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Looking for headlight bulb spring retainer clip

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Alan53, Jun 24, 2023.

  1. Jun 24, 2023 at 2:45 PM
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    Alan53

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    I am looking for the spring clips that hold the head light bulb in place if you have any to sell let me know
    this is for a 2012 baja Tx
    Thank You

    Al
     
  2. Jul 2, 2023 at 3:18 PM
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    shonuff

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    Ive got some if you still need. Pm me your addy and ill send them to you
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2023 at 6:37 AM
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    Dana3502

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    I am also looking for the headlight retainer spring for my 2009 Tacoma. Auto parts store doesn't have it. Having no luck searching online sellers. Have you tried a Toyota dealer? Are they charging a ridiculous amount? The previous owner jammed a piece of foam between the headlight and the windshield washer fluid reservoir to hold it in. I didn't even notice that for the 10,000 miles I drove it before the headlight burned out. I guess that works, but would rather do it right if they aren't too expensive.
     
  4. Oct 4, 2023 at 6:42 AM
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    Alan53

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    As far as I know the dealers do not sell them they will sell you the whole headlight tho
     
  5. Oct 6, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    You can buy the retainer clips on ebay for extortion prices, but still cheaper than buying a headlight. Best bet it to hit up a retrofitter on the forum, as the clips are not needed after a retrofit and they often have a stash.
     
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  6. Oct 8, 2023 at 5:38 AM
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    Too Stroked

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    I just happen to have exactly one of those clips left over in my stash of Tacoma parts. PM me and I'll send it to you.
     
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