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Headlight suggestions

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Jn_trd, Mar 23, 2022.

  1. Mar 23, 2022 at 9:36 PM
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    Jn_trd

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    Looking to replace factory headlights but every aftermarket headlights eliminates the light adjustment system. What headlights do I have to choose from that will work with the leveling system?
     
  2. Mar 24, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    Get new OEM headlights, the rest are trash. No matter how well they market them, no matter how fancy they looks, they are garbage. If you want fit, finish, functionality and long term plastic that won't fade? OE Toyota is the only way to go.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    I replaced my OEM headlights BECAUSE they were yellowing... And because one had a leak (mostly this). Granted they DID last 8ish years.

    Also... My new ones function quite a bit better than the OEM originals in terms of light output. They fit just as well. Longevity? Yet to be determined, but things are looking positive almost 1 year later anyway.

    Oh yeah. They have built in adjustment motors to retain factory convenience.

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    They are also in no way associated with excrement. Which is nice.
     
  4. Mar 24, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    Morimoto XB's
     
  5. Mar 24, 2022 at 5:20 PM
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    Morimotos, hands down. They have leveling. Way better than OEM, unless you spend twice as much and get the Sequoia OEMs.

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    I always forget how ridiculously bright the DRLs are. I always have mine in city light mode for the foglight mod, so they are on half brightness.

    I have turned the headlight switch the wrong way and have been fooled into thinking my headlights were on
     
  7. Mar 24, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    That’s kinda why I went with amber so I wouldn’t forget that my headlights weren’t on
     
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    Can't speak on the longevity of the light as just put on recently but as of right now I'm a big fan.

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    HID projector retrofits are relatively easy in these trucks. Get new OE housings and put a Morimoto D2S 5.0 projector inside and be amazed.

    Or retrofit your existing and give the lenses a full polish/refresh.
     
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    Like the look of those
     
  13. Apr 18, 2022 at 10:06 PM
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    I really like the morimoto lights but not so much the price. $1000 seems a bit much and I would need to know if my adjustment function will still work.
     
  14. Apr 19, 2022 at 4:51 AM
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    Yes the auto leveler will still be available to use
     
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    Even though 1,000 seems like the a lot, I feel like its nothing compared to the price you pay for a new truck. Alpharex also sells light kits as well. Just think of it as a refresh for your ride and Morimotos are decent quality with a 5 year warranty if I am not mistaken.

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    Going to echo the Morimoto XB sentiment. They’re expensive, but considerably less than the Sequoia replacements. 5 year warranty. They completely transformed the way our older platform looks. I went with the amber DRL and couldn’t be happier. Also the light output is top tier.
     
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  17. Apr 19, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    Damn! Your truck looks good, that grill and headlights!
    :muscleflexing:
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2022 at 8:23 PM
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    If only they could come out with the rear lights sometime before the end of the world, that would be great!! lol
     
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