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Headlight question

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Pturner, Jan 22, 2017.

  1. Jan 22, 2017 at 4:56 PM
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    New poster here! Had something fly up and hit my headlight and bust it out. Should I try to replace 1 or go custom and replace both. If I replace both, what would you suggest and a new look for the truck. 2015 white tundra TRD
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  2. Jan 22, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    Lot of guys here like the Spyder headlights. Search for those and you can see some. They look good on white. And welcome to the site.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    Well I've had the truck about 8 months and haven't dressed it up any but i figure this is my opportunity. Dont really want to spend allot but want it to look nice.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Check out @eledobleu, he does full retrofits and there's a large price range. They can be very affordable and light output is much better than spyders IMO
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    I have some stock lights I'd sell you I'd retrofit them myself easy to do and U can add whatever u want
     
  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    you have some pics?
     
  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Personally, I was big on the Spyders (still like them) but recently converted to retros (love them). If your budget can afford it I say go with retros, you won't regret it.

     
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    what do they run price wise?
     
  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    damn, both of those look good
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    You'll spend about 1/3 of the price on Spyders compared to retros. Especially if you don't have two good stock lights to include in the deal.
     
  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    Haven't priced Spyders lately, but I'd say around $500 for the HID versions. Retros it all depends on what specs you go with ... Lower budget around $500 to higher budget over $1000. That's the beauty of retros, you can build them to your liking.
     
  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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    I paid $320 shipped on my Spyders from Auto Anything
     
  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    But then you'd need to install HID headlights and dining lights
     
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    Yeah but OP has a broken light, he would need to buy one before retroing. :(
     
  16. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    Shipping cost is another issue regarding retros too ... For me that was around $125. But that's why I said if its within your budget. Is it costly? Sure it can be ... but for me well worth it.
     
  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    Taking that into consideration, I'd suggest buying the Spyders. They would probably cost 1/3 the cost of good quality retros plus buying a set of used OEM headlamps and shipping.


    But retros are so sick :drool:


    Both are shown with the headlights off. Spyders with VLed switchback DRL's/turnsignals.
     
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    You can retrofit your own for the price of buying spyders
     
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    I'll sell my oem light for 270$ shipped!
     
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    I think it's safe to say the average person isn't comfortable doing this themselves. I know I'm not and I consider myself relatively handy
     
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    Yeah, throwing my lights in an oven scare me just a bit.
     
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    What Ty said is true, you could do the work yourself which in itself could feel rewarding.

    I didn't have the balls to do so :oops:.
     
  23. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    After watching some YouTube asking questions and reading threads it really wasn't as hard as it looks. Splitting the lens is scary but other that than doing a little trimming with a Dremel there not much you really need to be profient at. Dialing in and adjusting is what took me the longest since I'm OCD. Maybe I'll split my oems and retrofit for someone
     
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    If it can't be cooked via the microwave, I leave it for the wife.
     
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    I wonder if you can get that bottom line of light customized to a different color?
     
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    I think @Krezz has amber DRL strip.
     
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    Hmmm. If I can get it in green, I'd buy those retrofits today.
     
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    LED strips can be used as switchbacks so I know they can be amber. Don't know about them being able to be any other color. Green would be horrible for me as I'm red/green color blind.
     
  30. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    I just think that it would look sweet on the front of the truck. Almost like hulk eyes.
     
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