2001 Tundra Headlamp replacement

[JeffKeryk]

This truck has pretty much never seen the inside of a garage. I've polished the headlamps a bazillion times. New was $80 shipped from RA. The side marker blinker lamps pop out. I guess the age and CA sunshine overcame the glue whatever seal... Both sides popped out under light prying on the marker assembly. Oops. Back to RA I guess... All good.

 

[The Critic]

The worst part about headlight replacement is finding a suitable place for the aiming.

 

[JeffKeryk]

The worst part about headlight replacement is finding a suitable place for the aiming.

You're supposed to aim 'em?

 

[drtyler]

Jeff, I hope you have good luck with them.

I installed some TYC on a friend’s 1st gen Tundra several years ago, and we could not never get them aimed right for good night driving. The patterns were not great, although the new lenses certainly looked nice.

In contrast, I installed OE Toyota headlamp lenses on my 1st gen, and they aimed nicely.

Hopefully the aftermarket companies have improved the patterns.

 

[meep]

Gen1 tundra was excellent to work on. My headlamps lost reflectivity over the bulbs from heat. Even if I got the lenses clear, they didn’t do great on the ground. I’m sure it was time. Probably the sturdiest, most reliable vehicle I’ve owned.