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Tundra aftermarket headlights and taillights

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Bruiser47, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. Feb 9, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    Bruiser47

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    I have a 2021 Tundra platinum and looking at changing the taillights for sure and possibly the headlights. I want them to be smoked but not a heavy black tint, something just subtle. Any suggestions? Thank you!
     
  2. Feb 9, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    Willard

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    I wouldn’t touch your headlights. You already have the best ones. The trd pro version of those headlights has black plastic inside instead of chrome accents, but any other non-oem options on the market are a downgrade and will potentially cause other electrical issues.
     
  3. Feb 9, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    Bruiser47

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    Thank you, I was leaning towards just changing the back. That confirmed, if anything would the TRD with the tent work on the platinum?
     
  4. Feb 9, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Just to be clear, they’re not tinted. The lens is still clear. The chrome bits inside your current headlights are simply black.

    It would be a plug and play swap. Takes about 15 minutes to change the headlights out.
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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    Bruiser47

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    Great, thank you for the information. I saw someone else on here do it and it looked really good. My truck is black and I’m in the middle of getting rid of all the chrome so I may end up doing that eventually.
     
  6. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:17 PM
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    a522467

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    I upgraded to TRD Pro headlights from SR5 halogens. Gives it more of a stealth look. Probably not much change in light output for a Platinum, but big improvement for my SR5.

    I also changed the fog lights to Diode Dynamics white SS3 Max. They are not cheap, but really light up the road.

    On my taillights and 3rd stop, I just used Luxe LightWrap (med smoke) and upgraded the bulbs to brighter LEDs.

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  7. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    Do you have any pictures of the tail lights? The headlights look great!
     
  8. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:23 PM
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    Also did you do the OEM on the headlights? Saw some cheaper ones but I don’t want junk.
     
  9. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    a522467

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    Toyota TRD Pro headlights from Sparks

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    Tint looks darker when truck is in the shade. The last photo is after-tint comparison with stock halogen bulbs vs new LED bulbs. More parts details are listed in my build post.
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    Thank you very much!
     
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    Seriously, stick with what you have or swap to the trd pro LEDs. They’re identical headlights with the same output, just the internal part is black instead of chrome. It should cost you about $600 for the pair.

    All the aftermarket ones are junk or have problems blowing fuses, or have other issues.
     
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  12. Feb 9, 2021 at 8:45 PM
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  13. Feb 9, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    What would you suggest on the taillights? Just a spray tint or something?
     
  14. Feb 13, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    Looks hood!
     

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