Top 5 Headlights For Your Toyota Tacoma | FULL REVIEW!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- We are Giving Away a NEW 2021 Toyota Tacoma + $15,000
Get Entered to Win - bit.ly/3PvtKCY
December 31st, 2022 is your last day to get entered.
Headlights reviewed in this video
XT PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS - bit.ly/3z9LUUG
ALPHA OWLS QUAD-PRO HEADLIGHTS - bit.ly/3IJrCnX
ALPHA REX TRD PRO STYLE HEADLIGHTS - bit.ly/3wXvQUY
MORIMOTO XB HEADLIGHTS - bit.ly/3RG7Opx
SPYDER AUTO MULTI-BEAM HEADLIGHT - bit.ly/3yJcrqp
Chapter Markers
0:00 Intro
1:32 How To remove Toyota Tacoma Headlights
9:04 How to identify Headlight Lo and Hi Beam Connectors on Tacoma
9:37 How to install Toyota Tacoma Headlights
13:30 Installation differences and challenges
16:22 Ease of Install Headlight Review
16:56 Headlight Features Review
23:15 Headlight Condensation Test
26:20 Headlight Output Test
29:32 Top Headlight Option
31:27 How to Win These Headlights + Truck - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks for these videos! I just purchased a 2022 TRD Sport and your videos have been extremely informative and inspiring for mod options and build ideas.
Please keep doing more videos like this for Tacoma mods! Love watching these!
I don’t even own a 3rd gen and I truly appreciate the video review, keep up the good work Mateo and team 🤙🏻
Love side by side comparisons like this, it helps us narrow down our choices along with learning the different features from other brands. Please do more videos like this. My ONLY complaint. Not everyone drives a newer Tacoma. I absolutely love my '09 SR5 prerunner & have no intention of giving it up just for a new truck. With that said, is it possible to do something like these videos for 2nd gen Tacomas? Look forward to more videos. Keep up the good work.
We’re looking at making more comparison videos with older gens as well we’re just a bit busy with the giveaway truck, but they’re definitely coming!!
Love how you made this video really shows the different type of headlights and how to install it so I can refer to this when I need to change it!
🔥
Just installed the Alpha Owls... replaced my oem halogen lights on my 2017 Tacoma. Your video was the catalyst I needed to do the install... thank you. One other thing I wish you had installed the Alpha Owls on this video... had to call them when I ran into a problem... no low beams. Big shout out to their customer service rep (Jimmy)... he stayed on the phone with me for a long time helping me figure what I needed to do to the low beam wiring connectors. Love the lights... great customer service... and again great video.
That’s so awesome to hear!
I have a 2 generation Toyota Tacoma and have made some changes , but still love those 50 / 60’s classic cars, they were and are still awesome.
Been waiting for this for 5 years lol, thank for doing the work, Alpharex is killing it and will be switching once my OG tacomabeast ones burn out. Pretty sure it was the 450 option here
Thanks for this video! I get confuse which light I want and this video definitely helps.
Beast indeed. First video I've seen, and certainly not the last. You're my new "go-to" for all things Tacoma. Well done sir.
Thanks bro! If there are any questions that our videos don’t answer, feel free to email us at support@tacomabeast.com 🤙 we have a team of experts dedicated to helping you out🙌
Great video. Really informative. Keep up the great work 👍
I got the projectors on sale a while back for 300. They look awesome I think for the price they can't be beat.
Yes finally another video!?! Let's go!
Just got a 2023 Taco with the upgraded oem LED headlights. They have some of the best light output i’ve ever seen. Even better than a projector style. And i’ve had many aftermarket options in the past with BMW’s. Including projector retrofits with morimoto HID’s. The cutoff line on projectors are nice, but the reflector style LED’s have much better output.
Thanks for making it easy for us to understand thanks for the detail you explain things Mateo gracias ..
Thank you so much for the info I really appreciate it 🙏
Great Info I have morimoto amber and I Luv them . And they have the start up feature also had them over a year and good to go. Thanks again
Notification squad wya!?!? Great stuff TacomaBeast! Keep up the awesome videos 🌮
🔥🔥🔥
Was going to buy the XT lights but now looking at this it’s better to get the AlphaRexx lights! Thanks!
Wooow great content Mateo, thanks man !!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
As a 2022 SR5 owner, this was a Uber Awesome Video. I was hesitant to install my new headlights but this video will get me motivated to upgrade!!
Hell yeah 🤙🔥
Is it plug and play? I’ve heard SR5 don’t have the same electrical plugs as TRD
@@scotth5978 You’re right, I have a new 23’ and was interested in swapping mine out too but the wiring harness and the astronomical price point changed my mind QUICK.
The spyder head lights were the brightest when you did your test. I do a lot of traveling. I'm so gonna go with the Spyders!!
Looks amazing, keep it up.
For those considering the Alpha Owls, I just got through the install. The low beam connector may require a pin swap. One of my head lights needed it, and the other did not. You swap the pin by using a small flat head to decompress the tab holding the pin in place. With that decompressed, you pull the wire out from the back. The orange gasket comes with it. The other black gasket then needs to be removed and inserted where you just pulled the pin out from. Also, my blinker didn’t work at first. You need to flip the connector 180 degrees and the sequential started to work. Hope this helped.
What year and model do you have?
@@RefrigeratedTP 22 TRD Sport
Very nice comprehensive review
Glad you liked it
Awsome video man! I was really considering the Spyder ones because of the square housing, but after realizing they don't have the lock and unlock sequence that the Alpharex ones have, I'm gonna have to go with Alpharex as the king so far. I especially do not like the turn signal for the Spyder ones, its just not as sleek and futuristic as the Alpharex.
this has convinced me not to change my headlights, the fact you gotta mess w/ the bumper just dissuaded me. But great video :)
Very thorough
This Video is a 1,000% Complete and Extremely Helpful , Thanks !!!
Glad it helped!
thats right! Couldn’t help to notice that Boca Juniors sticker on your throwback picture you put in the video. i own the Luxx version of the Alpharex and they are killer !! 👍🏼
😂😂
I got less than two minutes in. Solidified my decision. I'll save that money, build a plate bumper, and get a few kc lights or a light bar.
All the way with Morimoto option 😍👌
Morimoto 2nd Gen headlights have that Bugatti start up, looks good 👍
I really like the alpharex headlights
I'm not a really a fan of sequential turn signals, if the headlights come with that feature I'll be okay with it. But if I can have an option to choose between like what the Morimoto has. If the AlphaRex had that option, that would be a perfect, because of that light sequence when you unlock the doors lol
Thank you 🙏🏼
Alpha Rex definitely for the win! Its a great looking light. I have been considering that for my own truck. To may other things to do first. :)
😂
Just got tacoma sr access cab and I can’t wait to swap out the headlights all these options look great
Enjoy it! It’s the best part of having a taco
Very well done uninstallation / installation step by step video
Glad we were able to help 🤙
Before the video even started I knew you were gonna choose alpha rex bud
These are super cool
😂 it’s ultimately y’all’s choose y’know
Wow really good stuff
The stock Led lights on my TRD off road are brighter than almost all of these and look great and have sequential turn signals lol!
Should do some beam pattern comparison too
I like the Alpha Rex sequence. I’ll be ordering that light from you guys….. as soon as my wife gives me the OK…
😂😂💀
Those Alpha Owls are calling me…..loving the play by play installs. I dig it.
Just added them... what a difference! Be aware of the low beam connector... had to move pins around to make it work on my 2017 Tacoma... great customer service... call them if you have the same problem( no low beams)... they walked me through it...
@M. Guy Santiago what do you mean pins?
I have the Morimoto XB headlights on my Tacoma and those look the best out of all of the headlights.
I feel like the XBs are the best out there. Smooth lighting. I'm considering them over alpha
@@codyclanton7508 they’re definitely more qualitative for their price.
I also like the comparison of all the headlights.
Nice review. Alpha rex I'm sold TY
Glad I could help
Grade 'A' video, so well done. However, all the lights get an 'F' for not having a solid amber driving light.
The ugly Owl lights do and Morimoto have an amber option.
@@gamerscore88 that’s correct because I have the Morimoto lights. Best lights of them all IMO.
@@bryanr.3241 Morimoto w/amber are the best looking & performing, hence the price lol.
Alpha Rex also have an amber option
These lights are nice but I'll keep my stock LED option headlights on my '23 TRD Sport. Toyota did a great job on them. They look great and are super bright.
Do they have amber DRL?
@@yezkaholic No, the LRD DRLs are white. They turn into amber when the turn signals are active.
Morimoto baby!!!
How do the factory TRD pro headlights compare to these? I like my lights, but if there is something brighter, I want that.
TacomaBeast is doing well! What a pad! NICE-
But no way I am doing all that for new headlights- LOL😂
I want sold amber DRLs for $600. All are $1300 and up. Looks like I'll have to buy and modify. Thing is the manufacture would only have to swap out the Amber LED for the White ones. It's just changing the Pick&Place selection that populates the PCB.
I wouldn't use an impact driver to drive screws into plastic (YIKES!). I'd either use a drill with the clutch on the lowest torque setting, or hand tools.
Oem toyota led ones have the best output
I used to do automotive testing and prototype. To test those lamps for seal you gonna have to submerge the lamp to the water where the clear lens and black plastic mating.
Thanks for the tip 🤙
@@tacomabeast LEGIT?? @tacomabeast1
I've been shopping for lights for about a month to replace my stock halogens. I have chosen the Morimoto xb2. I don't like how the Alpha Rex lights project their beams: it's too much in the front of the vehicle. If the unlocking sequence is the distinguishing feature that pushes you to choose the Alpha Rex lights, the 2nd gen Morimoto XB lights offers a start-up sequence. To me, the Morimoto XB2 headlights are the better option if you are choosing between the two.
That’s a good breakdown!
I can’t wait to put these style of headlights on my 2nd gen.
You can find headlight options for second gens here tacomabeast.com/collections/headlights-tail-lights-2nd-gen they’re mostly made by the same manufacturer so they’ll have similar features
Should’ve compared to OEM LED’s. A lot of ppl are trying to see if the output difference between OEM & Aftermarket is worth it.
OEM LED is better than most of these on output and build quality. Not to mention, for the price of a few of these you can buy the OEM housings with money to spare.
I had to like the video just because of the Knight Rider comment!
😂
I wish you would have also compared them to the OEM LED headlights
We’ll keep that in mind for next time 🤙
Alpha rex all day no question....
Please do this same video for the 4Runner!
👀😳
What about tacoma limited? Can those headlights be installed in a limited ?
Will the Alpha Owl fit a 2022 TRD Sport with no DRL?
Thanks, but Where are each headlight Assembly made? Is it China or Japan is what I want know
Installed morimoto this month and am very disappointed in the drl. Straight up look like light strips people put on their wall with the gap of darkness between each LED. Wishing I got the more expensive amber drl, they look a lot more solid.
New he was gonna pick AlphaRex.... lol. personally, I have the Gen 2 Abmber DRL Morimoto headlights and they look the best to me!
Dude I have the morimoto as well amber those are the best I knew this guy would pick his own brand lol
Please make one for older models, I have an 09 and been wanting to change up the lights but don't know which to get
You can find headlight options for second gens here tacomabeast.com/collections/headlights-tail-lights-2nd-gen they’re mostly made by the same manufacturer so they’ll have similar features
I'm more interested in the warranties???
For $1600 that headlight better outlive me!!
What about the Toyota OEM LED’s?
No hyperflash on any of these turn signals? No need for resistors?
Wish someone did this for the Tundra... im debating on the OEM or Headlight revolutions..
Oem!...
My alpharex LUXX low beam on passenger went out, and after some detective work. I realized the problem was in the headlight. Worse part I'm away from college stocks took 140$ to ship as they won't send you a new pair until the old ones come...they did honor the warranty but I also had to install them...definitely a pain...but they performed well over all...I just hope it was a bad batch.
Glad to hear they honored the warranty, bad batches can happen sometimes but it’s definitely not the norm 🤙
Spider 5th one
Night Rider was a television series.
I would like to see you add a test where you are the oncoming vehicle. It looks like 3 out of 5 are running lux figures that would indicate you are using high beams as your low beams and we all know how much fun and how safe it is to be blinded by oncoming vehicles. It possibly could show how each aftermarket light is focused and see if that makes a difference as well. Additionally, we all know how some LEDs can be bright and dim at the same time due to diffusion. Maybe a test where you are the driver and test how well you can read a sign from a certain distance with stock vs aftermarket.
That’s a really cool idea! We’ll definitely consider it for future videos🤙
Okay, optics are a bit tricky for you to get some results, but I would love to see double brightness Led's so that they would proyect both low and high beam
But knowing that is not an option, I would love to see someone using that grille space to acomodate for a huge high beam and have all the rest always on with the low beams. Maybe even wire the high beams to any aftermarket lights to get a blast of light when you pull that little stick next to the steering wheel. And of course the "off" switches to be law compliant.
That’s a cool way to test them! We’ll keep it in mind for next video 🤙
@@tacomabeast Thanks for noticing my comment. I have a question though... If I'm on a budget and I want a "tacomabeast" myself, where do I begin? I would love it to be more of a desert runner than a rock crawler with big 35s on 17" wheels, nice sus lift, lights and some other things I have designed myself like bed rack and roof rack.
Something like a hibrid between the Gator tacoma you guys made and the widebody tacoma you had on an interview (the one that was borned out of a totaled Taco).
Thanks a lot, hope to hear from you guys soon
The headlights you chose are awesome! What color alpha Rex did you choose the black, alpha black or chrome?
Alpha black
Will the spyder auto have 4 or 5 connecters if I pick the halogen option?? I have an SR5 2021 and the headlights look amazing and I’ll love a pair.
The halogen option should have 4 connectors. The LED version has 5
The best one is still the OEM TRD PRO headlight.
Eh… 🤷♂️
I'm a alpha owl fan
I’m not concerned with day lights, I never really understood why people run their lights on a sunny day. What’s the best upgrade for driving in dark roads in the winter? Stock lights are terrible. Thanks for the video!
Mainly a safety thing. Some insurers give discounts for DRLs cuz it can catch other drivers' attention before a collision. For winter you're best off getting amber auxillary lights as they contrast much better against snow.
Philips H9 halogen bulb upgrade or oem led. All the aftermarket lights are junk. Some worse than others
Can you do one for the 2nd gens ?
You can find headlight options for second gens here tacomabeast.com/collections/headlights-tail-lights-2nd-gen they’re mostly made by the same manufacturer so they’ll have similar features
Good job on trying to be as objective as possible in your comparison testing but I have to point out a few errors. The first test involving the “brightness” of the DRL isn’t exactly a proper test. Your chart says you measured intensity at only 10 ft and it looks like you took those measurements directly in front of the truck at a relatively low position. DRLs are designed to be visible to oncoming traffic which means the beams *should* have higher intensity at angles relating to the opposite side of the lane where the heads of other drivers are (not in the same lane as the truck near the ground). Simulating this properly would require you to position the illuminance meter in the opposite lane at a height of 43 inches from the ground (average eye height for oncoming traffic). A reasonable distance would be 25 feet. Taking measurements this way provides more accurate results because, again, the DRL is meant to be seen by oncoming traffic at a distance.
The next thing I wanted to point out was aim. Unless I missed it, I didn’t see you mention or demonstrate to your viewers how to aim those headlamps. This is crucial to your low beam testing. A properly aimed lamp will provide the maximum performance as it was designed. As little as being off 1 INCH can reduce the beam reach by roughly 85 feet. If all the beams for each set of lamps weren’t set to the correct aiming height (which for the Tacoma specifically is 37.5 inches from the ground) then the test isn’t accurate. Also the area you used to set the beam is crucial. Lamps are designed to be aimed by either using the LEFT side of the cutoff or the RIGHT side of the cutoff based on a lens marking. Which side of the cutoff did you use?
Does anybody have a small gap in the fender after getting their headlights done? It’s on both sides only in one small place
Are the morimotos not the gen 2 headlights? Those also have the startup sequence.
Morimoto has both third and second gen options 🤙
Totally off subject but did you move back to south Florida
The owl is my fav
Nah still in Austin, we were in soflo visiting family when we shot this 😂
weird how you don't need indicators visible from the side of vehicles in the US
Hi, is there any way to have the DRL on yellow on the Morimoto ones?
Thank you!
I believe the morimoto either come in white or yellow but there’s no way to switch between the two
How did you do the tests? Did you have 5 trucks or swapped them all out for testing
Swapped them all out for testing… it was a long day to say the least 😂
Sweet 😋
1600$ that’s offensive to my wallet!
After watching this video, I think I actually like the stock headlight housings. I think I'll keep them now.
Y’know what they say, to each their own 🤷♂️😂
Seems like Tacoma beast got sponsored by alpha Rex lol it’s Morimoto amber gang
Nahhhh It’s just the truth 🤷♂️😂
Alpha Rex has amber DRL
@@Alfirio how do I make them amber? I want them so bad
@@nateramirez875 if you bought the version that has both (switchback) then it should come with the switch or harness. Idk I haven’t bought them yet haha it’s in their website though
I’m still skeptical due to LED turn signal that came with light. Do I need resistors to prevent hyper flashing?
I’ve spent over $800 dollars turn signal. I’ve tried GTR lighting and VLED, nothing worked 2018 Tacoma trd off-road 4x4.
These don’t typically hyperflash
Are the alpha red headlights you have in the video alpha black or black
Alpha black 🤙
Alpha Owl
Please do second gen head lights??!!!
👀
Hey guys, I'm reading some reviews of Tacoma owners like myself who purchased their trucks with the upgraded LED headlight package, who then later decided to upgrade again with some of these options like Morimoto and discovered that their Toyota LED's weren't compatible with the new Morimotos. Am I not understanding the parts & process of this type of upgrade? I have a 2023 TRD Off Road. Mahalo!
You would have to select the correct harness for the newer models of the LED package 🤙