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Projector Conversion

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jboudreaux1965, Jun 5, 2022.

  1. Jun 5, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    jboudreaux1965

    jboudreaux1965 [OP] Ragin Cajun Fan

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    Thinking about doing my own projector headlights upgrade to my OEM housings. I keep seeing mixed opinions on light output? My goal is increased light output and a good focused beam. Which kit has the best light output and beam?
     
  2. Jun 5, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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    Definitely want to go with the D2S kit from The Retrofit Source. I’ve had great results with mine!
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    Everything you need is in here. All of the do's and don'ts. Along with info, real world test and comparisons. Crashnburn80 is the guy who host that thread.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...11-projector-headlights.589465/#post-19689308

    Other usefuls thread by him.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-leds-should-not-be-run-in-halogen-reflectors.454371/
     
  4. Jun 5, 2022 at 9:35 AM
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    FYI the third gen low beam projector was poor imho and NHTSA testing “marginal” compared to traditional low beam lamps such as you have now. I had to upgrade to a high performance halogen bulb (in some of the links above) to make it acceptable.
    Don’t know about the aftermarket projectors.
     
  5. Jun 19, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    Thank you guys!
     
  6. Jun 19, 2022 at 8:09 PM
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    This is what I have. Amazing even light that lights up perfectly below the cutoff. Above the cutoff is still dark as hell LOL! So both good and bad. Would I do it again? Probably.
     
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  7. Jun 20, 2022 at 1:58 AM
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    Ha yesss, until you hit the high beam!
     

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