Toyota HiLux headlight protection guide

Travel to where streetlights no longer exist, and non-functioning headlights could genuinely risk your life.

Debris has the potential to whip up and damage your headlights, and light protectors are cheap insurance to prevent finding yourself in such a situation.

This is why it's important to consider installing light protectors and surrounds, as they protect headlights and tail-lights and enhance the overall appearance of your vehicle.

• What it is: A headlight protector or cover is a protective barrier that covers the light clusters and surrounds. Headlight or tail-light trim is a rubber or plastic that surrounds vulnerable edges of light clusters.
• Why you need it: To provide a layer of protection to stop minor damage that would otherwise leave you stranded in the dark.
• Buying tips: Consider the quality of the plastic, as cheap versions may yellow over time.

Here are some products we recommend. They’re intended as a starting point, to give you an idea of what’s available.

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• Toyota OE
• Bossco
• Ultimate 4x4

Toyota headlight covers

Currently the only headlight covers available for post-2020 Hiluxes, these covers attach via robust metal clips for easy install and removal. They are made from a clear, high-strength acrylic that’s resistant to cracking and UV discolouration. The covers are suitable for either LED lights or halogen headlamps.

Specifications

• Material: Acrylic
• UV-resistant: Yes
• Cover or trim: Cover

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Bossco light trims

These headlight and tail-light trims protect the most vulnerable parts of the light clusters and reduce the risk of damage.

Specifications

• Material: Acrylic
• UV-resistant: Not specified
• Cover or trim: Trim

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Ultimate 4x4 headlight trims

These also protect the most vulnerable parts of the headlight clusters and reduce the risk of damage. For that show-pony look, these include speccy LED lights.

Specifications

• Material: ABS plastic
• UV-resistant: Not specified
• Cover or trim: Trim

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How we review products

4X4 Australia has been reviewing four-wheel drive vehicles and aftermarket products for more than 40 years.

When looking for the best accessories for your make and model of 4WD, there are some things essential to making sure you have the best off-roading experience.

When we compare products, here are some of the things we consider:

• Warranty
• Build quality
• Value for money
• Time and ease to set-up/install
• Weight
• Fit and finish
• How well it gets the job done
• What materials they’re made from
• Corrosion/UV resistance
• Coatings
• Compatibility with other accessories
• Compliance with ADRs and vehicle safety systems
• Country of manufacture
• Load ratings, to determine what's the best product across each price point.

We also consider user reviews and our own experience with these products to make sure our recommendations are for the best on the market.

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