Tail light recommendations/reviews

I have a 23 TRD Pro in Solar Octane and I was interested in upgrading the tail lights and 3rd light. I’m very interested in the Meso x Morimoto sequential set + 3rd light and was wondering if anyone here has them or if anyone knows if they’re good/worth the price? I’m also wanting to get the led interior light kit but would like some recommendations of a high quality/reputable company to get them from. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and I hope everyone had a happy holidays!

 

Morimoto and MESO are pretty good. Diode Dynamics pods and interior lights are also pretty good.

 

I have Form tail lights and they’re really nice. I could do without the fancy startup sequence, but it is what it is.

 

What is “better” about “upgraded” taillights?

 

I don’t think anything is physically better, I think they’re just nicer looking than the factory units. They’re probably a little brighter too.

 

ok, thanks for the reply. Wasn’t sure if I needed to start shopping (I am a newer Tacoma owner).

 

Same, my truck doesn’t even have 2500mi on it.

 

I went with the Dual Color Meso map and dome lights and they’re a great improvement.

The whites are incredibly bright.

 

I've got the Alpharex Pro Smoked Red and i've been happy with them for 2 years now.. I'm usually not one for going aftermarket in OEM locations for lights but i would recommend these or the Luxx if you wanted sequential(dont think luxx were out when i bought my PROs)

 

LED instead of bulbs. White LED reverse lights brighter than bulbs. Some LED setups will "flash" instead of being steady ... VLED sells a special resistor to control that behavior.

Still, not necessary unless you find backing up in the deep-dark-woods needs more light or you are tired of changing bulbs.

 

Personally I just wanted a little more modern looking tail lights with a sequential turn signal to match the headlights, only advantage I’d say is they’re a little brighter but mainly it’s just aesthetic!

 

Mine hasn’t even hit 1k miles yet, I’m just doing some due diligence before I buy so I don’t end up with an unreliable product!

 

Most important rule, at least for me ... drive it before you add modifications. Have a reason to upgrade instead of just spending down your retirement fund. Does not mean "DO NOT", just "have a reason".

 

Absolutely, I’m not interested in changing anything that would affect ride quality or reliability! I’m also not spending anything I can’t afford to spend for the aesthetic modifications I’m looking at. I just wanted to make sure I’m not buying a junk product, and figured this was the best place to ask!

 

Hey ... we are just FULL OF ... er ... well ... "free" advice about spending YOUR money.

Come on by anytime!

 

Look up Vleds , that’s what I have in my factory housing. Super bright leds and switchback turn/reverse signals. White when your backing up and blinkers when in drive. I like for people to see me braking so hopefully I don’t get rear ended while they’re on the phones .

 

A lot of users on here actually seek out the TRD Pro tails over many aftermarket options so you shouldn’t have any issue selling to fund whatever you choose fwiw

 

i believe most would agree that the OEM tail light housing in conjunction with the VLEDs LED conversion kit is the best looking and reliable way to go.

 

TRD PRO Tails with Meso Total Tails.

OEM lights are great quality.

 

I thought about “upgrading” mine but then I would have to have my wife drive it around while I follow her in our car to realize any benefit.