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Headlight opinion

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Goofinator, Mar 13, 2023.

  1. Mar 13, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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    Goofinator

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    Hey all wondering what thoughts are on headlights? I rather not get the OEM just because so many Tundras have that but not really man other options for full LED. So what does everyone think.
    Form lighting OEM style
    ANZO OEM style
    Alpha Rex lux single projector

    trying to stay under $800 and the ones I have now the DRL plastic is white and I kind of hate it since it’s so noticeable on my truck that is all black and cement. Plus the projector housing is a H7 and that bulb just doesn’t get very bright
     
  2. Mar 13, 2023 at 2:58 PM
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    Also if there is a thread already like this one let me know please just didn’t see one when I was looking
     
  3. Mar 13, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    OEM

    for price / output / quality / hot spot, focus and beam pattern with good cut off line.
     
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    OEM...you will be happier than you think! Marginally above your budget...DO IT!
     
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    Welcome to the forum, OP- but yea, OEM all the way.
     
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    I think OEM is under budget. $600+/- headlights and $100 +/- for a harness ~ depending on function or what year your truck is
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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    so you think OEM brighter even over the Anzo or Form OEM
     
  8. Mar 13, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    Alot of them
    Anzos are junk and I believe @memario1214 might have experience with Form Lighting.
     
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    No experience with either. Have read that anzos aren’t worth it.
     
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    OEM!! Can't emphasize this enough.
     
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    Been posted, form is about 80% output from OEM but does have a switchback turn/drl. So take your pick on that.

    haven’t seen true lux testing numbers but has been said…..

    I upgrade my OEM turns to vled tritons and also added front facing auxiliary turns in my side mirrors to assist in visual markers ($50 but could be done cheaper)

    studies have been done on alphaRex = junk
     
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    Also OP, great subforum to search through. https://www.tundras.com/forums/lighting.20/
     
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    Yes, they are better and best for the price...and OEM.
     
  14. Mar 14, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    alright anzo is out and that’s crazy alpha so bad with the price and how many tacos run alpha Rex. I was leaning towards the gen 2 Luxx single projector but if they are that bad it’s not worth it I was also trying to stay away from general OEM at least with Form and alpha they had slight difference like single projector or the switch back turn. But out of all of them if the brightest and best headlight for a good price is OEM then going that route because everything else sucks and not many other options
     
  15. Mar 14, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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    Anyone have the part number? Is it 81150-0c211 and 81110-0c211
     
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    Reach out to sparks parts. You should get a discount. Roman still on here?
     
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    Is spark parts on here or a website? Not sure who that it
     
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    What about gen 1 Morimoto? Someone is selling them on here seeing if they willing to work with my price
     
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    You're in AZ, right? What part? We have a parts guy at AutoNation Tempe that can help out if you're in the Phoenix area.
     
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    I live in Prescott Valley but I go down to Phoenix often will be there tomorrow night and Thursday
     
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    The parts dept is (480) 420-3425 and ask for Chad. Mention AZTG, the Facebook group, and he should get you taken care of.
     
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    Only downside to OEM LED is they don't melt snow.
     
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