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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lilmule, Feb 22, 2022.

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  1. Feb 22, 2022 at 10:36 PM
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    Lilmule

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    Our stock hologen headlights work just fine however liking led or HID . HID stands for High Density discharge , while Led stands for Light Emitting Diode! any ideas ?
     
    Lilmule, Feb 22, 2022
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  2. Feb 22, 2022 at 10:42 PM
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    howmuch4onerib

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    howmuch4onerib i sure am hungry

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  3. Feb 22, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    lol just looking for any thoughts on headlight bulb replacement lol but don’t know if everyone knew what HID and LED stood for. Hope that helped. And hoping to read people’s thoughts on it
     
    Lilmule, Feb 22, 2022
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  5. Feb 22, 2022 at 11:07 PM
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  8. Feb 23, 2022 at 4:54 AM
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  9. Feb 23, 2022 at 5:49 AM
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    Lots-o-stuff
    1. Save pennies.
    2. Buy OEM LED headlights.
    3. Buy conversion harnesses.
    4. Enjoy.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    Gamma11 ((‘)) yea, i like the taste

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  11. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:06 AM
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    As others have said, you have a lot of options - that thread that was posted 4000 times above is a good place to start. Just make sure you go for quality - it seems like with headlights/bulbs especially, you get what you pay for.
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    I don't know about saving pennies??? lol

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  14. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:25 AM
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    have them on both my trucks

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    Luckily the tundra ones cost half as much as the Tacoma ones. $600 for the pair, crazy
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:41 AM
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    Can't argue with these gents. OEM LED lamps are it. When buying a new vehicle, they are dirt cheap at under 500$. When retrofitting they cost an arm and a leg. Could always wait for one of the part sales on toyotas website.

    From what I've read the light output on them is also better than the aftermarket sets.

    What's that saying? "Buy once, cry once"
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:56 AM
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    Original Equipment Manufacturer Light Emitting Diode headlights are best.
    You won’t need a Vehicle Identification Number to buy them.
     
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  17. Feb 23, 2022 at 6:58 AM
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    Oh My Gosh(God) Laugh Out Loud
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    My purchase (Left $664.92 + Right $661 + Harness $85 = $1410.92 including shipping) is a drop in the bucket compared to my wife's new remodeled kitchen!

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    Got that off the Snap-On dealers truck. :rofl:

    And you sir, are one who had the standard halogens. First hand experience speaks volumes.
     
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