looking for the best led/hid headlight kit for my 98 tacoma

I'm looking to upgrade my headlights what do you guys recommend in either led or HID and maybe a link to find them I'm looking to change not only the bulb but the whole assembly for aftermarket.

 

You already searched in here, right?

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/lighting.60/

 

i didnt but i will check it out just joined thanks my man

 

The best upgrade for a 98-00 Tacoma is to do what's called the "Ultimate Headlight Upgrade." Before I get into that, here's a bit of info specifically about the LEDs and HIDs you asked about:

• Regarding LEDs - Unfortunately for us, there aren't any great aftermarket options in the LED space - they just don't work well with our housings.
• Regarding HIDs - you might be able to find good HIDs if you're willing to do the work yourself, but I feel like the HID look in our trucks (with the large amount of "glass" on the headlights) looks a little weird.
• Additionally, there aren't really any good aftermarket housings, either - the reflectors in them scatter light everywhere and you end up with even less light on the road than your stock headlights.

As I mentioned, the best way to go is to put higher wattage halogen lights into your OEM housings (assuming they aren't totally yellow). Here's some reading that will help in this space:

• Ultimate Headlight Upgrade - this is in the 2nd gen forum, but the concepts apply to 1st gen's as well.
• My experience going to LEDs - HIDs and LEDs – Finally, I Can See Again!
• My experience - why I removed the LEDs and went to the Ultimate Headlight Upgrade - Out with the LEDs, Back to Halogen Headlights

I haven't looked back since. The upgrade has been awesome, and isn't hard or expensive. My experience posts above also link to all the parts that I used, so you can easily copy the process and results if you desire.

The difference in polishing existing housings.


LED on left, high power halogen on the right.​

 

I second what turbodb posted. I read the “Ultimate headlight upgrade” thread and avidly follow turbodb’s posts so I decided to listen to them. I didn’t make my harness like he did and bought mine from http://www.headlightservices.com/GroundSwitched.html and used some high wattage bulbs https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/product/osram-super-bright-premium-h4#. No regrets and now I’m constantly disappointed when I drive other cars at night with their dismal light output.

 

thanks guys appreciate the info