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OEM fog lights or aftermarket?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by oldschoolflyer, Jan 16, 2019.

  1. Jan 16, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    oldschoolflyer

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    My new 2019 Tacoma did not come with Fog Lights, I am wondering what is the best way to go, OEM Fog Lights from the Dealer or after market? Would appreciate feedback.
     
  2. Jan 16, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    Pushincaskets

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  3. Jan 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    There are 2 versions of OEM, TRD and non-TRD. If you go OEM get the TRD version, they use H11 bulbs which are far brighter than the non-TRD fogs. The TRD fogs also have the widest pattern coverage out of any fog, projecting almost 90 degrees to the side of the truck. You can find use take offs for sale in the 2nd and 3rd Gen marketplace section. The 12-15 2nd Gen fogs are the wide-angle and will fit 3rd Gen. In 3rd gen you have the standard and the TRD fogs, look for ones off a TRD truck.

    If you wanted aftermarket, you can see the LED replacement housings here:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-led-sae-j583-fog-pod-fog-light-review.554813/
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Have you verified if the truck is pre-wired?
     
  5. Jan 20, 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    I'm very happy with the output of my Morimoto LED fog lights.
     
  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    If the truck is already pre-wired... Can a person buy a used set off of here and simply just plug them in and be good to go?
     
  8. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    se7enine

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    My wife's old Subaru was wired for fogs. It was missing the relay and switch though. I would think as long as you have those things then it should be PnP. Also need a way to mount them.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    I know I am not the only fella here to have a tacoma with out fogs lol.. Can anyone confirm the prewiring just needs a switch and maybe a relay?
     
  10. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    This he is amazing when it comes to this stuff, brighter doesn't mean better when it's scattered light and blinding to oncoming driver's.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    Better off just doing the Ultimate Fog Light Upgrade with H11's. It's even better than the Morimoto trust me.
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    Im just trying to figure out what all I need, if in fact my truck is prewired for fogs...
     
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