Aftermarket headlights - Page 3 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

96RedRunner · 12-01-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Js'00imited4runner

Are you recommending diy? or disregarding it due to more available options of aftermarket projector headlights?....

Not disregarding DiY 2-3 yr been my plan. DiY effort vs a few dollar's more for plug n play is changing our way. I think, maybe.
Headlight Mod all go winter project this past week, harness on the way, time for some apples to apples on rest of needed shiite.

Smoke_801 · 12-01-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 96RedRunner

Lol, yea I run into that too. Functionality wise I wonder if halo's can be used for turn signals with headlights switching off during signal use..when headlights are in use, turn signal anytime. I'm seeing that function more and more would be great for any aftermarket bumper, don't have permanent blinkers on my AOR yet.
Dropping Bx a Email shortly.
Probably go ahead with order anyway that good price.

I ordered a pair of Turbine Switchbacks for Black Friday. But 8-12 weeks

I messaged BX and they said "Absolutely can. You just power the yellow wire of the turn signal. Switchbacks are a 3 wire system".

96RedRunner · 12-02-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke_801

BX said "Absolutely can. Switchbacks are a 3 wire system".

That's good they told us same thing, 3 wire Industry Standard. Waiting on Ballast info from other manufacturers we'll see.

mikeferg · 12-03-2020, 01:18 AM

I did mine about a year ago, so much better then stock, all glass, they are halos with led headlights

maxthebird · 12-03-2020, 02:45 PM

Been following salvage yards for 1999-2002 clear headlights for my 98 limited. I think I got lucky. Was able to find local yard that had a 2000 wreck that was gutted except for the front end. Both headlights were still there and 20 minutes later they were out. $100 for the pair which included the entire headlamp assembly with bulbs. Swap was easy except for those dam grill clips. Only broke one. Used Sylvania Silverstars in place of stock bulbs. Big improvement overall. Well worth the swap if the old headlights in your 96-98 are inadequate.

brillo_76 · 12-03-2020, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by maxthebird

Been following salvage yards for 1999-2002 clear headlights for my 98 limited. I think I got lucky. Was able to find local yard that had a 2000 wreck that was gutted except for the front end. Both headlights were still there and 20 minutes later they were out. $100 for the pair which included the entire headlamp assembly with bulbs. Swap was easy except for those dam grill clips. Only broke one. Used Sylvania Silverstars in place of stock bulbs. Big improvement overall. Well worth the swap if the old headlights in your 96-98 are inadequate.

I been looking for the 99s myself. Still havent hit them at the local yards.

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gamefreakgc · 12-03-2020, 07:27 PM

Just be aware that even in the used 99+ headlight housings, over time the reflective coating on the back can still dull or even peel which negates any improved beam pattern by not reflecting enough light. That's why some of us opted for brand new aftermarket housings as that coating is perfectly new.

4Runner4Leon · 12-03-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gamefreakgc

Just be aware that even in the used 99+ headlight housings, over time the reflective coating on the back can still dull or even peel which negates any improved beam pattern by not reflecting enough light. That's why some of us opted for brand new aftermarket housings as that coating is perfectly new.

Precisely - I first upgraded my '97 headlights to a set of junkyard '99, and certainly noticed a difference. But then after chatting with Daniel Stern, who convinced me that 20+ year old reflective coating would have lost most of its properties) I sprung for a set new OEM '99+ headlights - that was a huge improvement in comparison.

maxthebird · 12-03-2020, 08:57 PM

All true but the salvage yard lights are a big improvement over the 22 year old lights on my 98, they aim perfectly and the beam is well focused. I had read that some new aftermarket ones can have issues with focusing the beam. I suppose that sometime in the next 20 years, being the original owner, I'll need to spring for new ones.

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