Headlight Upgrade for 3rd gen SR5

Anyone have any headlight upgrade recs for my 19 SR5? Will the OR headlights work with my truck? I like the OR and Pro headlights.

 

Yeah, the OEM LEDs are the best headlight upgrade. Mega thread here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2020-tacoma-oem-led-headlight-megathread.592039/page-120

Wiring harness here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-oem-led-headlight-harness-v2.736263/

And here’s @crashnburn80 ’s comprehensive headlight thread. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/ Photo below for his recommendation on a headlight bulb-only upgrade. I believe @daveeasa makes an H9 low beam harness, but I don’t have that thread handy. You should be able to find it pretty easy.

 

Good summary. Bulb base mod not needed for Tacoma, h9 will fit in to the base just fine with center green plastic removed from the h11 connectors (Johnny realized that one.) The +120's were dirt cheap a while ago, I picked up two pair, but mostly I just run h9's in the minivan b/c they are so damn cheap ($6 at rock auto). I also have h9 connectors (with yellow center plastic) for anyone wanting that yellow plastic or needing to redo a connector.

But the OEM LED is by far the superior option and the fun way to go. Johnny (puppypunter) has the harness for that as linked above.

 

Where can I order the headlights from?

 

This is the question many have asked. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there.

Looks like sparks is back to selling them, they figured out how to properly pack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvuQG-y4os

^^ use that for install, sparks discount code, etc.

Part numbers:

NON TRD Pro LED Headlights
81110-04290(Right LED Head Light)
81150-04290(Left LED Head Light )

TRD Pro LED Headlights
81110-04300(Right Head Light that says TRD)
81150-04300(Left Head Light That says PRO)

 

These are what I have now. Will the ones in the video work for my truck?

 

I have a 2020 SR5 and did not want to convert from Halogen to LED so I ended up picking up a set of 2019 OEM TRD Pro headlights for $300 with a set of $100 LED high beam bulbs he threw in for free. Had to wire up the LED DRL strip which was pretty simple and slightly modify my turn signal bulb socket because it didn’t come with the sockets. By modify I mean cut off one of the 4 small tabs so no big deal. Just installed them this weekend and they look amazing compared to stock.
Not sure how to upload pictures but I will put a before and after if I figure out how.

 

Before and After

 

Yep, that’s a major improvement in my book. Those Pro headlights look so much cleaner.

 

So if I were to get a set of Pro or OR headlights I’d have to make some mods to the headlight for DRL and buy LED bulbs? Sorry I’m new at this.

 

What are you looking to do; upgrade the light output, upgrade the looks, or both? Adding PRO or OR headlights to your SR5 won't improve the light output. You would also need to make modifications to make them work since the SR5 has the DRL and turn signals together.
Just don't use the OEM halogen headlights with LEDs. Do it right by going with the OEM LED headlights or a proper retrofit with HID or LED projectors.

 

Both. I want a whole new light unit and I’m sure where to buy the unit and what all I’ll need to buy.

 

*unsure where to buy

 

No, and LED bulbs in a halogen projector both underperform H9 and are not appropriate for use (though many use them).

OEM LED is the best possible upgrade and what I would advise. You simply need to purchase them and a harness from Johnny and after you've bled all that cash you will be very happy.

 

Can you send me a link to what I need to purchase? Who is Johnny? Ha

 

Post #2, second line.

 

I'm thinking about getting the OEM TRD Pro halogen headlights with the LED DRLs but I'm not sure what I need to wire up the DRLs (I have a 2019 SR). How did you wire up the LED DRL strip? I tried searching the forums but couldn't find anything.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-oem-led-headlight-harness-v2.736263/

 

We are inching forward at a snails pace to get the SR harness listed in my little storefront. At least nobody will sue for wiplash

 

I saw this thread but I wasn't sure if it'll work for (2016-2019) halogen TRD Pro headlights. Pretty much these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284610498154