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2nd Gen Headlights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by cwcore, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    cwcore

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    I have 07 Sr5 tundra and looking to upgrade the headlights. Are there any aftermarket lights that actually work out there?? Almost every one I find either has complaints about light output, condensation issues, burning out bulbs.
    From what I’m reading, I know retrofit seems to be everyones consensus but is pricey. If going that route would just go with the 2018 Sequoia Leds, which is what I’m leaning towards if can’t find a quality decent price aftermarket option. Any thoughts or suggestions is appreciated!
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:39 AM
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    First off welcome from Ohio! Not sure about the after market lights because I still have my stock ones. I to would love to have the 2018 Sequoia lights but are super pricey.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:48 AM
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    I had used some Spyder ones on my gen 2, but got serious condensation. They’ve changed the style of them since then, so maybe the new ones are better?
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2018 at 5:18 AM
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    Welcome from Texas, check out the new Sequoia ones, they'll fit for your Tundra, they look sick!
     
  5. Dec 9, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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    I've had mine for about 3 months now so far so good.......spyder lights
     
  6. Dec 9, 2018 at 5:49 AM
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    Agreed with the sequoia option but the cost is what is making me hesitate, hopefully the cost comes down sooner than later...
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    What is the total cost
     
  8. Dec 9, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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  9. Dec 9, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    Its odd the Sequoia lights are so much more per lamp than the 2018+ Tundra LED lights.

    I had Spyder and Anzo on my Gen 2, neither had moisture issues. I upgraded to HID hi & low in both sets and got pretty good light output
     
  10. Dec 9, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    I have the Anzo U bars and love them. No condensation, and the output ain't bad. They aren't the Sequoia's, but then again they weren't $1500 either. I like the output, its about the same as my Lexus IS OEM's. I just ordered a 5000k HID kit to swap out the halogen bulbs, that should step up the output as well. Even with the halogens, they're still pretty good.

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  11. Dec 9, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    I just got ridiculously excited reading through this post and then got home and looked up pricing...
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    It's possible to do a budget retrofit setup, including a new pair of headlights, for under $400

    3rd party "OEM/black housing" headlights - $200
    ddmTuning H1 or D2S kit - $50
    H1 or D2S projectors $80-150

    Don't believe places like TRS that brand the same parts and charge double. I had a DDM ballast fail on me after 8 years and they replaced under their lifetime warranty with zero issues. No other component failures.
     
  13. Dec 16, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    To the OP, do you have good fog lights? I wasn't happy until I added fog lights. Now I am satisfied with my lighting. If not, It's a cheap option
     
  14. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:37 AM
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    Purchased oem sequoia led headlights and when I open up the package one of the headlights seems to have some quality issue/imperfections. Is this that noticeable to anyone else that I should ship it back and wait for a new one to be sent?

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