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Alpha Rex Tail Lights

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by clauderdale001, Sep 6, 2021.

  1. Sep 6, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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    I know everyone loves the Alpha Rex Nova headlights, but does anyone actually actually use the tail lights. I have a busted tail light casing, and would like to upgrade. The recons are out of my price range, and some of the others seem a bit sketchy. Are these going to be legit at that price point? Any photos that can be provided would definitely be appreciated.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    Thanks for posting this. Looking for options there myself as the big RED tails on a black truck look a little odd. Right now I'm leaning toward the Winjet Renegade sequential lights that have been posted here before.
     
  3. Sep 6, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    The more I read about the winjets, the more afraid I am to purchase them. Lol. But every once in a while I do see, “I’ve had mine for years and they’re still working fine”. It’s all in the hands of their QC dept.
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    Alright, I just looked at the sequential ones by winjet and I’m down with that for sure. We can make it work regardless of qc lol.
     
  5. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    I would look at the Winjet Renegade Sequential.

    They come in 3 colors. Clear, Smoke & Red lens.

    The price was very competitive and good reviews.

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  6. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    Yes, I am torn between the winjet and the hrs ones
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    Well I was in the same boat but these Winjets are priced right and the quality is there. I’ll attach a few more pics for you. I did have to purchase a reverse light bulb. I didn’t want to use the stock halogen.
    I also went through Amazon since I’m a Prime member. So if I didn’t like I could send them back. Like you I researched all over and Winjet Renegade sequential is what I wanted a led light bar not the single dot like led’s. I wanted to match the Toyota led headlights I installed. For $250 it was a no brainer.
    Just make sure if your buying the Winjets make sure they are Winjets. Many knockoffs online. CarID sells Winjets as well.

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  8. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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    There are specific threads that state how bad these are. That’s the only thing that worries me.
     
  9. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:12 PM
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    Yep but those were dated back to 2018. I have a posting on here about the Winjets . There is a YouTube video about the Winjets of recent. The bad reviews were a few years old.

    It’s up to you. But after market anything shouldn’t cost more than OEM. That’s my 2 cents. Lol
    My 2018 OEM LED headlights were worth the cost but for me the Hirevs are $370! That’s just crazy. Plus they are in the middle of moving south so no shipping until after 9/23
     
  10. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    On their site, they state they will start shipping 9/3 but they just posted this today.

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  11. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    As soon as possible? Could be weeks? Can you call and get a better answer?

    Looks like your going with Hirevs.:thumbsup:

    Congrats on your decision.
     
  12. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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    Man, I am very indecisive. Lol. I haven’t tried to call and because of my impatience I will probably just go with the Winjets. Haha. I am also a prime member so Amazon will make it easy. As long as I get the right link and don’t purchase knock offs
     
  13. Sep 6, 2021 at 5:52 PM
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    Lol
    I will browse Amazon again to see if I can find the one I purchased from was the Albert Store through Amazon. On the Winjet website they have a list of vendors on Amazon that they don’t want you to buy from. If that helps? Pic I attached shows the Albert Store label and the Amazon distributor label. I traced back the Albert Store to Winjet.
    Lol I did my research too because $250 is still a good amount of dough to spend.

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  14. Sep 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    Ok looks like Wolfstorm is a good Winjet vendor.

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    I have a set of Alpha Rex tail lights that I ordered a few months ago I am just waiting for them to come in should be later this month I hope.
     
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    The estimated delivery through Amazon is sep 14. Do you think that would be faster than carid? (Carid is $10 cheaper after shipping)
     
  19. Sep 6, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    I did speak with CarID before I went with Amazon and I think they will get it to you a lot faster than Amazon. They are also out of New Jersey. So they are on the east coast. I’d call them tomorrow
     
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    That first link you posted from wolfstorm said they could get them to me Wednesday so definitely something sketchy there. Lol.
     
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    I also noticed during my search for an actual vendor that sells Winjet that a lot of the negative comments were based on Winjet look alike or Non Winjet manufacturers that used Winjets design and got blamed or bad reviews from the knock offs.
     
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    Hope I helped a fellow Tundra enthusiast.
    I had a great experience with CarID sales guy. At least you know you will be getting a better price and a Winjet product.
    Don’t forget to post the new tail lights!
     
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    Does CarID have the sequential? I only see the standard.
     
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    Well I did it. Do I need to purchase a led reverse light?
     
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    Did it? CarID was still open? Sweet!
    Ya the reverse bulb doesn’t come with it. You use the existing socket and bulb. I went with these. Some people chose other models but these snapped right in with no wiggle.

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    Carid does offer discounts and coupons from time to time.
     
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    If it’s any help these are the alpharex red ones
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    I spoke to HIREV this weekend and they said that could be 2-3 weeks until items are shipped.
     
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    The only thing is if you look at the back of the Alpharex at $275 and the back of the Winjets at $258 the Winjets look better on the seal of the housings.

    Just a thought

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