Top 5 Tail Lights For Your Toyota Tacoma | Review
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Tail Lights reviewed in this video:
- XT LED TAIL LIGHTS - bit.ly/3QE7Bmd
- The WINJET LED TAIL LIGHTS - bit.ly/3QoXb9P
- The SPYDER AUTO TAIL LIGHTS - bit.ly/3PC9oXD
- ALPHA REX LUXX-SERIES SEQUENTIAL LED TAIL LIGHTS - bit.ly/3Pljz2j
- MESO CUSTOMS ULTIMATE TAIL LIGHTS - bit.ly/3SPzNDN
Chapter Markers:
0:00 Intro
0:52 How To Remove Toyota Tacoma Tail Lights
1:35 Different types of Tail Light connectors
2:36 How to install Toyota Tacoma Tail Lights
4:22 Tail Light Features
7:41 Side By Side Comparison
8:03 Light Output Test
9:32 Final Thoughts
Пікірлер: 268
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.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
Great review. Really enjoyed see the side by side comparison.
Love this tail light comparison. I was considering the Alpharex lights but now think I'll just swap my bulbs for some super bright Vleds. It makes no sense to me to spend hundreds on lights that have less output than stock.
I considered the meso 🤣 But could not deny the the alpha Rex for my 22 off-road they simply look the best. And I sure could use a new white Taco !🙏 enjoying building my blacked out beauty.
You explained very well 😊,im getting the first one white and black👍👍
I installed the Meso Customs Total Tail Stage 1 ( harness), on my 2023 Tacoma SR5 v6 4x4, the OEM taillight assembly is all red no chrome at all, did not have to install resistors. The price was $150 so definitely much cheaper than replacing the taillight assembly, much brighter than OEM in all stages. My girl wants to get me custom taillights for Christmas but I’m so happy with the Meso Customs harness that I’m keeping it on the truck.
Great review. Thank you!
Just installed my Alpharex Luxx, they are pretty awesome
I just got the alpharex luxx and I love it
Honestly though: I’m thankful you posted this video because it’s made me realize that all this is merely about preference & opinion. Replacing tail lights is all about aesthetics & it really doesn’t affect the overall performance of the truck in any way. So it seems silly to me to waste money on replacing stock tail lights that work & perform perfectly as is. But I am thankful you posted this video because it’s helped me realize this. ✌🏾
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Glad we were able to help! But you are correct there is virtually no difference besides preference 🤙
the Alpharex are amazing, I love them
Best comparison I've seen!
Saludos, yo instale las luces traseras MESO hace 6 meses, actualmente tienen problemas de mucha humedad que se les filtra y además el plástico transparente esta presentando reventaduras, una lástima pues me gustaban mucho, pero son de muy mala calidad, aunque el precio es muy alto. Ya compre las luces traseras de AlphaRex, voy a instalarlas y espero me resulten de mejor calidad.
Winjet with MESO’s all tail light mod. Cheaper and bright af
@jeremielavoie8324
Жыл бұрын
The winjet are cool af
Notification came just now. Always love your videos sir👍
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🤙
Ohhhhh mannnnnnn. I have the previous version of the Alpha Rex and I absolutely love them!! But these are soooooooo coooooooool. Do not underestimate how awesome the smoked lens looks.
I think the oem design looks the best but some of these are nice as well
I love my the Meso customs tail lights, it’s definitely the best looking!
@SR5CinCoYota
Ай бұрын
I’m think of same on Amazon. Did you have any issue with the fuse or anything like that thanks
Thank you for the video. I got the WinJets, very happy with them.
@colbybarss4750
Ай бұрын
Are you still happy with them?
@georgemagdaleno
29 күн бұрын
@@colbybarss4750 Yes no issues so far and it keeps my Tacoma looking up to date.
Yup ordered the Alfa Rex gonna be here on Friday
I think the winjet look the cleanest and spider look simple but cool and neither are to much. But I do like the meso sequential to match my headlights;)
I love the meso!!
Awesome video. Can you guys do a similar comparison video with third brake lights?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! We’ll definitely look into it 🤙
Do need to up any of my fuses with these lights
I installed the alpharex luxx taillights along with the luxx headlights, both alpha black for my black "12 and I must say, it completely changed the look of my truck, I love em! , i use my turn signals way more now than before the install 😂I'll catch a few taco drivers checking out my lights too 😎🤘🏾
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah bro! They come with a fresh full tank of blinker fluid from what I heard 😂😂😂 makes you really wanna use it
@uno3863
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast 🤣awesome 😎🤘🏾
@zachariahz9832
Жыл бұрын
AlphaRex💪
@richardlushenko3429
Жыл бұрын
What is the difference between the alpha black and the normal black
@uno3863
Жыл бұрын
@@richardlushenko3429 alpha black has all black housing, the regular black has some chrome on the housing, the alpha blacks turn signals are amber for the taillights and the regular black has red turn signals, personally, I love the amber turn signals because when u turn the taillights on, it'll do a light show starting with amber then slowly turns to red, looks awesome 👍🏾😎
Thanks for this!!!!!
I prefer the XT tail lights
Love the meso customs ..just not the cost!
Yeah boy can't wait to see that beast finished 😉👍♥️☮️🍻🍻🍻
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
We can’t wait to finish it either!
Very detailed and well though out video, take my sub 👍
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
Gotta snag me a set of those Luxx!!! They give me Halo Plasma Sword death flash backs!!!
Second light are the best. imo
you should have done moisture test on these.
I’ll go with the XT
i know this might be strange but i really liked the budget $200 ones if i had a taco those would be the ones id buy
I got the Meso's and I absolutely love them. What caught my eye is that they look OEM inspired. The Meso's are the only tail lights that look like they belong on a Tacoma
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! And I’ve never thought of that but it makes sense 🤙
i'll go for the Alpharex because brightest output is not my deciding factor. I considered more the aesthetic + the lighting output is not too bad. I'm currently using the alpharex luxx black partnered with alpharex headlight alpha black.
@TheAdrianRubio
Жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between black and alpha black?
@kalebpoe7008
10 ай бұрын
@@TheAdrianRubioregular black is Matte black and the alpha black is gloss black
uf.. ojala pudieran llegar estos focos a sud america
Morimoto lighting been good to me.
Thanks for this review! I'm waiting on my TRD Pro to get delivered to the dealership and debating if I need to upgrade the tail lights or just swap in LED bulbs... This review is one I'll come back to a few more times...
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
😂 we’ll if you still need help feel free to shoot us an email at support@tacomabeast.com we have a team of experts dedicated to helping you with any mod questions you might have 🤙
@searchingfor6thgear44
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast I've learned a TON off of you. I'll continue to watch and support you as I wait for, then begin to mod my new Taco. Thank you for putting out your content. I appreciate what you are doing.
@asymsolutions
Жыл бұрын
@@searchingfor6thgear44 Get the meso's they are awesome and will retain the OEM shape while giving your tails the same LED quality look as your Pro headlights.
I’ve had the winjets for about a month or so now. They look great and perform pretty well. And took 10 min per side to install.
@notrealneverwas
Жыл бұрын
Any issues with a blown fuse yet?
@superserial1
Жыл бұрын
@@notrealneverwas no. They work perfectly.
@colbybarss4750
Ай бұрын
@@superserial1any updates?
@superserial1
Ай бұрын
@@colbybarss4750 they are still working great
I have Meso/Morimoto on mine, I really like them 🤷🏼♂️
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
🔥
I actually think the two cheapest ones look the best overall. The Alpharex would be great and the function of them is awesome but I am not a fan of the smoked out lense because you can't appreciate what they look like during daylight hours, all you see is a black lense. If they were clear lense with black housing that'd be my choice
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good point! We’ll relay it to alpha rex, they love taking suggestions 🤙😂
@noahlw18
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast the alpharex are my favorite but I really don’t like smoked lenses either so I’m leaning towards the Meso Customs/Morimoto. If they come out with clear for alpharex then I’d for sure get them
@equalizer2233
Жыл бұрын
There made in 3 different options. One has a clear lens.
@Taylor-ys2vh
Жыл бұрын
I have the Alpharex Luxx on my truck and believe me you can appreciate them in the daylight. It is nothing like having a completely blacked out lense, at all.
The Alpha Lights 👍❤️
Automatically the AlphaRex LUXX for me because of the amber turn signal Maybe because I missed the rear amber turn signal Don't know why they removed it
I need to get taillights for my second gen not only bc they look amazing but also bc one of them is cracked😥
Meso customs looks really good but damn they are expensive so I’ll have to go with alpha Rex 👍🏼
@UniteChopRise
Жыл бұрын
I just hate the turn signal for the meso
I really like how thought out the function of the XTs. Just wish that the XTs reverse lights were as bright as the Meso Customs. Tough choice but the Meso Customs to have a Tundra affect to them, so my vote is for the Meso Customs! -The Spyders remind me of a GM truck taillight and the Alpha Rex are too... aftermarket looking for me.
i like the last one the most expensive one
Best tail lite the 5th , messo
I love Alpha Rex !! 💯🔥🔥🔥
@UniteChopRise
Жыл бұрын
I do too but I’m worried they may not be bright enough
I bought the spyder tail lights and the driver side blinker went out in 1 year and there is no replacement parts or warranty. They look awesome but I have seen others with the same problem. Pretty lame to have $400 blinker.
I have the meso/Morimoto. Bright as hell, way better than alpha rex. I see people all the time with alphas and they are always so dim. Can barely see the light when they brake
I recently picked up a set of the new version alpha rex in that same color. My one hang up is that if the turn signal is on, there is no brake light. So if my hazards are on the only brake light that shows is the one on the top of the cab. Thinking about asking alpha rex for a wiring diagram so I can change the 2 led squares myself to only be running & brake lights - no turn signal. Would make it so at night the running light stays on with the turn signal and day or night when I hit the turn signal and brake, the squares light up red for the brake while the difusers light up for the signal in amber.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That’s very insteresting, I haven’t noticed that but it would be cool to see the rewire
@gadielescalante8378
3 ай бұрын
Did you end up rewiring it? That looks the most appealing to me, if you did I’d go for the alpharex.
I was wondering about the startup sequence? I've a few that have gee whiz light actions at startup.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
The sequenced we showed here are almost identical to the startup for them, some are a bit more convoluted than others 🤷♂️
It’s Hard To Pick On The Back Tail Lights.
I like those Alpha Rex…
The Alpharex's are cool and all but what I dislike the most about their taillights is that they're the same design for nearly every truck that they make taillights for, not to mention they don't have the vortex generators which is a detail I like but it's not a deal breaker. Honestly if they can make it unique to the Tacoma they can have my money cause I love the quality and startup sequence. It might not matter to most but that's just me personally. For now though I'll be going with the Meso/Morimoto's.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting point, we usually only deal with Tacoma parts so it’s not something we typically notice 🤷♂️
I like the winjets but myself like thousands of others had them blow the fuses in the truck and leave me stranded, never again. instant return
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
DAMn 😳
Alpharex the best one
6:14 the best
I'm curious, will any of the "sold out" items on the collection page be restocked soon?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
We’re working on re stocking the items as fast as we can but supply chain issues are a pain 😂
Anybody have the Winjet? Any issues?
thanks for the video. Is the "smoky"/black look legal? Im having trouble figuring out what Dif is between tint/colored/smokey. (I live in NH)
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Depends on the tail light. Some are a bit too smoky to be DOT approved but it will say so on the product description
Alpha Rex is what I got! I love them
@MKultrapdx
Жыл бұрын
Do the reverse lights even help? Seems very dim. I have been on the hunt to match the front LEDs, and the AR is the best looking imo. I just do a ton of night driving, and towing.
@scottblake6850
Жыл бұрын
@@MKultrapdx the alpha Rex tail lights I got are awesome they are bright but not to bright they are definitely worth the money
@UniteChopRise
Жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with what seems like low light output ?
I’ve noticed on 3rd gen Tacoma’s on the stock taillights some light up on the top “C” shape some on the bottom when braking. Is this something I’m fantasizing or ??
@nattykanari5771
Жыл бұрын
There’s a total tail light mod you can attach to your tail light housings from Meso Customs.
For me it’s the miso then the alpha Rex
I bought alpharex luxx for my tacoma trd pro and the bottom pin on both sides did not reach the grommet for mounting although with the bolts in them they felt secure, my problem is that they both have gap between the body and light housing and the driver side was almost a quarter inch and I felt like brush could get snagged and cause a problem off road. Did you have this problem? In the end I returned them and got the meso customs. I do think that the alpharex smoked lens looks awesome but didn't like the fitment
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That might have been a faulty item, shoot us an email at support@tacomabeast.com and we’ll be happy to help you with this
Third ones the best. deal breaker is the reverse light
I want a set of the XT Light Bar Led Tail Lights. Will they work with my 2021 SR5 without hyperflash?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Should work just fine 🤙
Great video, I have to ask what size/brand/offset are the wheels? Thanks
@tacomabeast
2 ай бұрын
We have a video on just the wheels and suspension of this truck! But the wheels are these: tacomabeast.com/products/t8-seeker-17x9 with a -12 offset
Hola hermano una pregunta en la página cuando trato de comprar las Alpha red hay 3 opciones. Me gustaría saber cuál de las tres modelos exactamente tú usas en este video. Gracias bendiciones.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
En este video usamos la opción black 🤙
@grasshoppers5992
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast muchas gracias 💪🏼
the black connector 1:35. that joins the power cable and the new rex headlamp. where can I buy ? (ebay, amazon ?)
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That should come with the headlights 🤙
The alpha rex are pretty nice but the sequential turn signal is quite dim during the day. Those mesos are really nice but the price is a little much
@asymsolutions
Жыл бұрын
the alpha's also look like every ford and chevy aftermarket tail light out there.
Could you do 1 for the 2nd gen tacoma's?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned 👀
Just curious. But was is the tire/suspension set up on the truck when you did this video. That look is what I'm after.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
We’ve got a whole video on the tire and suspension setup of this on our page!
Of course I prefer the most expensive LOL! I'd take the Miso.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
Can anybody tell me why my tacomabeast led dome light doesnt want to fit? It doesnt wanna snap into, or fit into place. Seems/looks bigger than the oem light bulb.
@tacomabeast
4 ай бұрын
Hey! Some Tacoma models have different fitment for the bulbs than others. Please email us at support@tacomabeast.com with your order number and pictures and we’ll send you the correct one 🤙
Did you mix up the Winjet and XT in your table? You said the XT drl was brightest besides oem, but according to the table the Winjet was the 2nd brightest.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
I think I might have? Thanks for catching the mistake 🤙
I've been reading reviews on the winjet and people are saying they are blowing fuses and getting condensation in the housing. Can someone point me in the direction of safe replacements for my 2022 Tacoma?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
There are other options besides winjet, the other tail lights on the list are from spyder, alpha rex, and meso which have given us no issues 🤷♂️
I have to say that alpha rex is the best option by far
#2 for me ...
Alpha Rex for me
Alpharex all day
Hey man what time and tire setup does this truck have on it I love it
@tacomabeast
8 күн бұрын
We have a separate video on our channel where we go into the suspension and tires for this setup!
What about these ones. HC LED Tail Lights For Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Start up Animation & Sequential
My truck is looking good I must say
I’ve been seeing reviews for errors caused by some aftermarkets; I was just wondering how prevalent they are before I make a purchase?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
We don’t see them often enough for it to be an issue, and most of them happen within the warranty period so you can easily get another set 🤷♂️
Bravo, great info packed video. My only ask was the brake light output. Don't want that knucklehead on the phone up my trailer ball.
Sucks that the alpha rex tail lights don’t have a clear lens option. If it did I would instantly purchase them. Hawaii is really strict with smoked lens’s well at least here on Lāna’i
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Damn 😭
@brysonluna9817
Жыл бұрын
Just keep your stocks and change them back come safety check time
The same u like .I want too partisipad
Sob! I ordered my taillights off you guys last week. Lol. If this video would have been out, I might have went with a different light. O well..
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Damnnn 😭
I love the Alpha Rex Luxx lights. I want to get some. But there are 3 on the website. What version is in this video? Is it the Alpha Black or the Black?
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
This video has the alpha black version 🤙
@ChrisMcCarroll
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast I was hoping you were going to say that. Thank you.
Does these work for SR tacomas? I know led headlights are not compatible with SR but what aftermarket tail lights
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
Yes Sr! Just make sure to choose SR from the drop down option
Alpha rex seem a bit dimmed. I love those ultimate tail lights. Alpha rex look amazing and they contribute to that look you are going after, but the stop LED brightness is way too dimmed. Reverse can be fized quite easily, you are for sure going to put a nice steel bumper there and you can mount a nice set of flood ligts wired up to the reverse signal, maybe even a below tailgate LED strip if you are planning on leaving that tailgate naked (no spare tire mount, jerry cans, etc in the way). I only hate how dimmed the stop light looks on those alpha rex. A diferentiated smoke tint that left a clear spot for the stops and the reverse could have them helped out.
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good insight bro 🤙
@69sound81
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast thanks, I'm looking forward to see how this build continues and evolves. It is very promissing. BTW, any 3th gen tacoma headlights made for HID? I have a very peculiar need for that insane ammount of output on a Tacoma I'm starting to build for my dad as soon as we have it delivered (vehicle shortage is even worse in México than in the US).
@69sound81
Жыл бұрын
@@tacomabeast fake account suspected here, please adress this before they scam the viewers
Nothing beats the $200 Amazon Depo TRD Pro black housing tail lights with the VLEDs tail light conversion!
@tacomabeast
9 ай бұрын
I mean to each their own I guess 🤷♂️ I personally like it when my taillights run for more than a year 😅😂
@sunapeelakers
9 ай бұрын
Ah, I said VLEDs not Meso! Big difference.
I bought a license plate cover and in store for a new truck so I'm praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😭🤙🏼
Do the alpharex have a clear option so it’d put out as much light as the rest?
@tacomabeast
7 ай бұрын
They do not
Alpha rex luxx
I might not have a Tacoma but I want one thorough to go over landing in
@tacomabeast
Жыл бұрын
You should enter our giveaway 👀