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2nd Gen Headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by DTaylor, May 18, 2019.

  1. May 18, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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    DTaylor

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    Bought my 2nd Gen with some aftermarket headlights that are all messed up... the plastic looks to have melted and is full of small cracks. Any suggestions for some nice replacements... I see quite a few options out there.

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  2. May 19, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    EBenke

    EBenke I’m Ready To Go!

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    Search this site lots of info available.
     
  3. May 19, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    @DTaylor, unless you are looking to retrofit them, the new Spyders for the 2nd gens are very nice. There are members here running them.

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  4. May 29, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Spyder®
    Chrome Halo Projector Headlights with LED DRL
    more details on - https://www.carid.com/2013-toyota-tundra-headlights/,got these put on last week .Install took approximately two hours. It was the unknown that took so long,if I had to do it again maybe one & a half hours. YouTube was a big help.
     
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  5. May 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  6. May 29, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Alot of them
    Alot of the aftermarket lights are misaligned or leak. The OEM lights with leveler are about $225 each.
     
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  7. May 29, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    Wow that is the worst I've ever seen.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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    find a set of OEM used lights and do a retrofit. You will not be disappointed.

    probably the best thing I have done to my 13 tundra
     
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  9. Jun 1, 2019 at 10:27 PM
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    TheBeast

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    or if you got the $$$..oem 2018+ Toyota Sequoia LEDS..
     
  10. Jun 2, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Just putting in LED bulbs? Where did you buy?
     
  11. Jun 2, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    autozone
     
  12. Jun 2, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    No, a full HID projector retrofit.

    I have LS460 with tuned clear lenses.

    Just do some research on “HID retrofits”

    I wouldn’t put LEDs in my headlights unless there have been drastic improvements in the past few years where the glare and ghosting is down
     
  13. Jun 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    I used the Mothers Headlight Restoration Kit. Worked great! My headlights didn't look as weathered as yours though.
     
  14. Jun 8, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    I have had good luck with wet sanding and 2k clear coating to restore lights.

    But I think the lights in the OP are way beyond a lost cause
     
  15. Jun 8, 2019 at 10:06 PM
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    If you go OEM, @Roman can help understand what you need for your truck. If you go aftermarket, read reviews, and be ready to RMA them since they can have issues with alignment and leaking. I got some after market ones that wouldn't adjust at all. They pointed way too high, my brights were lower. I ended up spending the money for OEM and they were perfectly aligned out of the box. They don't look as cool as Spyder, but I know I am not blinding people.
     
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  16. Jun 24, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    RMA? would love some advice on whatcha mean?
     
  17. Jun 25, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    Return merchandise authorization (RMA)

    Either back for a refund or a replacement til you get a good copy
     
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  18. Jun 25, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    Yes, like @FlipStyle54 mentioned, just be prepared to return or exchange until you get a good one. The ones that leak seem to either leak out of the box, or after some time, but can be easily avoided with some silicone sealer before install around the seam.
     

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