterdude Well-Known Member

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    Aero Turbine 2525, Aero tip, AFE Dry Pro S filter, deckplate mod, TRS Morimoto Mini H1 projectors, TRS xBLed angel eyes, Vent visors, Blacked out tail lights, LED turn signals, 10w LED auxiliary reverse lights, 20in LED light bar, OTRATTW switches, LED interior lights, Blue needles, front Bilstein 5100s, Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, OMD leaf spring mod, Trail Gear low profile bumper, Black grill, JVC KW-HDR81BT head unit, Husky Liners, 5% tint all round, 50% tint on windshield with 9 inch strip, front Wet Okoles, stickers, and a rubber ducky on the antenna :D
    I voted tinted because I like the smoked look if it is done right, not completely black. I have a couple light layers of VHT and a couple of clear coat but it always fades to a light almost factory look. I have been pulled over for window tint but no one ever had a problem with the tail light tint.
     
  4. Jan 27, 2014 at 10:27 AM
    #44
    mmcmahan2206

    mmcmahan2206 Well-Known Member

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    00 Tacoma SR5 TRD 3.4L
    6" FabTech suspension 3" body lift, 35x12.50R15 BFG AT T/A KO tires, Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels, 4:88 front and rear gears, e-locker, "grey wire mod," Hella driving lights retroed to 55w 8000K HIDs, custom grill, Downey chrome air intake w/ AEM filter, AirAid throttle body spacer, Flowmaster exhaust, Alpine audio w/ 12" RF sub, racing bucket seats, black powdercoated toolbox, smoked out black taillights, black headlamps and corners, red LED interior lights, sway bar removed, rear shock relocation, u-bolt flip mod, 01 center console, Relentless Fab front plate bumper, LED fog lights.
    Here ya go! I didn't get the 3rd CLEAR brakelight, tho.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-00-TACOM...2000|Model:Tacoma&hash=item2ece1e1cee&vxp=mtr
    And I went with these for my reverse lights:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1156P-BA...Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e61f43d1&vxp=mtr
    They really help out as needed due to window tint, tinted lenses, and lifted pick-up!

    The LEDs allow more light output thru the tinted lenses than the stock lenses with normal bulbs do. I sometimes worry that people following too closely will get blinded by the brake lights on these! It's like following an ambulance with LED brake/turn signals! So if brightness/safety is an issue, then this would be the way to go!
     
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