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Who's still building 05-11 Retrofit Headlights? Need to a new set.

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

  1. Jan 5, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    NumNutz

    NumNutz [OP] One of the original 7928

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    I've been using headlight restoration kits for about 4 years on my headlights and now that just isn't keeping up. Looking for a new set of custom built retrofits from a reputable builder. Thanks!

     
  2. Jan 5, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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    mine are from bxbuilt.com - had them for a little over a year now and they're solid, but their wait time is a doozy right now.
    another is nomadretrofits.com but it says on his IG that he's not taking orders right now, not sure if that's the case or not.

    Truck looks awesome. I've regretted going DCLB because ACLB would have been the perfect setup. Pic of mine below- apollo 3.0 shrouds with halos behind the shroud. Nothing too crazy.


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  3. Jan 5, 2022 at 12:32 PM
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    hyper15125

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    Nice LS! :D Also a Lexus owner and fan!

    OP a good Body shop could sand them down and do some adhesion promoter and 2K clear and they will look good as new. There are some YT videos of people doing that with great results.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    You could also buy some TYC lights, bake them and pull the lenses, then bake your retros and install the new lenses.

    I did this on my retrofit when I couldn't get the lenses on the OEM headlights I used restored properly.
     
  5. Jan 5, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    Any retrofitters using OEM housings?
     
  6. Jan 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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    I appreciate the advice. I'll take a look at both of those guys. Thanks a lot.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2022 at 8:15 AM
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    BXBuilt does for sure.

    Np. They're probably the most dramatic improvement I've made to the truck over stock. I thought about doing it in my old 4runner too, and looking back I can't believe I never did it. The difference it makes driving at night is insane.
     

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