2007 Tacoma Headlight Replacement // LED's

[@justynpyz2116]

Hey Fred, great video!! I bought a Radiant Red 07 Tacoma TRD Yamaha Edition (supposedly only available in Canada) about a year ago and have been working on it. Headlights are on the list to replace and this was really helpful because I've also been debating between OEM or 3rd party options. I think the choice is clear, but I just wanted to ask how are the headlights doing after almost a year? I went to the website that you shared, and I just wanted to clarify, you got the 81110-04163 and 81150-04163 headlights, right? I really like the smoked version of these headlights, but there is only 1 available on the website you shared, so crystal clear it is! And thanks for the LED bulb recommendation, they must be awesome at night! Last but not least, you mentioned in the beginning of the video that you basically have a new truck due to the amount of parts replaced by Toyota - how were you able to do that? My truck came from Canada and there are issues with rust. I've been trying to do some of the work myself, but is there a way Toyota can cover this? Great video once again and hope to hear from you soon!!

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hey Justyn, Thanks for reaching out, and for the kind words. Congrats on the Truck! I'd never heard of the Yamaha Edition, that's awesome! I'll answer your questions in reverse order: First, I checked my email and confirmed, these are the two headlights I ordered: Part Number Part Name Price Quantity Total 81110-04163 Headlight (Right) $199.70 1 $199.70 81150-04163 Headlight (Left) $199.70 1 $199.70 Subtotal: $399.40 Estimated Shipping via Standard Shipping: $38.50 Total: $437.90 That's a direct copy/paste, so you should be good there. Next, the short answer is they're holding up great, and are one of the biggest things that makes the truck look newer (not being fogged/scratched). Full disclosure, 2-ish weeks ago I sold the truck and bought a '22 Tacoma TRD Pro, but I actually made a video reviewing the truck after 15 years, 186k miles of ownership. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4rdYnZ-qL-GmLM Specifically, there is some walkaround footage of the truck that I filmed 1 day before I sold it, so you can see for yourself. They look *BRAND NEW*. I can't tell you how pleased I was with this light project, it transformed the look of the truck. Regarding the bulbs, I had no issues, and they worked just as good nearly a year later, and would highly recommend them. I checked the link in the video, and they are still available on amazon. On to your last question: There are 2 pieces to replacing the rusting parts. The ones that Toyota covered, and the ones that I covered. Long story short, there was a frame recall (at least here in the US, not sure about CA), and that was how I got them to cover the majority of the work. I didn't go out of my way on it, they told me they needed to do it to make the truck safe. Specifically, I brought it in for service one day (just an oil change), and they found a fist sized hole in the frame, and wouldn't let me take my truck home. They literally said, we can't let you take your truck back because of safety. The key for you is to A. Find out if the recall was/is the same in Canada, and B. See if it's still active and if replacement is still an option. In the US, depending on the dealership and probably some other factors, some owners got offers to buy out the truck (for more than KBB value), and others got offers for frame replacement. I was one of the ones who they only offered the frame replacement. When they did the work, they covered the frame, the fasteners, the leaf springs, and a few other smaller things. I had to cover anything that wasn't covered by the recall, so the shocks, rubber seals on the universal drives, etc... The second part are the things that I covered myself. In the video I linked above, I provide a list of all the items I replaced over my 15 years of ownership, as well as what I paid for those. I'd kept a list of all that stuff on my computer, so it was easy to share. I hope this helps you. The truck was fantastic for me, and there was nothing wrong with it when I traded it in for my new one, but with some long roadtrips where we'll be towing a trailer coming up next year, my wife suggested I get something new. Have a nice day, and good luck! -Fred PS - Feel free to email me ([e-mail]) if you have any other specific questions.

[@dn2610]

Awesome, I also changed the headlight bulbs to the same Auxito bulbs in my 2010 Tacoma, what a difference in brightness from the halogens. I also swapped out the front marker lights on both sides, swapped out the fog lights and installed LED'S. Very happy with the brightness and it's not blinding anyone while driving. Thanks for sharing brother!

[@FredsFullThrottle]

My pleasure man, glad this was helpful, and glad you saw the same awesome results!

[@tuffcoconuts]

Awesome vid. Really enjoyed it. I absolutely clenched as you were popping the trim pieces off. That part always stresses me out when I'm working on my vehicles.

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Haha, thank you! I agree, especially I hadn't done it before, and I was feeling like I was pulling hard enough to break stuff. lol

[@JeremyFickler]

@@FredsFullThrottle I clenched as well

[@FredsFullThrottle]

@@JeremyFickler Clench away my friend! lol

[@brianw8963]

We have even more in common than the Corvette thing, I have an 02 2wd and a 2019 Tacoma! You have excellent taste in transportation units Fred!👍

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Right on man! Great minds think alike! :)

[@nastysoda9212]

Thanks! I went ahead and ordered the same stuff

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Glad it was helpful, good luck on the install! Thanks for reaching out! - Fred

[@acjmathis]

Saw that OEM Toyota battery. You do take care of your truck. Great video. Thanks.

[@jamiesands4698]

Fred, i followed your video about tacoma headlight replacement and loved my result as well. I thought you had mentioned replacing your fog lamps as well? I would like to do the same and was hoping you had some advice. I prefer stock look, but looking for better light, maybe led? I have also read some interesting options of having led white and yellow in same bulb, toggle back and forth with switch. Im an 08 tacoma owner. Thanks for any insight. Jamie

[@christopherellis2273]

I have LEDs in my Tundra and they had an acceptable cutoff until the lenses clouded up. I've been debating getting some higher quality LED headlight housings or trying to figure out what I want to do. The stock housings have lasted me 9 years, so I completely agree with your logic that they would be the best to stick with. I have level adjusting headlights (dial on the dash) and it is hard to find anything that might be better than stock. I did the black headlight mod on my headlights to make all the internal non-reflector parts black and I would hesitate to put new headlights in the oven again to do that, but I really like the look. I ended up ordering some halogens to put back in because one of the LEDs burnt out and I didn't want to scatter light into oncoming traffic's eyes with the cloudy housings. Maybe this video will convince me to buy new OEM housings and better LEDs. Do the LED bulbs you bought have fans? I believe that was the death of mine. On a cold day, the fans were so noisy that I could hear them while going down the interstate with 35" Nitto Terra Grapplers. I'm in the same boat. I sold my Golf R a year ago because I changed jobs and now I'm slowly working to make the Tundra nicer. I have a hard time deciding what's next as it can add up quickly. I really want to do a limited slip rear diff or a locker so I can get up my driveway in 2wd in the winter. The one wheel peel is getting annoying.

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hi Chris, Watching the videos of people putting their lights in the oven to open or seal the adhesive was sketching me out! The bulbs I got do have small fans in them, so we'll see how they do once it gets cold, I believe there are some out there that have passive cooling, so that'd be my next shot, but even if these last a year or two I think I'll be happy because the light output is phenominal compared to the old halogens. I was really on the fence tbh, because the Toyota OEM lights are so expensive, but I'm glad I went that path. I also feel like many of the aftermarket options look kind of like an accessories catalog was thrown at them (with all the extra LED running lights, etc...), and they kind of look cheesy. If I have any issues, I'll do a video update for sure. I also am going to be doing a new rear bumper (mine rusted off), and likely new wheels and a full detail to freshen it up (stock wheels are super corroded), as I bring it back to full daily use (which is admittedly not much driving). Agreed that it adds up quickly, so I'm trying to keep it somewhat minimal, and not dump lots of money into a nearly 15 year old truck. Thanks for reaching out, hope you're doing well! -Fred

[@christopherellis2273]

@@FredsFullThrottle I had an Accord with very pitted factory wheels. That ended up being a pretty cheap fix for me because I paint stripped, sandblasted, and then powder coated them for

[@jasontaylor9702]

That looks great man. I appreciate the way your truck looks. I have a 2006 the same color. Nice job👍

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hey Jason, Thanks for reaching out, I appreciate it! Gotta love the Tacos! Have a nice day man! -Fred

[@NavinJohnson_thethird]

I replaced the headlights on my 2007 Toyota Tacoma company vehicle with headlights I found on Amazon. They seemed great, looked good but about 6 months later I noticed the driver side head light had moisture inside the headlight which is irritating me. Is there a fix for that?

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hi Chris, Thanks for reaching out! I was on the fence about OEM Toyota housings versus less expensive ones, and ultimately I knew that condensation would drive me nuts if I didn't get OEM, so that'd the direction I went. That said, I have heard that if you have condensation there is a "semi-sketchy" way to fix it. There's guides online for how to do it, but essentially you take the headlight out, heat up the adhesive that binds the clear lens to the housing, separate them, and redo the seals. It seems pretty sketchy, with lots of risk to mess it up, but I've heard that if you're careful it can work pretty well. Not sure how helpful that advice is, I'm not sure there are any easier answers. I will say for what it's worth, the OEM unit I used in this video has now been on the truck for several months, and been through rain, ice and snow, with no condensation at all. The seals both on the lens and on the bulb itself are very tight. Bummer was that each light was more than double the non-Toyota brand ones. Have a nice day, and thanks for reaching out! -Fred

[@dylanscholz7405]

10/10 content, love your videos, nice work Fred!

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hey man! Thanks, I really appreciate it! I have a lot of fun making them, and appreciate the support! Hope you're doing well! -Fred

[@jamiesands4698]

Did you have to install any type of led conversion kit to go from halogen to led headlights?

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hi Jamie, Nope, they plug in directly, no other modifications needed. I was really impressed with how simple and quick the process was. I obviously also replaced the whole headlight assembly, but you could just replace the bulbs instead if you wanted. Mine were super cloudy/cracked/old though, so the new enclosures really helped! -Fred

[@dougcallahan171]

Can you list the exact part number you ordered?

[@pennylessplantation]

Seems like I have to put resistors on everything that I switch to led on a 2010 Taco.

[@FredsFullThrottle]

I didn't need to. Maybe for blinkers, but these lights worked without any issue.

[@joserohena557]

How to adjust it

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Just like a normal headlight bulb, as it uses the standard housing.

[@chargerchargers7968]

You can put LEDs now in fog lights..👍

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hi Charger Chargers, Thanks for reaching out! That's next on the list! Any recommendations? The foglights seem to be (from the little bit of searching I've done) to be a standard size, but I haven't done any homework yet on good brands. My headlights are still running strong with zero issues, so I want to finish the upgrade with the fog lights. Have a nice day! -Fred

[@chargerchargers7968]

@@FredsFullThrottle well I put in some LASFIT LCplus H10,they are made in china,China, had them for about 5 or 6 months, no issues, I can actually drive around with only my fog lights, I did that any times fog lights on my tacoma, so yes very bright.

[@FredsFullThrottle]

@@chargerchargers7968 Thanks, I'll check them out!

[@notcharles]

He needs to aim them, I think

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Hi Charles, At 25 feet, the cutoff is just about an inch below the center line of the headlights (which from what I read is correctly adjusted). The right side has a bit more "bleed" which is intentional to illuminate the side of the road. In all my night driving no one has flashed me to indicate my lights are blinding anyone, so I think they're properly adjusted. Thanks for reaching out though! -Fred

[@uno3863]

How are your lights holding up? I bought alpharex headlights and taillights for my '12. Such mod installations can completely change the look of your taco 👌🏾good job

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Thanks man! After just shy of 1 year (around 10 months), they looked amazing. No scratches or chips, no fading/hazing, and the light throw was great. I say up to 10 months, because in August I bought a new TRD Pro Tacoma, and sold my old '07. I'm sure whoever has my old truck is enjoying the lights though! I agree, I couldn't believe how much new light housings refreshed the look of the 07. Thanks for reaching out! Have a nice night! -Fred