3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2022) AlphaRex Tail Lights - Install & Preview

In this video, we show the new Luxx tail lights from AlphaRex. These give the Toyota Tacoma a new and updated look compared to the chrome taillights from the factory.
AlphaRex Tacoma Tail Lights:
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[@bobmalarkey4621]

Finally a good video showing these and what they actually look like. So many other videos, people are in the back of their garage with their phone camera that can't adjust to light coming from the open garage door. You guys just made wish that I had ordered the reds instead of jet black. But either way, these lights look awesome and y'all did a great job of showcasing that. Thank you.

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Thanks for the positive feedback 😁

[@steventruong85]

@@Runnin4Tacos Can you do one for the 2nd gens? Trying to figure out which one to go with but don't see too many videos on them.

[@houseofgraceworship]

Right! What color Tacoma u have? I have white can’t decide

[@luisrosario363]

I love that turn signal motion w the amber lighting as a truck driver its beautiful sight. Can't wait!

[@javeduddin]

Excellent video. Appreciate all the angles and modes.

[@ronb386]

Nice! Have the black ones inbound. Now to get the Morimoto Gen2s to match.

[@adamc8302]

Perfect review, exactly what you'd expect from the actual manufacturer lol. Thank you for providing this!

[@SpencerHogg]

They look so good, awesome video

[@kcs1981]

Black out tail lights on black truck look awesome

[@michaeltallant3690]

Glad you put up a vid!

[@danieldelatorres6521]

That 2022 tundra tho in the back 👌

[@KNNYD]

I got the red/black for my 07 Tundra. Matches my salsa red pearl perfectly. Def has a tinted look, but nice.

[@bigcmcg3946]

Just ordered the black for my 22

[@kevinmeraz1566]

Can you make a video on how they look with brake light and blinker?

[@jonathanD1989]

Yes no one shows braking and signal at same time . I've seen issue with no brake light while signals are on. on the older version (mine) had to put OEM back on

[@TRDtacosauce]

Had the originals 3rd gen alpha Rex headlights for about 2 months before the left driver side got hit by a closet door lol probably gonna buy these in the near future 😎

[@dolanoliveira8137]

Mine didn’t come with a part for the reverse lights, the bottom part that clips in. What should I do?

[@jtgamer14]

Do the tail lights have resistors built in to prevent hyperflashing?

[@TheButterbean911]

I have the black version. I love them and the reverse LED lights are bright. 🙌

[@Runnin4Tacos]

🙌

[@bigcmcg3946]

How is the overall brightness compared to factory? Just ordered the black ones myself.

[@TheButterbean911]

@@bigcmcg3946 they are brighter then factory plus the reverse led light shoots back farther to see more behind you.

[@playdixie]

Just patiently awaiting my Alpha black ones. :D

[@Runnin4Tacos]

My other favorite color!

[@Trizzy0Train]

Same!

[@bigcmcg3946]

@@Runnin4Tacos why no comparison between all 3? Alpha black has almost no video reviews.

[@bryanr.3241]

I had the last model tail light but they had a huge gap between tail light and body of truck. Had to buy half inch sponge like sealer to keep water out. I hope these fit tight to body like stock lights do.

[@Runnin4Tacos]

I think they have the same gap issue

[@Alvisr7]

@@Runnin4Tacos does it keep water out?

[@brandonsalvia4198]

Do all three different models come with a smoked lens? If not which ones don’t have the smoked lens?

[@the_bearded_firefighter5160]

That activation mode though 😍 lol

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Love it!

[@RonSavage01]

@@Runnin4Tacos they do that every time you turn the key on?

[@cbarker88]

Great video! Is there a difference between the brightness of the reverse light vs. the OEM? Thanks!

[@Runnin4Tacos]

The LED Alpharex will be much brighter.

[@iLLbiLLkiLLs]

Is there a video out for the alpha black?

[@stoney-wan]

Very Nice 🍻

[@NorrisSabio]

@R4T I just discovered that at night while driving the tail lights are off. (Yes my headlights were on and everything) But The Alpha Rex Luxx taillights only turned on when I stepped on the break, signaled, or put it in reverse. Is this normal?

[@natewilliams2445]

Blacking out a Limited Tacoma is a great project. How did you blackout the chrome on the exterior door handles?

[@brunoflores4002]

Meso customs sells a kit to blackout the interior, including the door handles. Check them out

[@natewilliams2445]

@@brunoflores4002 Absolutely. Have one on order that should be here today or tomorrow. What I'm curious about is the outside door handle. If I'm not mistaken (at least on my 2018 Limited) the exterior door handles have a chrome trim piece.

[@Runnin4Tacos]

They are all wrapped

[@TheMiztastic]

Great video in your opinion which one would go good with a cement color Tacoma?

[@peteniemela9900]

Did you ever figure out which one your going to go with? I too have the cement color. The dark red is the one I like best

[@TheMiztastic]

@@peteniemela9900 I haven’t decide yet but the red one for sure but now I’m undecided between that one and the meso tail lights.

[@peteniemela9900]

I seen Tacoma lifestyle has the alpha Rex on sale

[@FormedAndFunctioned]

Do these have built in resistors so that if you have, for example, their sequential head lights, the tails/head lights won’t hyper flash?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Correct

[@rogerjohnson4998]

I have a 2018 Silverado installed the alpha Rex tail lights now my blinkers blink, real fast and on the dash it says turn signal malfunction. How can I fix that?

[@pewbangpew8109]

My truck is quicksand idk which one would look best 🤔

[@jgtt1493]

High squeal and vibration?

[@datashadow]

It may look different in person but it looks like the white one is more orange and the red redder when lit. Is that true?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Correct

[@shedo808]

why are the lights flickering?

[@MrWortWort1]

How do they look when you have hazard on? Will the amber the light turn on for hazard?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Amber will be for the turn signal and harzard

[@OddaKatsu]

Mines doesn’t have the activation when you start up. Have you heard of this issue?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Make sure you have the correct wire harness /module.

[@OddaKatsu]

@@Runnin4Tacos Nvm. I didn’t realize it activates when you turn your headlights on. I thought it was supposed to activate when you turn on the truck lol

[@jacobwonder653]

Is that chrome trim on the inside

[@Runnin4Tacos]

There is

[@earthheartcenterforconscio6283]

What about brakes ON while activating a turn signal or the hazard lights? I’ve had the previous Alpha Rex model of these on my Taco for months now and just discovered the other day that the turn signal is canceled out when the brake pedal is depressed, because the turn signal and brakes use the same light. Same with the hazard lights. This creates a safety concern in long braking scenarios, because following drivers no longer see a turn signal or hazard lights when the brakes are applied. I’m considering upgrading to this new set, but don’t see the point if they’re lacking in a separation of the braking and turn indicator/hazard lights features. From what I’ve seen in your video, it appears that they likely do, but I’m still wondering since it wasn’t specifically demonstrated. Looking forward to your response so that I can determine whether to upgrade my upgrade 🤓 Thanks for another great video!

[@robertlesnik7023]

Did you ever happen to get any answer on this? I am also wondering the same thing

[@earthheartcenterforconscio6283]

@@robertlesnik7023 🙁 No, not yet … I may have to contact AlphaRex directly.

[@joshuam3903]

@@earthheartcenterforconscio6283 Pleas keep us updated if you find out I would love to know as well.

[@jonathanD1989]

Mine had this problem. Switched back to OEM . Big safety hazard Alpha Rex kept paying dumb when I would email them sent video after video showing them the issue but got nothing out of it, gave up and gave up on this company.Sucks cause lights look so nice

[@robob221]

Is this compatible with SR 3rd gen?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Yes, they are!

[@ro19978]

Are the LED’s replaceable?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

LEDs are built in. Alpharex has a pretty good warranty process on their products.

[@paulthompson661]

Will these work in 2023 Tacoma off road?

[@Runnin4Tacos]

They are tested on a 22 but not yet on a 23. If the connectors are the same, which I think they are then I don't see why not.

[@iiTzSkeletor]

Damn I have a black taco and I’m torn between the red or the alpha black

[@Runnin4Tacos]

Really comes down to the turn signals

[@azrielmolina4914]

@@Runnin4Tacos yeah I have the same problem. I don't like how the alpha black looks when the truck is off but the amber turn signal are something else

[@mikeyredfl3976]

I have/had a set of AlphaRex Tails on My Tundra in smoke.... The passenger stop light failed less than 1 year 4K miles... Have been in touch with Alpharex at least 5 times and still don't have a replacement.... Poor customer service buyer beware.

[@sighermike]

Is it just me or do the red ones look like they're going to start singing the Rocky Horror Picture Show opening credits to us? See 2:27 of the video.

[@Runnin4Tacos]

😂

[@homie817x]

Đẹp vậy

[@jsracer3]

Just bout these for my 19 trd sport...thr connectors are not the same tho 😭😭

[@stephenlarue850]

I just got them too for my 22 try sport and the connectors on the lights are flat and the wiring harness from the truck is totally different. Did you ever get this resolved?

[@jsracer3]

@stephenlarue850 no, I'm having to return them...apparently the ones that were sent are for the "led package" sure I could splice them and make it work, but I'm just going to return and get the correct ones.

[@stephenlarue850]

@@jsracer3 I was thinking the same thing. When I ordered mine from Tacoma Lifestyle it just said fits all Tacomas and easy 5 minute install…. No mention that there is different wiring harnesses.

[@jsracer3]

@@stephenlarue850 same exact issue I ran into...description said compatible with all 16-23 tacomas....but once I contacted them about a return....thats when they explained about these being for tacomas with the led package only. That's something I felt should have been made clear in the descriptions to avoid this issue, but a lesson learned for sure.

[@stephenlarue850]

@@jsracer3 did you purchase from Tacoma Lifestyle? Are they refunding in full including return shipping cost on them and/sending you the correct ones with no additional charge shipping?

[@beethao920]

Stock

[@rockyk1395]

The stock is waaaaay better. Save your $430