Top 5 Tail Lights For Your Toyota Tacoma

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

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@xxskeet01xx Жыл бұрын

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!

@HoglundOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Really enjoyed see the side by side comparison.

@bsmith4587 Ай бұрын

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.

@maax9032 Жыл бұрын

You explained very well 😊,im getting the first one white and black👍👍

@brysonluna9817 Жыл бұрын

Just installed my Alpharex Luxx, they are pretty awesome

@Zinfernu Жыл бұрын

Winjet with MESO’s all tail light mod. Cheaper and bright af

@jeremielavoie8324 Жыл бұрын

The winjet are cool af

@Fotosynthesis858 Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@benjaminmeveisii9846 2 жыл бұрын

Notification came just now. Always love your videos sir👍

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤙

@MrFreddyd3 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you!

@brodytaylor8749 Жыл бұрын

the Alpharex are amazing, I love them

@loosewire81 7 ай бұрын

I just got the alpharex luxx and I love it

@jtgamer14 Жыл бұрын

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.

@roca22 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rodneymiracle3224 Жыл бұрын

Best comparison I've seen!

@joechavira9132 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Mike-cu6gk 9 ай бұрын

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.

@javiernolasco4973 2 жыл бұрын

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

@irvinarana8523 Жыл бұрын

I think the oem design looks the best but some of these are nice as well

@georgemagdaleno 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I got the WinJets, very happy with them.

@colbybarss4750 Ай бұрын

Are you still happy with them?

@georgemagdaleno Ай бұрын

@@colbybarss4750 Yes no issues so far and it keeps my Tacoma looking up to date.

@rubenbrown6822 8 ай бұрын

Yup ordered the Alfa Rex gonna be here on Friday

@garypeabody8816 Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@mrlux80 Жыл бұрын

Yeah boy can't wait to see that beast finished 😉👍♥️☮️🍻🍻🍻

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

We can’t wait to finish it either!

@Chazg6 Жыл бұрын

Love the meso customs ..just not the cost!

@voodoojuju1519 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the XT tail lights

@jamiefreeland7834 Жыл бұрын

I love the meso!!

@austin.1only.nichols Жыл бұрын

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;)

@Mikelange6226 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed and well though out video, take my sub 👍

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@atomicfroster Жыл бұрын

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 😳

@sciontcmodzmctrash6251 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!!!!!

@SC_XOLOs Жыл бұрын

Second light are the best. imo

@thebombdotcomanation Жыл бұрын

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

@MC4D. 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Tanjman_ Жыл бұрын

I have Meso/Morimoto on mine, I really like them 🤷🏼‍♂️

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

🔥

@kaygeeboi Жыл бұрын

Morimoto lighting been good to me.

@searchingfor6thgear44 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Jander406 Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@OminousMedic Жыл бұрын

Gotta snag me a set of those Luxx!!! They give me Halo Plasma Sword death flash backs!!!

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

I’ll go with the XT

@iiTzSkeletor Жыл бұрын

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

@filipiknowsbest22 Жыл бұрын

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

@uno3863 Жыл бұрын

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 👍🏾😎

@damianmontiel8346 Жыл бұрын

Do need to up any of my fuses with these lights

@cmartin0011 Жыл бұрын

you should have done moisture test on these.

@felipeybarra7426 2 жыл бұрын

The Alpha Lights 👍❤️

@kiernanfishingadventures 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.

@funridemtb8224 2 жыл бұрын

I love Alpha Rex !! 💯🔥🔥🔥

@UniteChopRise Жыл бұрын

I do too but I’m worried they may not be bright enough

@jenniecox1433 Жыл бұрын

Of course I prefer the most expensive LOL! I'd take the Miso.

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@superserial1 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikic4478 2 жыл бұрын

uf.. ojala pudieran llegar estos focos a sud america

@justinkimball1399 Жыл бұрын

i like the last one the most expensive one

@scottblake6850 2 жыл бұрын

Alpha Rex is what I got! I love them

@MKultrapdx 2 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 2 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 ?

@jayling8086 Жыл бұрын

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

@unclenegan6694 Жыл бұрын

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

@paulraysanchez5820 2 жыл бұрын

Best tail lite the 5th , messo

@61espo 7 ай бұрын

I like those Alpha Rex…

@mickeywilliams7757 Жыл бұрын

For the price WINJET wins with me. I can’t justify paying $900 to replace lights that are perfectly working 🤯

@cmartin0011 Жыл бұрын

I really like the winjet too. there reviews on amazon are sort of all over the place like blowing fuses to having a leak in the lens letting water and moisture in. there blinker is weak in my opinion.

@mr.nobody4349 2 ай бұрын

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

@ahmedjalil5921 2 жыл бұрын

Alpharex the best one

@avzz33 Жыл бұрын

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 🤷‍♂️

@LuisSanchez-dw7mt 2 жыл бұрын

Alpha Rex kills all.

@lucasbosier6808 2 жыл бұрын

I need to get taillights for my second gen not only bc they look amazing but also bc one of them is cracked😥

@cobratuner 2 жыл бұрын

The Meso tails looks the least “cheap” and china like. I ended up with the newer style Pro tails and Meso Customs stage 1 for that OEM+ look.

@slicked1 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Drewster327 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kamal_AL-Hinai Жыл бұрын

6:14 the best

@red.riot.2280 2 жыл бұрын

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 😭

@NickyDrops Жыл бұрын

Dope video! I really couldn't see them the video but can you confirm if the Meso's have an amber turn signal?

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

These just have a red turn signal

@NickyDrops Жыл бұрын

Gracias caballero.

@ALEXGOMEZ-km7hm Жыл бұрын

Alpharex all day

@woodyscrappyopenings5707 2 жыл бұрын

My truck is looking good I must say

@sunapeelakers 9 ай бұрын

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.

@lawrence.centinales Жыл бұрын

Third ones the best. deal breaker is the reverse light

@azrielmolina4914 Жыл бұрын

I have to say that alpha rex is the best option by far

@teemer1282 2 жыл бұрын

#2 for me ...

@RexWort Жыл бұрын

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

@cademilum826 18 күн бұрын

Hey man what time and tire setup does this truck have on it I love it

@tacomabeast 14 күн бұрын

We have a separate video on our channel where we go into the suspension and tires for this setup!

@hawkeallen1319 Жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Did you end up rewiring it? That looks the most appealing to me, if you did I’d go for the alpharex.

@WinterWolf_92 Жыл бұрын

Could you do 1 for the 2nd gen tacoma's?

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned 👀

@girthquake1004 Жыл бұрын

For me it’s the miso then the alpha Rex

@EchO-8 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2022 TRAIL edition (Lunar Rock / double cab / short bed) & I am hooked on your mod vids. LOVE how you provide detailed installations, things to notice, side by side comparisons, etc… I’m still in the midst of doing extensive research on what mods will be the most optimal, best quality, & eye appealing. Still trying to determine what first mod I should/will install, besides the lights. `EchO-8….out.

@ryandeboer9584 2 жыл бұрын

First mod- glue a plastic Jesus to the dashboard

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

That’s great bro! We actually have a team of experts dedicated to helping you out with any questions about mods you might have! Feel free to email them at support@tacomabeast.com 🤙

@wanderlust332 2 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@Beatz301 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a license plate cover and in store for a new truck so I'm praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😭🤙🏼

@tocofishingadventures5712 Жыл бұрын

Hey man i rep tacoma beast in Guyana 🇬🇾

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@dondijr Жыл бұрын

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 🤷‍♂️

@ChrisMcCarroll Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimchauvin7958 Жыл бұрын

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

@ryandeboer9584 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a total tail light mod you can attach to your tail light housings from Meso Customs.

@wyattedurham8367 2 жыл бұрын

I might not have a Tacoma but I want one thorough to go over landing in

@tacomabeast Жыл бұрын

You should enter our giveaway 👀

@mattyd8829 Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@javiermendoza8773 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kylewood6550 Жыл бұрын

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 🤷‍♂️

@Velly_drums Жыл бұрын

Alpha Rex for me

@gregtomlin9844 Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@PezPerro Жыл бұрын

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 🤙

@PezPerro Жыл бұрын

@@tacomabeast muchas gracias 💪🏼

@MailOrderGamers Жыл бұрын

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.

@parthpateldude 4 күн бұрын

Anyone know where I can get some split connectors? I can’t find them online

@69sound81 Жыл бұрын

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

@brandonwaterhouse8687 Жыл бұрын

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 🤷‍♂️

@nathangani6113 Жыл бұрын

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

@felipeybarra7426 2 жыл бұрын

It’s Hard To Pick On The Back Tail Lights.