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Old 06-10-2011, 08:39 AM #1
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Headlight Bulb Replacement in '05?
Have seen some threads about upgrading bulbs only, specifically in projectors.

Are there any suitable bulb upgrades for standard reflectors? What bulbs to use, harness mods, etc.

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u need to find a bulb that has the most lumens, which is useable light, color or temp is kelvin. http://finemotoring.com/ http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...lbs/bulbs.html http://store.candlepower.com/hirlighting.html
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Suggestion:
Don't do it...do a HID Projector Retrofit
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...motivation...

I have the 2006+ projectors because it came w/ the vehicle, but if I didn't have it, I wouldn't bother getting them.

Because they are expensive, the projection isnt that great & the beam pattern isn't sharp.

I would do a retrofit. I've done a TSX projector retrofit on a Lexus SC300 before.

And I'm sure you want them to look OEM like nothing was done to it...I'm the exact way!!

I included some links for you to check out...

[pictures]...TSX Retrofit On Lexus SC300
[pictures]...TSX Retrofit On Lexus SC300 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

...there's also pictures of HID Kit, TSX, S2K & LS430 projectors on 4Runners.
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2004 T4R HID Retrofit Teaser
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...it-teaser.html

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Putting an HID Kit into 2003-2005 & 2006-2009 headlights both give you glare.

For both, you need to lower the headlights.

For the 2006-2009, not only do you lower the headlights, you have to do the Squirrel Eliminator Mod.
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Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply since u have an 05, u can also try the 9005 low beam swap for a slight but cheap upgrade. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/light...isibility.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-...mod-print.html
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Thanks guys for the pointers.

This is an interim step for me-and I like modifying the bulbs as opposed to the harness so future options are available.

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Definitely go with a good HID kit. It is the only way to go.
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