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Originally Posted by P.C.
This weekend, I installed a pair of TYC headlights on a 2003 Jeep Liberty which had UV-damaged originals. OEM lights from the local friendly Jeep parts department retail for $500/pair. The TYC's were under $70 a pair, including installed halogen bulbs. I took my time comparing the OEMS against the TYC's, and while the OEM's appeared slightly more substantial in design, materials and construction, an additional $430 in value was nowhere to be found.
(I did look at the supplied bulbs with a bit of suspicion, and set them aside for a pair of Sylvanias...)
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I don't think that's an accurate comparison of the lights... you aren't comparing what are probably the most important qualities, beam pattern and longevity. For example, you can buy both cheap aftermarket and original Toyota (new or used) fog lights for the Corolla. The cheap aftermarket lights don't have much visible physical distinction from the OEM, but they have a very inferior beam pattern. Likewise, some cheap aftermarket brands have issues with the reflector discoloring/dying.
Not saying that you have a bad set of lights, just that your metrics for measuring light quality are flawed.
Also, couldn't you just polish old lenses? Or did you have damage besides lens discoloration?
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11-16-2015, 04:58 PM
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