Toyota Tundra Forum

I have previously installed a set of 5" driving lights where the fog lights are supposed to go. I was sent a free pair of BlingLights fog lights to install in the truck and do a review.

Here's the lights with and without the halo ring:



I believe they claim these lights mount right into the Tundra, but they don't. You still have to make a bracket of some kind. I used 3 layers of a metal flashing I had laying around. to make a workable bracket. You could probably bend the factory tab over, but you would probably have paint flake off.




The first set I installed was a 5" driving light and these are 3.5" fog lights. That is the reason for the gap around the edges. I started to make a metal piece to fill the gap, but it's not that noticeable unless you are really close. Also made the lights look like they float in the center of the surround piece.

So anyway, I decided to take some pictures to compare the new fog lights with the old driving lights. Let's just say I was less than impressed with the fog lights. They were not very bright and had a pretty poor light pattern. You would NOT be able to drive with just the fog lights on. And the light would bother on-coming traffic with the light pattern unless you point them way down. And if they point way down, then they don't look good on the truck.




So I drove in the rain Monday night and then went to change out the passenger side with the BlingLight. I looked at the fog light already installed and there was water in it. I had noticed the drain hole in the bottom of the light and the loose rubber cover on the back, but didn't think it would get that much water inside and hold the water more than 24 hours later, even after driving around.

Here's the fog light... fogged up.


And a close-up picture of the water still inside:


After seeing that, I had no interest in leaving the fog lights on and having the water maybe short out the light or do whatever to the light. Plus they aren't that bright so they would be mostly for show. So I put the driving lights back on for now. I might use the fog lights in the new bumper when it arrives. Or maybe throw them on the 4 wheeler.

My conclusion is that I would not recommend them to anyone. They are not bright, not sealed, bad light pattern, and I still had to build my own brackets to mount them.

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2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4
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Good review!

Even though I am not in the market for new lights, I will file it my "general knowledge" don't do it file.

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-wleeb

Good review Tox, should be helpful to others who are considering the Blinglights... let's put a sticky on it for now, OK?

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2007 Tundra Limited Double Cab 4x4 Super White
Volant CAI
Pioneer AVIC Z-2 (hard drive upgrade to AVIC Z-3)
Key FOB Tailgate Lock (courtesy of Toxarch)
OEM back-up camera w/flip down monitor microswitch mod
Sirius Satellite Radio
WeatherTech Floor Liners
20" OEM alloy wheels
Line-X Bed liner
UWS Black Powdercoat Low Profile Toolbox
DU-HA underseat storage unit
JC Whitney Black Nerf Bars
Lund Interceptor II Bug Shield
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller

I was not impressed with the Bling fog lights. As Tox stated , brackets must be fabricated, poor light pattern, overall poor quality. I attempted to return the lights to Ebay seller and they would not refund purchase price. Claimed I had waited too long to return lights.
Lesson learned. Don't buy from Bling lights on Ebay.
Paul

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07 Tundra, slate metallic, regular cab, standard bed (6.5 ft. long) 5.7 engine, TRD dual exhaust, Steelcraft stainless step bars, Lund bug shield, Carriage Works billet grill insert, Weathertech vent visors, ScanGauge II, Code Alarm remote starter.

I agree with everyone here, Bling lights really do sux

after receiving the wrong colour & calling them for an exchange for the colour i wanted they said "sry sir we dont have them in stock right now" so i dealt with it and went ahead & put them in anyways colour really didnt bother me anyways. BUT i too have water leaking in them now, also the Halo doesn't even work after just one month of having them on the truck. lights sux cant be bothered to contact them again & be fobbed off with some other story, so word to other beware of Bling lights esp the halos

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????! I just bought "Blinglights" on ebay!! I have yet to receive them, so I guess I should set up a return for them! I don't want to spend 400+ from Toyota... any one have any ideas as to which brand would be good to get? Thanks

I think PIAA makes a set for the Tundra. I have not tried them but maybe someone here has.

there are several options out there, but i havent really seen good reviews on any of them. i was thinking about getting some for my truck, but didnt want to waste the money on something i wasnt going to like. if you are just wanting to spice up the front of your truck and make it look different, you could always go with the blackout MOD (but just chose whatever color you want). here is a link to a DIY that is on another website...as well as a link to another thread that has some pics of my truck after i did it, and one or 2 other trucks that did it.

DIY: Black Headlight Mod with Video Tutorial - Tundra Solutions Forum
http://www.toyotatundraforum.com/ext...-opinions.html

hope this helps,
Nate

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MODs since purchase: TRD SUPERCHARGER, 22" XD Monster wheels w/Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/50R22s, Truxxx 3/1 leveling kit, debadged, TRD Swaybar, K&N CAI- Magnaflow Catback Duels, Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover, EGR window visors & Bug-shield, Sirius Satellite Radio, OEM Back-up Camera, Beltronics RX65 radar detector (hardwired), blackout headlight MOD, limo tint, color match door handles, black mesh billet grille, smoke LED tail lights, Line-X bedliner, and Line-X'd back bumper, color match grille halo & mirrors, all-weather floormats, painted brake calipers (red) and new high performance brakepads,TRD shifter and pedals, and 6" black billet antenna
Nate

im not sure how this guy sells these and claims there for a specific vehicle when in fact there just generic off the shelf lights..

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I know right i mean you have to make your own wiring loom up & brackets for each truck/car ect so as far as im concerned after my customer service from this guy I wont be buying anything eles from Bling nor will i promote him.