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TYC Headlights - Left and Right look different inside ?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Big Daddy, Apr 1, 2017.

  1. Apr 1, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    Big Daddy

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    Would this be normal? The shiny backing inside the light - (maybe called the reflector) ? Has a different pattern when comparing the left and right side.
    Has anybody else ran across this and is there a reason I may not know about ?
    Thanks ~
     
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    makes sense.. Just HATE Photobucket but here you go!

    Right Side
    IMG_5470_zps37nsspgh_c6006cac6916b33d49a7723ab8e985316655df8f.jpg
    Left Side
    IMG_5471_zpsgzqydrla_c9b6629ed5eec6ce21e3cb3cbbc7df6e36a200f1.jpg
    Side by Side
    IMG_5473_zpsdj77lccv_0552f0fccc87ce56afb341b3779f38b24743c8a6.jpg

    I honestly don't care which style it is.. the one with more "sections" or less as long as they match ? Part numbers seem right the only thing that is off is the Lot #. Maybe thats it ?
     
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    They look the same to me..
     
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    probably the reflectors are tuned for left to right performance (casting light differently)
     
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    The only way I could justify that is if the right headlight reflector is designed somewhat differently than the left in order to illuminate signage on the side of the road beside / ahead of the truck somewhat better. One wouldn't want the same effect facing left since that would be facing into oncoming drivers eyes.
     
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    Compare them to your OEM units.
     
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    I did - the OEM matched, the cheap ass Vision non CAPA units in there now match, these don't. Crazy but I guess I'm going to send them back and try again from another supplier -
     
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    I'd order CAPA certified for the next set.
     
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    I actually had made sure they were CAPA and both of these have the yellow CAPA sticker on the back. They came from a seller through Amazon. I looked on PartsGeek and see the TYC CAPA lights for my truck and they actually LOOK different on the website. The only ones that do. All the other makes left and right side match.
    Does anybody have any experience with the Action Crash brand of lights on Parts Geek ? They have CAPA certified lights that look like matched. Some reason I've been hooked on getting the TYC brand.
    Thanks
     

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