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Headlight replacement question.

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Yoda2009, Aug 1, 2016.

  1. Aug 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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    Yoda2009

    Yoda2009 [OP] Yoda2009

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    I have a 2009 tacoma double cab 4wd. I just noticed today my passenger side headlight has a huge crack down the middle of the lens! My driver side is spider cracked and fogged over. So obviously I will have to replace them. From what I've read and been hearing I assumed it was the heat build up I've heard talk off. Does not look like rocks or debris.

    My question is can anyone recommend a good replacement headlight set that puts out quality light? Was not impressed to much by stock. Or do you just recommend going with OEM again?

    Thank you Matt

    Any help greatly appreciated. Or similar stories.
     
  2. Aug 1, 2016 at 4:27 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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  3. Aug 1, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    snowbrdd

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    No aftermarket housing will give you as good of a light output as OEM. Only a retrofit will get you better light output.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2016 at 10:45 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Any aftermarket light that is not a full expensive projector retrofit, OEM or a CAPA certified replacement will likely be a downgrade.

    Most cost effective solution would be to get CAPA certified replacements and do what Clearwater Bill recomended, which results in a drastic improvement over stock:

     

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