I was just thinking the same thing. I replaced the high and low beams with LEDs, didn't have to remove anything. I also replaced the fog lights with Cali Raised LED cubes and the metal harness as well. Didn't have to remove anything. No problems reaching bolts and tightening screws with a socket either. Lol.
That's pretty cool, but I just bought 55w H11 Yellow bulbs, and got the same effect. Didn't have to remove anything but the old bulbs. Besides that the yellow/Amber lights make a HELL of a difference in snow and fog.
What bulbs did you buy? I sorta' like the bulb idea instead of the film. That way they wouldn't really appear yellow/amber until theyr'e turned on. Stealth lights.
I replaced the OSRAM H16 19 watt OE bulbs in my 2019 SR5 with Nokya NOK 7618 Hyper Yellow H11 55 watt bulbs. They're about twice as bright as the OE lights. No, they are not AMBER. More like a pale yellow. I wanted them for function more than looks. Cost was less than $20 for the pair. Plug and play install took about 5 minutes.
You know that you can change the bulb and apply lamin-x without removing the fog lamp assembly! just remove the outer plastic cover of the fog, and for the bulb you can access from the hood. Search for « LAMIN-X fog light yellow film mod » on tacomaworld, you’ll see what i mean
I like the idea of using Laminex to change the lens to Amber, but would just as soon keep the OE bulbs. I assume that would be OK. Have you tried that?
The downside to this is that Laminex reduces the light output around 48%, so keeping the OE bulbs would produce much less light, although the light color (around 2,700 Kelvin) is much better suited for fog/snow. On the other hand if you put LED bulbs in there you should note that your OE cut-off line is now gone and you'll be blinding oncoming traffic. The LED bulbs also tend to have a blue'ish tint (6,000 Kelvin and above) and that alters the color of the light emitted. If you could find an LED bulb around 4,500-5,000 Kelvin that would be ideal, but you'll still have the issue of no cut-off line with your beam pattern.
@@ArbitraryLifestyle I sorta' like the Amber H11 bulb idea instead of the film. That way they wouldn't really appear amber until they're turned on. I go for function over form.
Is there an advantage with the amber color rather than the yellow? I’ve been looking at the yellow Baja design fog light kit but not sure what option would be best
Love the look, but now you have a fog light with no cut-off line. No one makes and LED bulb that retains the cut-off line designed into a reflector housing. If you're going for just looks these are fine, until you're running them at night time and pissing off oncoming drivers. I would LOVE to see what your fog light beam pattern looks like being 20 feet away from a wall now.
Have you had a chance to read the lighting threads at Tacoma World? www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/ www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-leds-should-not-be-run-in-halogen-reflectors.454371/
Taco Twonz I just got a 2019 Tacoma sport and I hate the stock halogen. I'm love the LED look but Ive heard that too much power runs the risk of melting the headlamp. I don't know what to do.. Thanks for the reply. Subscribed!
@@Runny12456 The entire reason LED bulbs are popular for home/car/marine/work applications is because they drawn MUCH LESS power than halogen. Where in the world did you read that LEDs require more power? If you're saying the LEDs run hotter, have you never touched an LED bulb? They remain cool/cold.
This is best truck ever made !!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the video man. You should do another one driving or using at night.
Bubby Chubby yeah we totally forgot to
You DO NOT have to go through all that work to reach those bulbs. They are easily accessible from above. If you are just changing the bulbs that is.
I was just thinking the same thing. I replaced the high and low beams with LEDs, didn't have to remove anything. I also replaced the fog lights with Cali Raised LED cubes and the metal harness as well. Didn't have to remove anything. No problems reaching bolts and tightening screws with a socket either. Lol.
Yeah. I reached inside of mine to install the TRD pro fogs. Was the one if the most simple things I’ve ever done. This way makes it look so damn hard.
You guys are right lol we didn't even bother looking through the top
Put headlights and fog lights on a 2016 and 2020 BOTH from the top reaching down. 2 seconds each....
I was going to say lol, this is one way to do it.. just takes way longer
Looking good guys! Man, your channel been blowing up. Appreciate all the DIYs videos
Michael Tran appreciate it man!
That's pretty cool, but I just bought 55w H11 Yellow bulbs, and got the same effect. Didn't have to remove anything but the old bulbs. Besides that the yellow/Amber lights make a HELL of a difference in snow and fog.
What bulbs did you buy? I sorta' like the bulb idea instead of the film. That way they wouldn't really appear yellow/amber until theyr'e turned on. Stealth lights.
NATSCHKE FAMILY ADVENTURES yeah that works great too. Even better and easier actually
@@scrappycat1647 I like your thinking!
Which bulb did you buy?
I replaced the OSRAM H16 19 watt OE bulbs in my 2019 SR5 with Nokya NOK 7618 Hyper Yellow H11 55 watt bulbs. They're about twice as bright as the OE lights. No, they are not AMBER. More like a pale yellow. I wanted them for function more than looks. Cost was less than $20 for the pair. Plug and play install took about 5 minutes.
You used those as fog bulbs?
First. Looks nice I want to see the fogs with orange lamin-x without them on. I’m thinking about getting some lamin-x.
Bao T. Nguyen they match the amber grille lights perfectly when it's off
Can you please tell me the part number for those JDM led bulbs you installed please. Thanks. Great videos by way.
Enjoyed the video guys! Appreciate the time and effort that went into producing that. Holler if you need anything! - Ben
Lamin-x Protective Films of course! Love the quality and ease of install! Appreciate you guys!
That's exactly what I want to do. Match my fogs with my raptor lights. Great video. How much light do you lose by using covers?
birdieking33 not much honestly but haven't tested it with snow or anything yet
Those bulbs are no longer available, is there another option? Can i just search for H16 bulbs?
Any recommendations On blacked out headlight housings. Want to either A) Black the housing out or B) if any great replacement I’m up for it
Almost bought thenm jdm foglight for my 5th gen 5runner too
Looking good! Might have to be my next mod. Also if you are planning of swapping out wheels let me know I am looking for something Off-road wheels.
Javi Cespedes we are actually looking to switch out the wheels. Are you in Colorado?
@@Runnin4Tacos I do, I am located in Westminster!
You know that you can change the bulb and apply lamin-x without removing the fog lamp assembly! just remove the outer plastic cover of the fog, and for the bulb you can access from the hood. Search for « LAMIN-X fog light yellow film mod » on tacomaworld, you’ll see what i mean
That's good to know ! Thanks !
Outer plastic cover? You mean the clear cover that's sealed onto the fog light housing? Good luck getting that off.
ArbitraryLifestyle no the black plastic fog light bezel that surround the housing, 6 tabs are holding it, easy to remove
I like the idea of using Laminex to change the lens to Amber, but would just as soon keep the OE bulbs. I assume that would be OK. Have you tried that?
Scrappy Cat yeah that works too! Looks even more amber which we like
The downside to this is that Laminex reduces the light output around 48%, so keeping the OE bulbs would produce much less light, although the light color (around 2,700 Kelvin) is much better suited for fog/snow. On the other hand if you put LED bulbs in there you should note that your OE cut-off line is now gone and you'll be blinding oncoming traffic. The LED bulbs also tend to have a blue'ish tint (6,000 Kelvin and above) and that alters the color of the light emitted. If you could find an LED bulb around 4,500-5,000 Kelvin that would be ideal, but you'll still have the issue of no cut-off line with your beam pattern.
@@ArbitraryLifestyle I sorta' like the Amber H11 bulb idea instead of the film. That way they wouldn't really appear amber until they're turned on. I go for function over form.
Is that amber or yellow ? I looks yellow
I have long enough arms to reach the bulb without doing this if only doing the bulb that is.
Is there an advantage with the amber color rather than the yellow? I’ve been looking at the yellow Baja design fog light kit but not sure what option would be best
Better for fog and snow conditions. White light magnifies fog, or snow the yellow cuts through it.
What are the part numbers for the Laminex overlays?
Love the look, but now you have a fog light with no cut-off line. No one makes and LED bulb that retains the cut-off line designed into a reflector housing. If you're going for just looks these are fine, until you're running them at night time and pissing off oncoming drivers. I would LOVE to see what your fog light beam pattern looks like being 20 feet away from a wall now.
Can you remove the film if you change your mind without damaging the lens?
Jose Recoder yeah most definitely
Can you provide a product # for your reviews!!
Your links goto your Amazon page with multiple products..
Ryan ,redrider736 I apologise, which product did you want a link to?
Would lamin-x be a bad idea if I wanna keep my oem fogs?🤔
Aroldo Rodriguez definitely not! It would be great actually
Are these the G4 or the T1 model? Thanks
Thao Ly I forget which model it is to be honest. I think it's the T1
Have you had a chance to read the lighting threads at Tacoma World?
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-leds-should-not-be-run-in-halogen-reflectors.454371/
Damn you did a lot extra work for nothing!
Why didn't you just put the amber LED bulbs in?
We were cheap haha
Can you send me the exact website pls
What are the best led lights !?? Headlights
Jonny Smith hard to say. There's a lot, we use JDM ASTAR, there's also Morimoto Stroke 2
Don't do it! LEDs are terrible for headlight applications.
Taco Twonz I just got a 2019 Tacoma sport and I hate the stock halogen. I'm love the LED look but Ive heard that too much power runs the risk of melting the headlamp. I don't know what to do.. Thanks for the reply. Subscribed!
@@Runny12456 The entire reason LED bulbs are popular for home/car/marine/work applications is because they drawn MUCH LESS power than halogen. Where in the world did you read that LEDs require more power? If you're saying the LEDs run hotter, have you never touched an LED bulb? They remain cool/cold.
ArbitraryLifestyle maybe I just assumed they run hotter because several led kits I looked at have their own fans for each bulb
Hated the laminex product, threw it away
Why did you use the yellow ones?
Jesse Martinez we used the amber ones