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Headlamp assembly replacement/mod

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by rbeaver0308, Oct 26, 2018.

  1. Oct 26, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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    rbeaver0308

    rbeaver0308 [OP] Member

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    Ive got a 2010 Prerunner that needs a facelift. 1st thing on the list will be to replace to old, brown, melted headlamp assemblies with clear ones. The ones on Amazon get 2-3 out of 5 stars due to issues with leaking. 1- If I get these what can I do to prevent these from leaking? 2- can anyone recommend some place else?

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  2. Oct 26, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Many aftermarket headlights end up leaking, and few have good optics meaning they do not perform as well as stock. I'd recommend these:

    OEM 2005-2011 smoked headlights:
    These are like the Pro lights, but came on select Sport models. These are available loaded with bulbs, and unloaded w/o bulbs, saving $60 off the set . These part numbers are for the unloaded housings. These are the updated TSB version of the lights that do not have the melting DRL issue.
    Right #81130-04173
    Left #81170-04173

    Color comparison from 2012-2015 style lights. Stock light on left, Pro on right:
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  3. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:24 PM
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    rbeaver0308

    rbeaver0308 [OP] Member

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    Thanks, I'll give them a look.
     

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