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Need help suggestions 2020 aftermarket tail lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Toy1985gc, Feb 26, 2020.

  1. Feb 26, 2020 at 9:41 PM
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    Toy1985gc

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    Hi everyone- forgive me if this is a duplicate been a while since I’ve been on site. I can’t stand OEM tail lights on my 2020. I’m not a fan of smoke look- at least on my cement color . Has anyone tried these lights (below) review/ pros and cons? No reviews on Amazon.

    Any other Full LED tail lights with red lens you recommend?

    Thanks! Gabe

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  2. Feb 26, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    I also found these- like first option better.

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  3. Feb 26, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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    If you have either of these- any pics? If you like etc.. thanks
     
  4. Feb 26, 2020 at 11:49 PM
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    What does your current taillights look like? Willing to sell?
     
  5. Feb 27, 2020 at 12:32 AM
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    Lawfarin

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    He’s not looking for your input. He’s looking for some Impute
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:17 AM
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    All grammar policing aside, I used to have those before the Meso mod. They’re bright and look nice, my only complaint was the middle piece that holds the brake light LED’s sits in about 1/2”. So you basically have two squares per light that are inset from the rest of the housing. Other than that, I loved them
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:30 AM
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    I'd stick with OEM, maybe use the classifieds to trade for a different year?
    The ones listed have the 90s calling for their tail lights back, the second set is smoked too.
     
  10. Feb 27, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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    I agree, get a set from previous year, or pro if you want. Then get the total tails :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2020 at 5:33 AM
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    At risk of reducing the available supply pool, I'd suggest the 2018-2019 OEM taillights.
    When my 2020 arrives, that's what I plan on swapping to. I strongly dislike the clear/chrome 2020 tails also.

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    Too many to list. I’m lazy
    Same. I don’t like the clear/chrome on my 2020. But if someone who does like them wanted them... ;)
     
  13. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    Sorry everyone yes my grammar is horrible and writing post on my cell doesn’t help.

    I was thinking same thing when I bought the truck- swapping for 2018-19 tail lights. In my opinion those look the best . I already have LED bulbs . The chrome look on my 2020 is just horrible. I have seen a lot on offer up. Might just go that route.

    i figured aftermarket would have more options especially since 3 generation been out for a while.
     
  14. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:16 AM
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    I've seen those smoked ones on a taco near me and IMO they don't suit the truck, kinda cheap looking.

    I'm running TRD pro ebay knockoffs w/ Meso's stage 1 on my 2020 and pretty happy with it, great light output and love the switchbacks in the reverse/turn signals.
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    what is the meso mod everyone talking about - can I see pics please ? Thanks !
     
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  16. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    The total tail lights. Believe there is a video on the site.
     
  17. Feb 27, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    The 2020 TRD OR/Sport tails are the same as the Limited tails.
    I like mine. But I'm not a chrome delete guy, I like the shiny bits!
     
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    I'd say just get the previous year tail lights.
     
  19. Feb 27, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    That was my thought from beginning. Now deciding between the pro or regular red lens . I like red lens best - but again Black lens looks good too.
     
  20. Feb 27, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    I just bought the Depo TRD Pro style ones to get rid of the chrome 2020 TRDOR ones. Hopefully one day they'll make a 2020 TRD Pro style version, but for now, the older style Pro ones are significantly better looking than the chrome. Also, the Depo ones are perfectly fine quality.
     
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