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Faux Pro Headlights with Led Strip

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friedtacolover, May 10, 2018.

  1. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    NuTacoma18

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    Very nice, thanks. You just can’t beat the price. Are you going to switch out the rubber caps as others have done from your OEMs? They look exactly like the pros.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    I'll see when it comes to install. However, I'll probably just swap out the connectors for the OEM ones, they look the same.
     
  3. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    Gotcha, some said the originals are rubber while the depo ones are plastic.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    I haven't installed the headlights yet because I will be installing these inside
    I'm hoping DEPOT uses butyl rubber for their seal (a potential side benefit vs. dealing with OEM permaseal)
    Most expensive small pieces of plastic I've ever bought!


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  5. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    I bet. I’ve read on here that others that have taken them apart and encountered OEM permaseal
     
  6. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    Bah, that sucks - and here I was thinking this was going to be easy!

    Anyone else chime in on what DEPOT seal is? I have to mentally prepare :)
     
  7. Feb 1, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    Let us know how big of a bitch it is to crack open. I slapped on a smoked overlay on my depos
     
  9. Feb 1, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    I've had the Depo's around 6 months & still holding up great. No leaks or issues. I haven't cracked them open or anything but I do remember swapping over a rubber seal from the factory lights for the amber corner lights I think it was.

    For those interested in eliminating the amber glow from the turn signal chrome reflector I got these chrome 7440 bulbs on eBay that take care of that. Blink amber when signals are working but are stealth chrome when not

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162651409810

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    *EDIT* info on chrome turn signal bulbs
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    I appreciate you sharing your experience. That’s great to hear.
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    will do. might be awhile, but I'll write something up when I get to it.
     
  12. Feb 2, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    I did the same thing. chrome coated 7440 bulbs. dirt cheap. signal brightness is just fine.
    I found most LEDS still have some color to them when off, so doesn't entirely get rid of the "egg yolk"

    S
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    Is there a discount code or something? Do they sell head/tails as a set?
     
  14. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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  15. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    I used discount code "KIESMS"
    Don't know if it's still active, but was good for 10% when I ordered
     
  16. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    Yep super cheap mod & adds a clean look! I've had these in for a long time in my Subie with no issues.

    Also might go with these halogens. Supposed to be the best H11 halogens money can buy

    https://store.candlepower.com/voh111sbrli.html

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  17. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    I did GE +130's based on other forum reviews, and I am happy with them
    but those volsa's you quote are quite a bit cheaper than what I paid for the GE's
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    I used mtntaco also but that was about 6 months ago. Try it out & see if it will still work
     
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    I know right $24 for both is insane! Puts the part store prices to shame!!!

    I have the GE's now also but I wanted to try out these & give em a try. Lots of deer running in my area
     
  20. Feb 2, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    I just checked, both codes still working. Been debating between this and doing the BHLM.
     

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