TEQ retrofits, reliable?

[DWilliam]

Fixing to pull the trigger on retrofits. They offer a DIY kit or an “OEM+” built that doesn’t have any of the fancy halos, demon eyes, etc.

I’ve seen some negative posts but was thinking they might be getting dragged into the BXBuilt fiasco. Is TEQ worth spending my money on?

I’m sure I could DIY, but my reflectors are faded and if I factor in new housings I’m almost at their built price.

 

[mtbtim]

Timmy the Toolman and Sean like TEQ Customs Headlights. We just installed some on our rigs and we like them. It's too early to comment on the longevity, but they do look to be well built, and I know the guys who run it, and they are good dudes.

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[cblock406]

You could easily DIY for half of TEQ's price. Need to weigh your time and enjoyment of going DIY vs the savings.

 

[DWilliam]

You could easily DIY for half of TEQ's price. Need to weigh your time and enjoyment of going DIY vs the savings.

I’ve considered their DIY route, but my reflectors and housing are faded and if I factor in prices for new reflectors and their DIY kit price I’m close enough to their built price to justify it. A days worth of work is certainly fulfilling but time is worth something too.

 

[DWilliam]

You could easily DIY for half of TEQ's price. Need to weigh your time and enjoyment of going DIY vs the savings.

If I order their DIY kit, is it as simple and pulling my headlamps apart and installing the projectors?

 

[DWilliam]

Apparently they’re having a Labor Day sale so I picked up the “OEM+” headlights since I’m not interested in halos or anything else. They said 1 week turnaround so we’ll see about that.

 

[cblock406]

If I order their DIY kit, is it as simple and pulling my headlamps apart and installing the projectors?

I didn't look at their DIY kit, but yes, it's that simple. You do have to bake the headlight to separate the glass from the housing.

A set of brand new Depo's with glass lenses is $100. Depending on what parts you buy, you could keep the whole project under $200.

 

[mtbtim]

You could easily DIY for half of TEQ's price. Need to weigh your time and enjoyment of going DIY vs the savings.

TEQ Customs offers DIY kits.

 

[DWilliam]

Update: I ordered the TEQ OEM+ retrofits during their Labor Day sale. Lights arrived today less than a week later. They installed in less than an hour, and they look great. Best thing I’ve done to the 4Runner by far. Light output is incredible and focused so I’m not blinding others.

 

[eelchrist]

How have you been liking them? I need to upgrade my 96' from stock and thinking this is the best route in the long run. And like you said the price difference isn't far off from DIY. I think these TEQ OEM+ lights are the only decent looking ones I've seen, I'm more into the stock look rather than having my truck look like a transformer..

 

[snydmax]

Like mine, like [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] said… to early to comment on longevity

Grabbed their trd pro style grill too during black Friday deal


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[vegask]

Like mine, like [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] said… to early to comment on longevity

Grabbed their trd pro style grill too during black Friday deal


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Any updates or more pics? I just ordered the OEM+ set.

 

[JImmy Chitwood]

Hi and low beams are out. Loved the looks, but sheesh not happy with longevity.

 

[pluton]

Hi and low beams are out. Loved the looks, but sheesh not happy with longevity.

Do they offer just the emitter or projector as a replacement part? 2 years is very disappointing.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Any additional updates on these or other retros? Both of my stock headlights have suffered water incursion, and the reflective material is curling up and flaking off. Trying to chart a course forward and probably too lazy to DIY them with oven-baking and whatnot. TY

 

[Thumbie]

I've had my TEQ headlights almost 6 months. I love them!! I think it is the cleanest, most OEM-ish looking option to get projectors. Much better at night, especially the hi beams.

Hoping they last longer than 2 years! I plan to unplug the daytime running light wire so they only go on when I manually turn them on, hopefully that extends longevity.

 

[Endlessblockades]

I've had my TEQ headlights almost 6 months. I love them!! I think it is the cleanest, most OEM-ish looking option to get projectors. Much better at night, especially the hi beams.

Hoping they last longer than 2 years! I plan to unplug the daytime running light wire so they only go on when I manually turn them on, hopefully that extends longevity.

Yep - I haven't had my DRLs hooked up since I learned (6 years ago) on this forum how easy it is to disconnect them on 2000s! I want stealth in the woods and it saves on bulbs like crazy, too. I believe I read that 2000 was the last year the were Optional in the US.