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Headlight bulb Suggestions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by themanbearpig012, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    themanbearpig012

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    Wanting to upgrade to an LED headlight bulb. Looking for some suggestions!
     
  2. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Welcome and it is not recommended to put LED Bulbs in our Halogen Headlights. I should just sticky this members name but he will school you on this stand by. @crashnburn80
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    Lol okay. Would like to hear yours or his suggestions on bulb upgrades just looking for something a little brighter
     
  4. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    I had LED headlights for a while. Good low beam performance but high beams were garbage. In addition to that, the bulbs failed often.
     
  6. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    I have used Sylvania ZXE Bulbs in my Headlights and Fog Lights since new, tried LED's as a tester for a bit and thought they sucked. Light was scattered, high beams sucked.
     
  7. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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  8. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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  10. Feb 7, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    me too:popcorn:
     
  12. Feb 7, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    The ZXE's??? No but I can go take one
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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  14. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    I use Silverstar Ultra's in mine. They're more of a whitesh look compared to stock. Many on here say they only last a year, but I've surpassed that mark by about two months. I guess time will tell. Here's a few pics.

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  15. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Off and on, and I've tried PIAA Bulbs as well. These to me appear to be the brightest

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  16. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Your ditch lights are not angled right. Gosh... :D
     
  17. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    Yes they are angled at the ditched like they are supposed to be, not straight ahead as most do.
     
  18. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    I know, I'm just busting your balls. I never understood why people aimed them straight if they were wanting more light to the sides.
     
  19. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    High beams suck on this truck period.
     
  20. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    I also noticed the Sylvania zxe have a 1 year warranty from advanceauto parts, that's a good thing
     
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