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Recommendations for headlight assembly?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mastiff37, Jan 15, 2023.

  1. Jan 16, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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    That's what I just paid, $501.77 shipped. Still cheapest deal out there I've seen for New OEM. No sales tax was the biggest surprise.
     
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  2. Jan 16, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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    A big caution on CAPA Certified parts in general. This certification process was created by the insurance companies because they didn't like paying for OEM parts on crash repairs when aftermarket parts were so much less expensive. (Even though they were almost always of inferior quality.) So, they created their own category of parts that they claim are "just as good as OEM." If "good enough for my insurance company" is good enough for you, then go for them. If you know anything about aftermarket parts, stay away from them. If quality doesn't really matter, they're a logical choice though.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2023 at 12:03 PM
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    Shipping was $92.17 and for a $5.00 discount use promo code CB5. My local dealership quoted a price of $776 for these headlights... $388 a piece! :eek:
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    I think it may be easier for you with a 2011. With the 2012-2015, I highly recommend removing the bumper cover and the metal cross brace that runs under the headlights. I've done it both ways, it's substantially easier with these parts removed. Without removing those parts, the headlight barely fits out. It needs to be angled and wiggled just perfectly. I ended up scratching my lenses the first time I did it. You can also scratch your fenders if you aren't careful.
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2023 at 12:52 PM
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    Except with Toyota you know what you're getting, with Amazon.com you have no idea what will arrive.

    You get what you pay for in life.

    ETA: don't forget to aim the lights when you've got everything put back together
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2023 at 11:57 AM
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  7. Jan 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM
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  8. Jan 23, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    Nice!! So you found the smoked OEMs after all, hey? Might have to get these also.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2023 at 12:42 PM
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    Ok I just found this and am pulling the trigger. Use the FREESHIP code and save on shipping too. The freeship code is working as of today when i checked it.
    HEADLIGHTS $207.30 WITH FREE SHIPPING at https://parts.serratoyota.com/ total cost $414.60 for both headlights
     

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  10. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:19 PM
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    Can anyone help out with these part #'s. The site shows these for my VIN. What's the difference?

    upload_2023-1-25_15-19-41.jpg
     
  11. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:36 PM
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    I don't understand any of those... the fact that it shows that it fits 2005-2012 can't be correct. The ones I ordered for my 2011 show they fit 2005 - 2011. 2012 was when they got the facelift.
     
  12. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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    OK, that website just sucks. The part numbers are correct, but the cheaper ones are the headlight assembly only, doesn't come with any of the stuff with the little dotted lines below, only the housing.


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    Found this image to help explain. Cheaper comes with green highlighted only. Not the other bits.

    upload_2023-1-25_14-42-10.jpg
     
  13. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    So I can safely order the $207 ones for my 2011? I'd like to pull the trigger before the free shipping disappears. Thanks for the help.
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:52 PM
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    YES
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    Sure hope so, those part numbers just got delivered to my place yesterday. haven't opened the boxes yet hahaha
     
  16. Jan 25, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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    Pulled the trigger. Hope it works out. Thanks for the lead on free shipping.
     
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    Are they supposed to be the smoked ones from 2009-11 TRD sport?
     
  18. Jan 25, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    headlight 1.jpg
    headlight 2.jpg
    Headlight (Right) 8111004173
    Headlight (left) 8115004173
    Are the smoked versions of the headlight

    Headlight (Right) 8111004163
    Headlight (left) 8115004163
    Are clear headlights

    I called the dealer to make sure they had the smoked ones in stock and that the smoked lights would fit my 2007 since it shows they are only for 2009-2011. He indicated they should fit no problem.
    So I did order the smoked version for about $25 more per light. If that is incorrect I will post otherwise when I get to installing them.

    When I purchased my truck the headlights had been smoked with some kind of aftermarket paint and LED bulbs put in them. Eventually the smoke coating on the lights started deteriorating and proved to be almost impossible to remove from the lenses.

    I decided to start looking at replacement lights and found virtually nobody was happy with any of the aftermarket lights. I was shocked at the price of the OEM lights at the first couple of dealers I priced and decided to dig deeper. I even looked at ebay but all the used OEM ones I found on there were in really bad shape.
    Considering what some dealers want for those lights and the $233 price tag per side I found, I felt pretty good spending the extra $250 over the price of the after market lights to get OEM lights and not have to worry about them again for another 10-15 years.

    In addition I did order some 3M clear car vinyl wrap I am going to apply to cover and protect my new lights though so I don't expect to have hazing and yellowing for many years.
    this is what my current lights look like:
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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    Note that vinyl wrap does reduce output somewhat. But also important is that the wrap will also eventually yellow and haze. You might consider it sacrificial to save the headlights but often the films are not removed without effectively damaging the headlights. So you put a film on them which reduces performance to protect them, but in the end may not actually achieve that goal when the film starts to fail and needs to be removed. OEM headlights will have much better UV protection than aftermarket. If really concerned about UV breakdown, personally I’d look at the maintenance style coatings that you apply ~annually like a wax. Does not harm the lights, eventually wears off and does not noticeably reduce output intensity like a film and will extend lamp life in high UV environments.
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2023 at 5:42 PM
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    Interesting point. I have read that the tinted wrap reduced light output but not that the clear did. Are you referring to the clear wrap when you say it reduces output? On another note the 3M brand is rated for a 5-7 year life span before which time I would plan to remove and replace it. I know if the film is removed in a timely manner then it is not difficult to get off with a heat gun or hair dryer. But if you wait too long then it can become difficult.
     
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