12-26-2012, 01:19 PM
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Aftermarket Projector Housings for 03-05s
Has anyone tried aftermarket projector housings like the ones I have seen at dashzracing? They have the angel eyes halo rings, blacked out and projectors for both low and high beams. I know they may not be legal but not asking about the legality just the build quality. I have seen them at other sites also. Cost about 200 or so us $. 
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12-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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Some members have them and like them, others think their crap. It all depends on your definition of quality. Personally I'd buy a pair if they where just projectors w/ halo rings but all those other LEDs make them look a bit cheesy in my opinion. Bottom line, don't expect OEM quality but if you like the look then pick up a pair. Also search around for the best price because these lights are all over ebay and other online stores
EDIT: For example heres a pair ( http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2003-2005-TOY...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1) for 125 with free shipping.
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12-26-2012, 01:31 PM
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Keep in mind that the optics of the projector are going to be no where near as good as OEM or aftermarket TRS projector setups. I have a small headlight modification business (Headlight Hookup) and have compared several of these type of chinese lights directly to my projector retrofits. The output is not worth the "upgrade" IMO - your better off getting OEM projector headlights or doing a retrofit on your stockers.
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12-26-2012, 01:32 PM
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12-26-2012, 01:40 PM
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Personally, I would take the OEM and modify them. I wanted halos but not the cheesy ebay ones so i just custom did mine.
I left the OEM projector as i felt it was more than adequate with the Morimoto 55w kit from TRS.
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12-26-2012, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007toyota4runners
Personally, I would take the OEM and modify them. I wanted halos but not the cheesy ebay ones so i just custom did mine.
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I left the OEM projector as i felt it was more than adequate with the Morimoto 55w kit from TRS. |
Do you have a write up or anything on that mod? Where did you get the parts for the Halo?
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12-26-2012, 01:54 PM
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Do you have a write up or anything on that mod? Where did you get the parts for the Halo?
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I ordered the Halos for around 65$ from TRS and to install them you just go as if you were blacking the crome in the headlight out. But just drill a hole at the bottom of the shroud type thing for the wires and glue it in place and wire them into the parking lights or through a switch. If you need i can make a video and try to explain what i did. Just let me know
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12-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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I wish I had the time and the talent involved in the do it yourself retro,blackout,halo ring projects. I have watched youtube videos and they have vacuum machines and such and cut this and that off to make fit. Just looking for a easier way then the DIY. You guys with photos, nice job!
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03-29-2013, 04:21 AM
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03-29-2013, 09:24 AM
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03-29-2013, 09:42 AM
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Little older thread but for anyone looking contact Rickashay, a few posts above. As far as I'm concerned he's the man for projector retrofits. He did mine and does outstanding work, and can build a CUSTOM set for you.
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03-29-2013, 09:45 AM
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Little older thread but for anyone looking contact Rickashay, a few posts above. As far as I'm concerned he's the man for projector retrofits. He did mine and does outstanding work, and can build a CUSTOM set for you.
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could you show us pics?...is it pnp?...not everyone has the skills for this project
how much did it set u back?
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03-29-2013, 09:55 AM
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Mines a 3rd gen, so pics likely wont do you much good, mine were plug and play, super simple install. Check out his retrofit thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...it-thread.html . plenty of headlight porn in there lol! he really does amazing work.
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Anybody looking to do a retro should check out the d2s projectors that I have for sale, great oem cutoff and should fit nicely in these headlights
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-n...retrofits.html
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