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Headlight assemblies

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by TN_FunRunner, Feb 6, 2022.

  1. Feb 6, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    TN_FunRunner

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    The headlight assemblies on the 07 need to replaced. What are some good aftermarket replacements that you all have found? Pics if you got em please
     
  2. Feb 7, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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    RockAuto is pretty good for some aftermarket ones. I did my 03 Tundra for $80 a pair. Nothing fancy, just OEM replicas.
     
  4. Feb 7, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    that’s all I want. I bought some with a black bezel off eBay a couple of years ago and they were complete garbage. The bulbs would not fit correctly and they developed condensation almost immediately. Went back to the stock ones but now they are beyond help. Lol.
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    OEM on top...

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  6. Feb 7, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    These are the TYC's off rock auto, can't complain about them at all.

    Stay away from the Amazon blackout ones, I forgot which brand I got, but they were fairly well reviewed.. I originally go a pair of those and within a few hours the inside had melted and popped my turn signal bulbs. Seller refunded me and had me toss them, making me thing it's a common occurrence.
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2022 at 6:55 PM
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    hows the light output and cutoff on these? I saw them on rockauto
     
  8. Feb 8, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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    Same as OEM, just not through a fogged lens like my originals haha. Had to do a bit of adjusting to get them level and aimed correctly but zero issues. OEM quality.
     
  9. Feb 8, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    Bear in mind OP that OEM quality is relative though right. You either buy from Toyota at Toyota prices, or be aware that imperfections are likely. My new housings look spectacular and have yet to melt, but they fogged up after a few months, so I had to air them out and reseal the gasket. Now theyre good, but not without some extra help
     
  10. Feb 9, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    Most aftermarket headlights will not be comparable to OEM. The housing are weak and with enough heat will deform easier. If you're a handy guy, my recommendation would be to find and buy a set of lights at the cheapest (unless you can buy only the lens itself) price possible, then bake both headlights, split the housing from the lens, and swap the new lens onto the OEM housing. That way you get to keep your OEM housing with the new fresh super clear lens. Add PPF over the new lens and do a ceramic coat over it. You'll have lens that'll last 10+ years!
     
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