Best headlight replacements 1st gen Tacoma?

[Clutch]

Want to upgrade my headlights to a better performing pair, last time I bought some cheap Chinese replacements...this time around
I want something that "works"

Any recommendations?

 

[4xdog]

I originally put a pair of eBay Chinese replacements on my 2001 Tacoma, but took them off 'cause I could not aim them to eliminate hot and cold spots. Went with OEM and was shocked at how much better they are -- flat, even illumination on low beam and no particular need for auxiliary lighting to augment them. The originals are truly better than the cheapo replacements.

I have a set of now out-of-production ACA DOT-compliant HID upgrades for the 2001-2004 Tacoma, NIB that I haven't decided that I need to install as of yet. That's a project(or) on the shelf for some future day...

Here are those ACA HIDs placed on the bumper to give an idea of how they look.

 

[pray4surf]

Check out the last few pages of Zam15's build thread in the Tacoma section above. He's recently upgraded his lights.

 

[Clutch]

Thanks guys.

 

[verdesardog]

I just put cheap chinese headlights on my truck, they are much better than the sun damaged ones I took off. Probably as good as an OEM set. $130.000 for the pair:

 

[Clutch]

I just put cheap chinese headlights on my truck, they are much better than the sun damaged ones I took off. Probably as good as an OEM set. $130.000 for the pair:

Those look pretty good compared to the stock Dodges!

I do not care for the light pattern on my cheap Chinese lights. (might be the brand I bought compared to yours) Have to use my auxiliary lights to fill the void, that is when there isn't any oncoming traffic.

 

[Hilldweller]

This is the best place to ask and get an honest/legal answer.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?87-Automotive-Motorcycles-Included

 

[robert]

What year is your Tacoma? I replaced the factory lights on the '95 Tacoma I used to have with Hella Vision Plus but if you've got the later plastic lights that won't work.

I despise the newer plastic assemblies; my current 2005 is going to need new housings soon.

 

[Clutch]

What year is your Tacoma? I replaced the factory lights on the '95 Tacoma I used to have with Hella Vision Plus but if you've got the later plastic lights that won't work.

I despise the newer plastic assemblies; my current 2005 is going to need new housings soon.

Yeah, I don't like the plastic assemblies either, the AZ sun does a number on them.

It is a '99...have been considering putting on a '01-04 front clip on it. Actually going to venture over to the pick-n-pull this week to see what I can find.

Thanks for the link Hilldweller

 

[robert]

You could always swap your front to the older style too. It doesn't look as stylish but you gain the replaceable glass headlight assemblies that don't fog or scratch.

 

[Clutch]

You could always swap your front to the older style too. It doesn't look as stylish but you gain the replaceable glass headlight assemblies that don't fog or scratch.

I have thought of that too, I don't mind the looks of the older grill assembly.