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I had the same concerns with the potential for HID glare off the road, I suppose adjustment tweaks are the key for sure but I didn't want to get involved with that and also the drilling of the dust caps but I'm sure if the grommet is properly installed there is no concerns. Regardless - did my research too and went with the SL1 LED Bulbs from Diode Dynamics ( only because I already have the DD switchbacks for signals ).
Recently installed - They matched perfectly of course (5600K I think) and for sure they seem to have a sharper pattern and cut off than the oem halogens did sitting in the projector lens. The install was no problem, the bulbs clicked in just fine with a push and all tucked in nicely within the cavity. Check them out as an option I am very impressed with them.
I replaced my highs with the Phillips halogen option from XD. Very pleased with their performance too.
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Do you have a link for the SL1?
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03-13-2018, 07:48 PM
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just got my kit and have a question. How am I supposed to spread the fins while having to put back the dust cap? I'd have to pretty much point them all downward for it to fit. I saw the installation details on the site but it lacked pictures which could have beneficial. 
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03-13-2018, 08:30 PM
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How am I supposed to spread the fins while having to put back the dust cap? |
So as you know the more exposure / air / space you have between each individual heat sink leaf the better. The space is really tight but fortunately the aluminum XD used for these is pretty sturdy stuff, and the pattern doesn't have to stay in one plane. Without torquing your bends too hard, attempt to "fan" the leaves as you would a deck of cards within the cavity space, and see if that gets you a better result.
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03-14-2018, 09:17 AM
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just got my kit and have a question. How am I supposed to spread the fins while having to put back the dust cap? I'd have to pretty much point them all downward for it to fit. I saw the installation details on the site but it lacked pictures which could have beneficial.
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Take a look at this great install guide to better answer your question:
2017 Toyota 4Runner LED Kit review | 2017 Toyota 4Runner LED kit Install Guide
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03-14-2018, 09:50 AM
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Just received my kit yesterday. Will be installing these in the next few days. Looking forward to the results.
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03-14-2018, 09:58 AM
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: Check this video out of how one customer fanned them out in an enclosed headlight housing:
https://www.facebook.com/xenondepot/...8522989990781/
Or here are some pics:
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- Sweet! Please post up some feedback once you get them installed.
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03-14-2018, 10:18 AM
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Not a fan of those fins to be honest. Hopefully once installed I'm WOW'd by the lights performance and I'll look past the somewhat cumbersome install.
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03-14-2018, 10:21 AM
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- The alternative would be to have a fan style active cooling. Fans are noisy, cause potential EMI interference, and can fail (moving parts)...
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03-14-2018, 04:52 PM
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Well, installed one of the LEDs today, the other was DOA. XenonDepot, going to need to you to send me out another light ASAP.
I will say the difference is night and day between stock as I’m currently rolling around with a side by side comparison. Hahah.
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03-14-2018, 05:05 PM
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Thank you for the feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing a problem.
(1) 99.9% the issue you are experiencing is related to polarity as the drivers are polarity sensitive. I've seen it happen where the plug on the OE wiring is wired differently between sides as the stock halogen bulb is not polarity sensitive. Do you have a volt meter by chance? If not, give us a call, @ 1-877-522-2701 and we'll help get this sorted out for you.
(2) Just a tip - When you install the kit, make sure that the diodes are facing 3 and 9 o'clock. Our bulbs are clockable, so you can adjust the bulb head to ensure the diodes are facing left and right for the best light output -- it makes a big difference.
Not the greatest picture, but you can see how much better the hotspot is on the right side with the diodes clocked properly:
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03-14-2018, 05:10 PM
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Thank you for the feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing a problem.
(1) 99.9% the issue you are experiencing is related to polarity as the drivers are polarity sensitive. I've seen it happen where the plug on the OE wiring is wired differently between sides as the stock halogen bulb is not polarity sensitive. Do you have a volt meter by chance? If not, give us a call, @ 1-877-522-2701 and we'll help get this sorted out for you.
(2) Just a tip - When you install the kit, make sure that the diodes are facing 3 and 9 o'clock. Our bulbs are clockable, so you can adjust the bulb head to ensure the diodes are facing left and right for the best light output -- it makes a big difference.
Not the greatest picture, but you can see how much better the hotspot is on the right side with the diodes clocked properly:
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Steve, I tried both positive and negative connections with no luck. Then took the other LED bulb and plugged it in and it worked. The other that has yet to work was plugged in both ways on both sides using both harnesses. I called your number 10 minutes ago...maybe your closed?
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03-14-2018, 07:32 PM
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Day 2 No Luck. So I connected everything as per your provided instructions and they don't turn on. I swapped out the bulb and nothing, swapped out the harness and nothing. Can't get any combination to turn on.
See my attached images for reference and let me know if I'm doing something wrong. Otherwise we have a pair of DOAs     
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03-14-2018, 07:55 PM
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looks like we are encountering the same issue. Hopefully we can get this squared away soon.
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looks like we are encountering the same issue. Hopefully we can get this squared away soon. |
Ok my bad on this one I figured it out. I didn't read your situation fully so excuse me if this has been tested.
Make sure that when you plug in the bulb harness you're lining up the arrows. They're tiny hence why I missed them.
Also make sure harness that connects to itself is Black on positive. See attached and I hope it helps.   
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03-15-2018, 05:25 AM
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Thanks for the update. I hadn’t seen the arrows, so I’ll give that a shot. I’ve been connecting Black to positive however. I’ll report back in a few hours once I give it another go. There wasn’t any mention of lining up the arrows in the instructions, was there? Was too dark in my garage to notice them.
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