OEM for corner lights? Or aftermarket ok? (2 Viewers)

[brAvery103]

My front drivers side corner light (turn signal) housing fell apart on me today. It’s been coming as they’re old and not well taken care of. I can get a new oem set from McGeorge Toyota for $165 (both sides) shipped to the house, or I can get some eBay units (unbranded) for $46 to the house. Is oem worth the upcharge for just the corner housings?

 

[brAvery103]

oh, and this is for a 2000 Land Cruiser

 

[3_puppies]

if you are keeping the rig, go with the OEM.

 

[SquareOne]

Anyone you get is fine honestly they both come in plastic lens. I went through 2 sets of OEM, water got into both. If these were the headlights I would say differently.

Get a set that is SAE / DOT approved on aftermarket and you should be ok. They are built a bit better.

When you do get any of those sets I would apply a bead of silicone around the housing where the seal meets. You won't have any water issues later.

 

[brAvery103]

if you are keeping the rig, go with the OEM.

This is usually my first thought. Given it's a corner light and fairly inconsequential i was second-guessing.

Anyone you get is fine honestly they both come in plastic lens. I went through 2 sets of OEM, water got into both. If these were the headlights I would say differently.

Get a set that is SAE / DOT approved on aftermarket and you should be ok. They are built a bit better.

When you do get any of those sets I would apply a bead of silicone around the housing where the seal meets. You won't have any water issues later.

I went ahead and ordered an OEM set from BAM wholesale. Ended up saving me ~$20.

Thanks for the replies