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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Knox_Tundy, Aug 26, 2021.

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  1. Aug 26, 2021 at 7:41 AM
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    Knox_Tundy

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    I'm looking to replace my factory headlights. OEM LED or Aftermarket?

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    Knox_Tundy, Aug 26, 2021
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  2. Aug 26, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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  3. Aug 26, 2021 at 7:50 AM
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    With your bad a$$ looking truck, oem 2019+ trd pro headlights. :thumbsup:
     
    Y0TA PR0, Aug 26, 2021
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  4. Aug 26, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    TWJLee, Aug 26, 2021
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  5. Aug 26, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    frichco228, Aug 26, 2021
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  6. Aug 26, 2021 at 10:11 AM
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    Jaypown, Aug 26, 2021
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  7. Aug 26, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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    OEM. Certain aftermarket ones look cheesy af imo.
     
    FlyingWolfe, Aug 26, 2021
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  8. Aug 26, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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  9. Aug 26, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    +8 for OEM LED
     
    AZTundra, Aug 26, 2021
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  10. Aug 26, 2021 at 11:39 AM
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    OEM. That is what I did. Love it.
     
    ljburns, Aug 26, 2021
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  11. Aug 26, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    NumberOfTheDay

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    3/1, 295 70 R18. Some Color Matching
    Definitely OEM.
     
    NumberOfTheDay, Aug 26, 2021
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  12. Aug 26, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    Oem led the whole truck is used DDM TUNING
     
    Shaken_1, Aug 26, 2021
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  13. Aug 26, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    Kratos

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    I think you have your answer, I'd go OEM also. :thumbsup:
     
    Kratos, Aug 26, 2021
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  14. Aug 26, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Go with the TRD Pros. I had Spyders before and just recently switched to the Pros. The look and quality are both so much better.
     
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  15. Aug 26, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    I had morimotos on my 2nd Gen and have the oems on my 3rd Gen. I would say they are pretty comparable as far as output. If I am not mistaken the OEm is cheaper and I would definitely go that route if that were the case.
     
    cygan1008, Aug 26, 2021
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  16. Aug 26, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    Go OEM. I need people to go this route to keep my Tundra unique, lol.
     
    g6t9ed, Aug 26, 2021
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  17. Aug 26, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    mountainpete, Aug 26, 2021
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    Oem for sure. I have them and zero regrets.
     
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  19. Aug 26, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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  20. Aug 26, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    Awesome! Thanks all. I know where to get the harness for my 18 on here. But, next question. What dealer usually has the best price on the LED Pro's???
     
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  21. Aug 26, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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  22. Aug 27, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Okay thanks!
     
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  23. Aug 27, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    I went OEM TRD Pros..........awesome investment. That truck of yours deserves them! Great stance.

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  27. Aug 27, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    They are a rectangular shape that fill the openings nicely. He did a good job with the install, JB welded in place and wired nicely......All I had to do was get them powered up.
    I didn't want them on all the time so I tied them into the switch by posi-tapping into my drivers side marker light.
     
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    OEM. I went with headlight revolutions harness. All the same results.

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    OEM is the way to go.
    I got a pair with broken tabs off craigslist for dirt cheap.
    Well worth the time spent to fix them and mount them up.
     
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