AlphaRex Tacoma TRD Style LUXX Series LED Headlights Install & Review on 2019 Tacoma (3rd Gen)

[@Shortbus164]

I saw a few people saying they had some issues with the DRL not working on one side or the other. Regarding this specific set of Alpharex lights on the 2019 TRD OR, there is a high probability that one of the 2 pins got bent during the plug in. Happened to mine. Had to remove the plug, straighten the pin on the housing, and repeat the plug. All good after that. Inspect the pins prior to installation. It can save you some time. Another issue I came across was the loss of my aftermarket remote start after install. I made the mistake of "testing" everything before reinstalling the grille and associated sensor plugs. Once all plugs were connected, everything worked as it should. In case anyone comes across these problems down the road with their install, I thought I'd help. Great video of this install, btw. Very helpful.

[@JuniorJr_23]

Cool lights. Cheaper than the NOVA! Would like to see the light on a wall to see the cutoff. Will buy soon.

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching, here is the light out and light cutoff video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@JPfigspokemon]

I have the 2020 trd offroad with the oem sequential headlights already but it's not bright enough for me does the Rex have its own led that you can switch or is it a chip like the oem led

[@bradazac]

I wanna see some night shots of these, I currently have diode dynamics sl1’s in stock headlights. They ain’t cutting it, I need more throw.

[@GearheadJT]

I'll work on another review with some night shots here in the next couple of days!

[@burtonstunt77]

Same, I'd love to see or read a review on the brightness of these at night.

[@hunkyhenry6092]

be a man a get a lightbar

[@rcaddiction1956]

I have the xenondepot xtreme LED in mine. They’re bright, but patterns V outs. I want more output and that sequential feature

[@GearheadJT]

@@burtonstunt77 Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@GearheadJT]

THANKS FOR WATCHING! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE TACOMA VIDEOS! Let me know what you think about the build so far! 👉 Parts Used In Video ►AlphaRex TRD (LUXX Series) Tacoma LED Headlights: bit.ly/3mFFkMG ►5% OFF Coupon at TheYotaGarage | CODE: HARLEY

[@unmovable1]

Are the bulbs changeable on these headlights or this a sealed system?

[@GhettoFabulous670]

Finally! Tho tbh oem tacoma led head lights, the drl looks better and brighter

[@tontang6704]

To much work trust me I keep my oem trd pro put led on its

[@jdlegas]

Just ordered the same set and after seeing the yellow bajas on yours I think I am gonna get the amber lense over the clear

[@GearheadJT]

Great choice, in my opinion the amber looks much better!

[@CSQUAR3DsBaCk]

Love these headlights! Really considering these for my Tacoma. My question is what do you do when the LEDs go out?

[@makamakalena3464]

Hey dude great video. So I installed my AlphaRex luxx lights on my Tacoma Trd sport. I saw that you cut the add a fuse off and connected to the red wire from the DRL. So when you start your truck does your drl lights come on when you have the headlight switch to drl. My drl's only come on when I turn on the fog lights. Pryor to swapping these lights my drl's came on when I start my truck up, because the headlight switch is on drl. Can you maybe make some light of this. I love my AlphaRex Headlights. Not bad for girl doing her own install. Thanks for your time. By the way I have the AlphaRex Jet-black taillights on order.

[@patj4302]

This video helped big time with connecting the headlights up to the truck! Thank you!

[@mannyg5130]

What harness did you buy/ use to install. Just got the headlights and it seems I’m missing a harness for the DRL

[@GearheadJT]

When I purchased the headlights I just selected that I had a TRD Model and it came with the harness.

[@elkin05166]

hello I liked the video I have a question how much did the headlights cost you and what is the link thanks

[@GearheadJT]

Here is the link, when I get them they were in the high $800's, but the price has gone up since. theyotagarage.com/products/alpharex-trd-reflector-style-led-headlights-alpha-black-2016-toyota-tacoma-ahl-tt16-l-sa-lb?ref=h5qzbvgfat0

[@SwitchySniping]

Just bought these lights for my SR so that little module box with all the extra wires I don’t even need to worry about that if I don’t want the light show????

[@vettedsin]

is this even available yet? i like the stock look. not a fan of that ice cube projectors look.

[@GearheadJT]

Same here, I love the OEM Look on these. And yes they are: ►AlphaRex TRD (LUXX Series) Tacoma LED Headlights: bit.ly/3mFFkMG

[@sethstringer4204]

Mine will do the light show on unlock but not lock. Any ideas? Also, is it normal to have one of the OEM plugs left unplugged as well as one of the connections to the new headlight (the yellow wire that plugs in on the driver side) on the passenger side? It’s the one that connects to the piece you have to splice into the gray wire, but I don’t see how to connect that to the driver side..? Could this be the problem to the first question?

[@myintmaung3099]

Hay bro do you know how to adjust that alpha Rex lux. ?

[@lyricalwhey2026]

Someone please help. I installed these on my Tacoma. When I turn on my headlights, the DRL on the passenger side shuts off

[@GearheadJT]

Sounds like it's an issue with the DRL Module, I would check all the wiring to make sure there is no shorts. If that doesn't work call or email AlphaRex, they have great support.

[@BLITZKRIEG1221]

I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Sport, do I need to purchase the 90.00 Conversion Harness also? Thanks in advance

[@GearheadJT]

Yes, you will need the harness for all TRD Models

[@weaponxduarte]

Has anyone figured out how to switch the drl to amber?

[@myintmaung3099]

Hay bro do you know how to adjust the light. I install mine today and it’s looks kind of too high. Thanks for the video it’s help a lot to install.

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching, yes it's very simple, on the back of the lights there is a silver bolt with grooves on the edges, this is made so you can use a phillips screw driver to adjust the height of the light , just pull up to a wall and make sure both your light beams are even, here is a photo of the bolt: aws.alpharexusa.com/wp-content/uploads/20200925035247/2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-toyota-tacoma-trd-with-with-stock-led-headlights-3-scaled.jpg

[@mykhaylokravtsev371]

I bought these and the light output is horrible! Is there anything I can do to make them brighter? Anyway to change out the LEDs? Very disappointed

[@x8o8NALU8o8x]

For me, the DRL light output is great when the vehicle is off and you lock/unlock the vehicle. But as soon as you start the vehicle, the DRLs get dimmer and the light output sucks. As for the low/high beams, they're about the same as OEM. I'm pretty disappointed in the light output as well but I love how it looks. Do you have the same issue? Or is your light output horrible all together?

[@omardominguez9142]

@@x8o8NALU8o8x I want to get these, do you recommend them? The light output is comparable to the oem output or worse ?

[@x8o8NALU8o8x]

@@omardominguez9142 If you care mainly for looks, I’d recommend these. The DRL light output is pretty bad. Low/high beams are about the same as OEM headlights with LED bulbs.

[@omardominguez9142]

@@x8o8NALU8o8x yes it’d mainly be for looks, thank you very much I really appreciate it! I hope u have a good day, damn I wish the DRLs were better

[@x8o8NALU8o8x]

@@omardominguez9142 No problem. I don’t know if it’s just the pair that I got or that’s how they all are, but I do wish the DRLs were brighter too. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@arcfst]

How are the headlights holding up? Would you buy them again?

[@GearheadJT]

They have been great, I would definitely buy them again!

[@guywhosleepallday8194]

A question i have to ask. Since you run 887 with 5100. Have your front have any sag yet. On the tacoma world forums. Alot of people been having sag problem with their 888 with no weight in the front. 887 is softer then the 888. I was wonder if you have any problem with sag yet.

[@GearheadJT]

I haven’t had any sag issues, the springs have held up perfectly.

[@ed566101]

Do some night shots please I want to see the output

[@GearheadJT]

Light output and cutoff video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@SethStringer-e5y]

This is a long shot, but I ran into an issue today where the DRLs are NOT working. Everything has been fine up to this point. Everything else works fine, but I don’t get the light show or DRLs when I lock/unlock w my key fob.. the light show works if I flip the headlight switch inside the truck. I noticed that it looks like a wire has disconnected on the passenger side, but cannot for the life of me figure out where it disconnected from. It’s been about 3 years since I installed these so going off of memory is a big NOPE. The disconnected wire is on the TRD harness on the passenger side. Any helpful info from anyone is greatly appreciated! I’ll note that my switch inside is always set on Auto.

[@BradR-503]

Any updates? This is word-for-word what I am experiencing right now. My lights have only been on for three months and were working perfectly until about a week ago. Light show only works when switching to headlights and no DRL at all. None of my wires seem to be disconnected though.

[@ronnieworasen2467]

Nice video! Was able to install it on my tacoma. Only thing is my passenger side drl keeps flickering any Idea ?

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like there might be an issue with the actual light if it's flickering, I would call AlphaRex Directly!

[@ronnieworasen2467]

Thank you!

[@DrcuriousYT]

Any update?

[@DarrellPowers-xk1lg]

Did the headlights come with the adapter harness?

[@rx8dude907]

I heard light output sucks on these

[@GearheadJT]

Just made a video on the light out: Light output and cutoff video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@goodstuffrighthere]

Hey are these the black on black or just the black? Where did you order these from?

[@GearheadJT]

These are the Alpha Black ones, here you go: theyotagarage.com/products/alpharex-trd-reflector-style-led-headlights-alpha-black-2016-toyota-tacoma-ahl-tt16-l-sa-lb?ref=h5qzbvgfat0

[@NARKICU187]

Wanna see some output. What bulbs you running?

[@GearheadJT]

Running bulbs which came with the lights : Light output and cutoff video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@SwitchySniping]

Do you have to use the relay box? I installed mine and my DRLs are staying lit and I can’t get them to go off without taking my red wire off the battery

[@mykhaylokravtsev371]

I didn’t install the Harness and it works just fine without it. I think the harness is for the SR or SR5 models not sure tho. I have a trd off road

[@goodstuffrighthere]

@@mykhaylokravtsev371 have any issues with one side not working? I’ve tried hooking it up both ways and the passenger side drl won’t come in except for after the startup dance when I have the harness connected

[@vd2597]

I just installed mine. Everything works except for the high beams. Did you have the same issue?

[@GearheadJT]

Mine worked 100% - maybe try rotating the high beam plugs 180 degrees.

[@vd2597]

@@GearheadJT I tried that. Still didn't work

[@RYAable]

hi is alpharex headlights is the same brightness as the original headlights led drl

[@GearheadJT]

No, these AlphaRex lights are much brigher compared to the OEM lights. Also the DRL's are brighter vs stock.

[@keithchhieng44]

No need to adjust or aim the headlights when done? They look just amazingly awesome with lights dancing!

[@jacobponce25]

Love the content man! I have the same taco and it’s cool to see what all you have done to yours! Keep it up! 👍🏽

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@lucasdejesusmatutepadilla6804]

I followed step by step and my headlight isn't working properly.

[@DanNguyen-xz5ed]

Just got the same pair. Sorry if this is a rookie question but does the passenger side also come with a TRD converter? I’m not planning on installing the dancing lights

[@turbobze]

Can you do a video showing the beam pattern.

[@GearheadJT]

Here you go! Light output and cutoff video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@rcaddiction1956]

Is this the black on black or black series

[@GearheadJT]

These are the AlphaBlack: theyotagarage.com/collections/alpharex/products/alpharex-trd-reflector-style-led-headlights-alpha-black-2016-toyota-tacoma-ahl-tt16-l-sa-lb?ref=h5qzbvgfat0

[@garyh8574]

Can you do a light display showing the beam pattern and how it lights up the road

[@GearheadJT]

Done: Light output and cutoff video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKbp2ioiqh3opY

[@marcoblv]

Is the additional wiring harness (the one you attach to the battery) just for the lock/unlock light show, or is it necessary for overall function? Thank you. PS nice truck!

[@GearheadJT]

Great question, it's for the light show/drl function. Headlights will work without it.

[@marcoblv]

​@@GearheadJT thank you for clearing that up!

[@scottykillmore7549]

thetopalovic, will the turn signal be sequential without it?

[@Robwho58]

@@marcoblv I know I am a year late but actually if you don't use the harness that goes to the battery and you just hook up the DRL's with the separate connectors you will get the light show when you start the truck but not when you lock/unlock. If you don't mind that then it is strictly plug and play.

[@marcoblv]

@@Robwho58 No worries and thanks for the additional information. Are you still happy with the lights after a year? Thx!

[@guy3749]

I don’t like your truck I fricken love it!! Those lights are awesome, it was an easy install , thanks for showing us how.

[@devildoc6749]

Question, when you ran the long wire to the passenger side, if that wire connected stays on after your turned the truck off, how do you fix that problem and my main lights do not turn on, but the running does. can you offer some input on this please.

[@jessestone294]

Great video thank you! One question though.. you know how there is a TRD adapter for the drl that has a plug and a short red wire… you spliced it with the grey wire.. what do I do with that plug and short red wire on the passenger side ?

[@J.G.Romo.W.]

Hey did you figure it out?

[@jessestone294]

@@J.G.Romo.W. I’m pretty sure. You just don’t do anything on the passenger side right?

[@J.G.Romo.W.]

@@jessestone294 From what I’m told at work. (Toyota) the “short red wire and grey wire you spliced” with the driver side. You don’t do anything with them on the passenger side. So the extra short red wire is in a way extra? I hooked everything up and they work with both of those 2 not running to anything. Did you find anything else?

[@jessestone294]

@@J.G.Romo.W. thank you very much! That is what I have found. If I may ask.. what do you do at Toyota?

[@J.G.Romo.W.]

@@jessestone294 I’m a mechanic.

[@dencat6618]

What size tires are those ? btw nice truck !!

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks! Tires are Milestar Patagonia M/T (285/75R16 - 33X11.50)

[@lucho1194]

How is the DRL in comparisson with the NOVA? Same?

[@robertobutacjr.8064]

do i need to splice to get the DRL working or can i just do the add a fuse

[@skdhaliwal4292]

Your Tacoma looks great man.

[@GearheadJT]

SK Dhaliwal Thank You!

[@trevorwilliams6409]

Super sick man! Sorry I may have missed it, do these have an amber DRL version? Thank you man!!!

[@Operation3Sixty]

I just installed Alpha Rex headlights and Im not sure what im supposed to do with these 2 wires on the passenger side. One that goes from the DRL (the one we used to splice into the wire where the add-a-fuse was on the driver side) and the round shaped connector. The lights work like they should, so idk what these wires could be for... Thanks

[@bboyguambomb]

Installing some lights right now, did you figure out if they stay unplugged?

[@juventinomorenomoreno611]

The adapters its cuming with headlights or is separate

[@Oaxacooverland]

Does your roof rack make alot of wind noise ? , and what brand is it ? 🌮🇲🇽

[@GrecoLoscar]

Thanks for the video, help me a lot Thanks, I have the same Taco se color, and I all Ready install the same headlights, Love how they look 🤩🤩🤩

[@juanbritos5121]

how many inches lift is your truck

[@J.G.Romo.W.]

No information on the passenger side.. or?

[@GM_YYC]

I really love the color of your truck. Mine is cement grey, but i prefer yours by far. What's this color name ?

[@davidcaraveo3421]

Calvary blue

[@wreybinrios5098]

Do you have rubbing issues with those 285/75/R16 tires the the 2” leveling ?

[@GearheadJT]

Slight rubbing at full lock and full compression on trails.

[@geoffprince24]

Not a single output shot what a waste of time.

[@robertyoung8289]

I paid 50k for my new headlights. It came with a free TRD PRO. 😃

[@GearheadJT]

😂

[@trdfred7992]

Joke name

[@tontang6704]

New it not nice old look mean and nice

[@david6372]

Will Raptor lights work with the DRLs ?

[@GearheadJT]

Yes they will, you can either splice into the harness or keep it easy and use a add a fuse for the raptor lights.

[@david6372]

@@GearheadJT so I have the plug and play for the raptor lights, do you know if this method would still work for these headlights

[@YotaVida]

After watching your vid I decided to purchase today!

[@colbylacouture821]

Hey man, Awesome lights! I just installed these in my 2021 Trail Edition (SR5), so I did not use the adapter (No LED's). Right now, the right blinker works sometimes, and other times, the "blink" from the cab is extremely fast and the right blinker wont work. Any idea what this could be? I made sure everything is snug.

[@omardominguez9142]

I’m want to buy these, how are the headlights after a month? I just want to see if they are worth it or not... how is the cut off? Thank you

[@Myfrilleddragons]

On the passenger side did you have a single wire that didn't have hook up to anything?

[@aldrinarellano1784]

Did you install the same. Headlights and did you have one drl plug not plug in and also the yellow wire ?

[@DrcuriousYT]

Yes you leave passenger side unplug

[@coolio9088]

How’s the output ?

[@GearheadJT]

It's great. Huge improvement over the stock lights. In the video I mentioned that they are comparable to the oem lights with aftermarket Diode Dynamics SL1 LED's. However after driving around with them at night these are a bit brighter. Overall I'm super stoked on them.

[@coolio9088]

@@GearheadJT i led with the stock housing but i want a better look, thanks for the info

[@rx8dude907]

Hey don't you have another channel called knightaco??

[@GearheadJT]

I don't, that's not my channel, he makes great content too though! kzbin.info/door/jBWOj4NDiv0zQGPhZaf_VA

[@kevinrenteria3641]

Great vid, used this to install on my taco last night and very straightforward. Thanks! However, does yours do the light dance on both unlock and lock like mine? For all those asking and wining about the light output, these are significantly brighter than stock. Zero complaints..

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped! Yes, mine does the light show on both lock/unlock!

[@jessestone294]

Awesome video!!!

[@aldrinarellano1784]

Is the passenger side drl left un plug and also the yellow plug unplug too?

[@bboyguambomb]

Did you figure it out? I’m stuck on that at the moment I’ve been looking 2-3 hours for a video that addresses it

[@hunkyhenry6092]

You should title your channel "How to spend the most $ on your Tacoma without making it any better"

[@YotaVida]

Called his money, his truck, he can do what he wants 😳😳

[@fenderbender5987]

"Got Salt?"

[@2006selbe]

I would also like to see some night shots please

[@GearheadJT]

Coming soon!

[@omardominguez9142]

@@GearheadJT how soon

[@adrianhurtado8192]

Thanks for uploading, this is only video I was able to find with these headlights. Can we have another one with night shots and also some shots of the lights with DRL only during the day? I’m trying to decide between the matte black and alpha black. Thanks in advance!

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks for watching, yes, I'll be uploading an updated video in the next few days.

[@FivexxXxx5]

Thats a a nice taco 🌮

[@GearheadJT]

Thanks!