New/Updated Lasfit Pro-T4 Headlight Bulb Kit (And Headlight Options Overview)

TLDR: Follow along as I try out the new/updated version of the Lasfit Pro-T4 LED headlight bulb system (Pro-DC Series). Initial impressions are optimistic but I'll be updating this thread with my long-term findings.


General Headlight Replacement Overview

The forums seem to have a unified consensus that the factory halogen headlights are unacceptable. I too share this opinion and have researched many of the options listed on the forums. The following list discusses my thought process on the popular/recommended options:

1. Aftermarket Halogen Bulbs - I read through many threads suggesting the factory halogen projectors are only intended for halogen bulbs, specifically H11 bulbs. Taking that advice as law, I decided to pick up a set of Philips X-tremeVision replacement bulbs since they were the recommendation of a few users, claiming they are brighter than the factory bulbs. They seem to match the factory beam pattern (expected since they look identical to the stock bulbs) but the observed light-output/brightness was indistinguishable from the original bulbs. H11 halogen replacements may be the "proper" bulb and the cheapest replacement option but even this so-called best H11 bulb doesn't seem to be what I was after. For those looking to stick with H11 halogens, there seems to be no reason to change from the factory bulbs. I can't speak for the life expectancy of the factory bulbs compared to aftermarket bulbs, but there is no need to install an aftermarket halogen until after the originals blow. As far as the H9 conversion, they are guaranteed to burn out quicker (I have read posts of H9 bulbs lasting less than a year!). I also didn't want to start modifying/cutting things to fit, although it does seem quite simple.

2. HID Conversion - This seems to be a outdated option as I have not seen any current posts about them but they seem to be much brighter in comparison to halogen bulbs. My biggest reserve about installing these was cutting the factory dust cover. Since the ballast doesn't fit within the headlight housing, a hole needs to be cut into the dust cover. I am concerned about dust and moisture possibly getting into the headlight housing and causing issues. This shouldn't be a problem if you seal the required hole in the dust cover but it was not a direction I wanted to go. I have not read anything about using HID bulbs in a halogen projector but I assume there might also be some optical issues since the light is emitted from a longer bulb compared to a halogen bulb (but I am not an expert on this).

3. Headlight Replacement - There are several companies making aftermarket full headlight housing replacements (including Morimoto, Alpharex, USR/Depo, etc). These have mixed reviews as far as performance and reliability but generally they seem to be much better than the factory halogens, at least in terms of brightness. The looks are subjective but I think there are options out there for everyone. The deal breakers for me are cost and installation. Most worthwhile options surpass $1000! The bumper will also need to be removed to install any headlight replacement which is intimidating and can become tedious if a headlight goes out (most replacements do not offer bulb replacements but rather require a full housing replacement). Each time the bumper is removed, you chance paint damage or breaking tabs. Needless to say, these were ruled out for me but they might be the right option for others.

4. Aftermarket LED Bulbs - More vehicle manufacturers seem to be switching to LED headlights, including the newer 4Runners. LEDs are a proven headlight technology and are also available as a drop in bulb replacement, typically for an affordable price. The problems arise with regards to the halogen "specific" projector. The projector optics are optimized for a halogen bulb to maximize light down field and prevent blinding oncoming drivers. LED bulbs fit in the factory headlight housing (most will even fit inside the dust cover) but the optics apparently do not optimize the beam pattern down field and it may blind oncoming drivers. I am not fully versed/knowledgeable on light optics but I have read many threads claiming similar info which suggests the LED is not placed in the same place where the factory halogen bulb emits light. I avoided this option for the longest time per forum suggestions but it seems to check all of my personal requirements (affordable, reliable, more light-output/brightness, retain the dust cover). The typical Amazon drop in replacement LED kits are affordable but seem to be the biggest offenders on the forums. The one option that keeps coming up is the Lasfit custom fit Pro-T4 LED headlight bulb and fan kit. The bulbs appear to place the LED at the same location as the factory halogen bulbs and the kit completely replaces the dust cover. There are a few threads discussing this option (including a video review by TRD Jon) and it made my list of products to try, but the cost was still out of reach until recently.


Upgraded Lasfit Pro-T4 LED Headlight Kit

Lasfit recently reached out on the forums with a "testing invitation" for their updated Pro-T4 LED headlight kit (https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...h11-led-bulbs-w-dust-cover-14-20-4runner.html). This new setup seems to be an evolution of their original Pro-T4 kit. The following are links to both kits:

Original Lasfit Pro0T4 LED Headlight Kit:
Custom H11 LED Bulbs For 4Runner｜Lasfit

Updated/New Lasfit Pro-T4 LED Headlight Kit:
Toyota 4Runner 2014-2020 Custom H11 LED Headlight Bulbs with Dust Cove

Since I was interested in the original kit, I decided to reach out. LED headlight bulbs were not the top priority on my list of upgrades, since I installed the "better" Philips halogens not too long ago, but Lasfit offered me a deal to test the lights (Note: I will not allow this to impact my impressions). I received the lights yesterday and installed them late in the evening. The following is my initial impressions after unboxing and install but I plan to continue using them and will update this thread with more information and a long-term review. I don't have any fancy light measuring tools but I personally believe real world experience is often times more valuable (I'll leave the light testing to the youtubers).

As a brief background, I'm from the NYC area and these will see typical city conditions for the most part, but I do take the 4Runner on adventures and I'm sure the drastic northeast season changes will put the lights through their paces. I will be paying close attention to the following:
1. Dust cover performance - I'll be checking the housings periodically to see if any dust or moisture infiltrates the dust cover.
2. Light output - I'm hoping these are bright enough to overpower the NYC street lights. The halogen bulbs get washed out by street lights and any passing traffic (especially newer vehicles with factory LED lights). Also hoping it will limit the need to constantly trigger the brights on rural country roads.
3. Winter performance - I frequently travel to the mountains (especially during the winter) and I'm curious if these will retain the snow melting feature of the halogens. With two fans (one at the bulb and one in the dust cover), I'm curious if the lights will get hot enough to stop snow buildup on the headlight lens.
4. Reliability/Service-Life - LEDs should last much longer than halogens but I'll make sure to keep track of any issues that may arise or if they completely stop working.


Initial Impressions

First off, I was a bit confused by Lasfit's naming convention on these lights. I reached out after the package arrived because I thought I received the original/old kit. The representative clarified that the Pro-DC series is their line of custom, vehicle-specific LED kits. The Pro-T4-H11 is their 4Runner specific kit, under the Pro-DC series line (think Pro-DC as the line of custom fit kits and Pro-T4 as the specific model). I suggested they use some sort of designation for the updated version, for example V2, which they seemed to take into consideration. For the sake of this thread, I will refer to this update as the Pro-T4-V2 but Lasfit may completely discontinue the old version all together.

The kit comes in a nice, premium feeling box. Inside, you are greeted with the bulbs, dust covers, instructions/manual, and a few Lasfit stickers. No complaints about the packaging and everything seems to have survived the shipping process. Moving onto initial build quality impressions, the bulb fans are made of metal and seem rather robust. The dust covers are plastic but should adequately serve their purpose. Each set is clearly labeled left (driver) and right (passenger) since the bulbs are side specific. Overall, it gives a good first impression.

Comparing this V2 to the original kit, it appears Lasfit made two specific changes (see product links above to compare). The first is the shape of the blade, which has a "notch" around the LED chip. The original kit appears to be a flat rectangular blade. Not sure if this improves the optics but it is an observation I noticed. The second change is the connector between the bulb and the dust cover fan. The original kit appears to have a simple clip style connector while this V2 kit has a screw type connector. I have no experience with the previous version, but I'm sure this screw type connector will hold. The connector also has a gasket which should do well to block the elements (although this connection is inside the headlight housing behind the dust cover anyway). Not sure if the actual LED has been updated or if there are any other changes.

Install is just as simple as installing any bulb. Remove the factory dust cover, remove the halogen bulb, install the new LED bulb, connect the dust cover fan to the bulb, and install the new dust cover. A few observations I made during install:
1. Twisting the LED bulbs into place is a bit tricky. I recall having similar issues with the halogen bulbs so this is not specific to the Lasfit kit. Make sure you push the bulbs in evenly to align the tabs appropriately. I had trouble twisting the bulb into place because the mating surfaces were not flush and one of the tabs was not fully in the slot.
2. The bulb fans only fit one way. Since the fan is offset from the center of the bulb, it can only be inserted one way. It helps to have small hands (or just remove the battery for more room).
3. With the fan in the dust cover, there are a few extra wires to manage while installing the dust cover. Everything fits inside the headlight housing, but the wires must be situated just right in order to twist the dust cover into place.
4. The new dust covers don't seem to have as tight of a seal as the factory dust covers. They do have a similar rubber gasket but this gasket does not appear to compress as much as the factory gasket. Only time will tell how this performs.

Install was not particularly difficult and I was able to complete it in the dark, with only a flashlight. I did not have time to get a feel for the lights besides shining them at a garage door. I will plan to take more photos as I drive around later in the week but I wanted to get this thread started.

Feel free to post any questions. I do plan to update this thread as I continue to use the kit and will report back with my findings. And now, onto some photos:

Upgraded halogen bulbs I previously installed:


Lasfit Pro-T4 box (bubble wrap shipping sleeve below):


Contents of box:


Bulb and dust cover unit:


Driver and Passenger specific bulbs:

Dust cover fan must point down:


Dust cover side specific marking and interior connections:


Bulb installed (notice how wires must be tucked around bulb fan in order to fit dust cover, also notice bulb to dust cover "twist" connector):


Installed dust cover (notice red arrow pointing down):


Passenger LED and Driver Halogen comparison (LED appears to have more light output):


Projector cutoff (you can see the cutoff line similar to the halogens):

Initial Use Impressions

I was able to compile a few initial use impressions over the weekend. We took a trip down to Maryland for the weekend and traveled a good amount at night (predominantly city and highway driving). The following list summarizes my observations:

1. Light Output - Honestly speaking, from an average vehicle enthusiast without light meters, these bulbs appear brighter than the factory halogens but I wouldn't call it a night and day difference (pun intended). I understand there are limitations with the factory halogen projectors and I expect Lasfit has done their best with the constraint. I'm sure the full headlight housing replacement options provide more output with fancy projectors but they also cost 10x more (see above for my headlight options comparison). I did notice these are not washed out in traffic like the halogens were but there are some newer vehicles which outperform/outshine the 4runner on the road (notably, a newer Lexus ES that passed us on the highway). The lights are still noticeable on the road for the most part, even with NYC streetlights shining down. I have yet to drive on rural roads but I will follow up with an update once I do.
2. Headlight Aiming - I lifted my 4runner an even 2" (all around) and never adjusted my headlight aiming. The halogens always seemed a little high after the lift but it was exaggerated once I switched to the Lasfit LED kit. Not sure if this is what other members were noting when switching to LEDs but I'm sure I can adjust the headlights down to mitigate the issue. I noticed this issue when pulling up to a smaller sedan at a red light, my headlights were shining at the back of their headrests (which I don't recall the halogens doing before I lifted the truck). This might just be a result of lifting the 4runner but I don't recall the halogens being an issue. Maybe the brighter LEDs bring my attention to it. I did not have time to properly adjust the headlights before my trip but will plan to soon.
3. Color Temperature - The cooler temperature (color) of these bulbs definitely modernizes the front end. The yellow hue of the halogens gave an older appearance but the cooler temperature of the Lasfit bulbs match most aftermarket LED options on the market (OEM LED offerings seem to be more true white in comparison). I have a set of Xenon Depot high beam/DRL LED bulbs and they match perfectly with the Lasfit kit. Overall, in my opinion, the LEDs update the look of the 4Runner for the better.

That sums up my initial observations. I will plan to follow up in a month or so with a progress/check-in post.

Are people flashing their brights at you?

If so aim them down, plenty of tutorials on how to do it correctly.

This thread is exactly how I feel about my Lasfit (V1) lights and I'm going on 1.5 years with them. Same reasons I bought them and same results. For the price, I'm more than happy with them. They aren't as good as a factory LED and nobody should expect them to be. But, for the price they are a huge improvement in brightness, night time drivability, and giving the 4Runner a much better look. Those yellow halogens make me cringe. I still rarely use my high beams.

I've said this a few times, but even after my recent 2" lift I still have not been flashed. I figured I'd give it a shot without adjusting them down and see if I started to get flashed. Still nope.

Until these give me a reason otherwise, I'm happy to keep supporting these here.

John in NC said:

Are people flashing their brights at you?

If so aim them down, plenty of tutorials on how to do it correctly.

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I have not gotten flashed yet but just an observation.
My plan is to aim them down, just have not had the time yet.

PJSnow said:

Initial Use Impressions

I was able to compile a few initial use impressions over the weekend. We took a trip down to Maryland for the weekend and traveled a good amount at night (predominantly city and highway driving). The following list summarizes my observations:

1. Light Output - Honestly speaking, from an average vehicle enthusiast without light meters, these bulbs appear brighter than the factory halogens but I wouldn't call it a night and day difference (pun intended). I understand there are limitations with the factory halogen projectors and I expect Lasfit has done their best with the constraint. I'm sure the full headlight housing replacement options provide more output with fancy projectors but they also cost 10x more (see above for my headlight options comparison). I did notice these are not washed out in traffic like the halogens were but there are some newer vehicles which outperform/outshine the 4runner on the road (notably, a newer Lexus ES that passed us on the highway). The lights are still noticeable on the road for the most part, even with NYC streetlights shining down. I have yet to drive on rural roads but I will follow up with an update once I do.
2. Headlight Aiming - I lifted my 4runner an even 2" (all around) and never adjusted my headlight aiming. The halogens always seemed a little high after the lift but it was exaggerated once I switched to the Lasfit LED kit. Not sure if this is what other members were noting when switching to LEDs but I'm sure I can adjust the headlights down to mitigate the issue. I noticed this issue when pulling up to a smaller sedan at a red light, my headlights were shining at the back of their headrests (which I don't recall the halogens doing before I lifted the truck). This might just be a result of lifting the 4runner but I don't recall the halogens being an issue. Maybe the brighter LEDs bring my attention to it. I did not have time to properly adjust the headlights before my trip but will plan to soon.
3. Color Temperature - The cooler temperature (color) of these bulbs definitely modernizes the front end. The yellow hue of the halogens gave an older appearance but the cooler temperature of the Lasfit bulbs match most aftermarket LED options on the market (OEM LED offerings seem to be more true white in comparison). I have a set of Xenon Depot high beam/DRL LED bulbs and they match perfectly with the Lasfit kit. Overall, in my opinion, the LEDs update the look of the 4Runner for the better.

That sums up my initial observations. I will plan to follow up in a month or so with a progress/check-in post.

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Most drop-in LEDs will appear brighter (especially when shining on a vertical surface i.e. garage door at close distances due to the way we perceive brightness), some will actually be brighter and other won't. Then you have the issue of the drop-in LEDs not aiming their light at the proper point, most are very bright a short distance away from the front, but produce almost no light far from the front of the truck, which is where you want to actually see.

This is better explained by Crashburn in a tacomaworld thread 3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights | Tacoma World. Although he tests on Tacoma projectors, the theory and practice should translate to the 4Runner projector lights. For the best halogen experience, I'd recommend switching to h9 bulbs, mind you I tried several drop-in LEDs.

ADT_192 said:

Most drop-in LEDs will appear brighter (especially when shining on a vertical surface i.e. garage door at close distances due to the way we perceive brightness), some will actually be brighter and other won't. Then you have the issue of the drop-in LEDs not aiming their light at the proper point, most are very bright a short distance away from the front, but produce almost no light far from the front of the truck, which is where you want to actually see.

This is better explained by Crashburn in a tacomaworld thread 3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights | Tacoma World. Although he tests on Tacoma projectors, the theory and practice should translate to the 4Runner projector lights. For the best halogen experience, I'd recommend switching to h9 bulbs, mind you I tried several drop-in LEDs.

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That is a fantastic thread over on TacomaWorld. Clearly there is a lot of effort and fancy instruments that were used to track data points across several lighting options. Unfortunately, I don't have access to light measuring equipment (as noted in my initial post above) and I don't plan to make these comparisons. I am approaching this from an average owner's point of view, and sometimes real world, first person perception of light is more valuable than data points (similarly to how the new Bronco or Wranglers seem superior to the 4Runner on paper but we all purchased a 4Runner regardless).
In my initial impressions post, I note the Lasfit kit is not a "night and day" difference from the original halogens. This seems to coincide with the data from the TacomaWorld post. The LED bulbs tested have a similar drop off with distance but it is not significant compared to the halogens.
From a real world perspective, the Lasfit kit does appear a bit brighter than the halogens and the color temperature gives an updated look to the front of the 4Runner. I don't have any other LED drop in bulbs to compare to but these are my observations with the Lasfit kit. I am also concerned about long term performance, which I will be tracking in this thread. Feel free to interpret the TacomaWorld data and my observations as you see fit.

3 Week Review

I've had a few weeks to use the Lasfit headlight kit and wanted to provide an update. My initial impressions were fairly accurate but I have a few more observations and opinions to share about these:

1. Light Output - After living with these for a few weeks, I can honestly say they are brighter than the factory halogens. Driving around town, with city street lights, the output might not be a night and day difference but they do provide additional light on the road. Below are a few photos with my low beams and typical city conditions. But, where this kit really shines is anywhere there are no street lights. I was able to experience these on a rural country road (upstate NY) and I was pleasantly surprised. They seem to shine far enough and are much brighter than the factory halogen bulbs. Unfortunately, I did not think to take photos that night but I will try to remember next time I am out of the city at night.
2. Headlight Aiming - I was able to adjust the headlights down slightly to aim it below the headrests of smaller sedans. Nobody flashed me but it was a precaution I wanted to take.
3. Dust Intrusion - I opened the dust covers and observed no additional dust within the headlight housing. I have not driven through particularly dusty conditions, but after three weeks of typical driving, nothing has changed. I do drive down dusty roads occasionally and will plan to update this thread when I do. The twist/screw connector between the bulb and dust cover fan also appears to remain unchanged. It was still just as tight as the first day I installed them, even through many heat cycles in the engine bay and several 90+ degree days.

Overall, I am very happy with these lights. Since I've had time to experience these lights more, it appears my initial impressions were rushed. They are definitely much better than the factory bulbs and the quality is great. It definitely shows that Lasfit put work into developing these. I would definitely recommend picking up a set if you are still using the factory halogens (especially with their Labor Day sale going on!).
I will continue to follow up with more long term observations after a few more months of use. I think a 6 month review will be appropriate unless something comes up before then. Also feel free to ask questions and I'll try to answer them as best I can. And now for some photos:

This is a photo with no lights on (only street light):


This is a photo with the Lasfit low beams on (they do shine through the street light a bit):


At a traffic light with oncoming traffic, the low beam are barely noticeable:


Here you can see the lights are clearly visible with background street lights:

4+ Month Update

Since I have some time during the holiday slowdown, figured I would post an update. I've been using these for just shy of 5 months and they have been great. I passed another 4Runner recently with the factory halogens and my Lasfit LEDs definitely outshined them.

They are visibly brighter in almost every scenario except under bright city street lights and heavy rain at night. As noted in my first post, some of the bright street lights will wash these out but I guess there is no need for headlights in that scenario anyway. The only other condition that I noticed these fall a little short is during heavy nighttime rain (but I'm sure any bulb would have trouble with that). These are certainly better than the halogens under the same conditions but I needed to turn on my yellow LED fog lights for a bit better visibility in the heavy rain. Even in snow I was pleasantly surprised. I have yet to drive through a blizzard but I will report back when I do.

And lastly, I promised a follow up on the dust cover performance. I'm happy to report that there appears to be no additional dust accumulation behind the dust covers (see photos below). I have driven through some dusty gravel roads and the salt dust in the air from the recent freeze in the northeast has put these through their paces. The fans in the covers seem to be doing their job to push air out and not let dust in.

I will continue to follow up if anything changes but here are some new photos:


Inside of headlight housing after 4+ months, no additional dust observed (behind dust cover):


Back of dust cover, also no signs of additional dust:


Only sign of wear is the sticker peeling at one corner:


A high quality shot of the output:


And another from the roof rack:


And one from the side:


Here is a head on shot showing the modern white color:


Finally, one last photo just to show off my 4Runner

8 Month Review

I have been running the Lasfit Pro bulb and fan kit in my 4runner for just shy of 8 months now and I have nothing bad to say about them. They are an upgrade over the factory halogens in every aspect. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who still has the stock bulbs. As per my usual, I will highlight a few key points in list form:

1. Reliability - As stated above, I have been running these for almost 8 months at this point and they haven’t let me down yet. I will definitely update this thread when/if the bulbs burn out or if I experience any issues. But they are LEDs and I don’t expect a dead bulb anytime soon.
2. Dust - Similar to my 4 month review, there has been no dust accumulation within the headlight housing (behind the dust cover fan). This was a big concern of mine and I’m happy to report that it seems to be a non issue. I don’t drive on dusty gravel roads on a daily basis but this review is for more typical driving conditions. I have been through several dusty conditions over the past 8 months and the dust cover seem to do their job.
3. Noise - I did read a post about noise with LED bulb fans. The Lasfit fans do make some noise but it is not noticeable while the engine is running. If you use the headlights while the vehicle is not running and in a quiet area (camping for example) you will probably hear the fans running but I can’t see it being that big of an issue (I’d be more concerned about killing the battery). The only time I notice the fan noise is when I come home late at night and the auto headlights continue to run for about a minute after I turn off the 4runner. This is also specific because I walk past the front, otherwise, I don’t think its noticeable from inside the vehicle.
4. LEDs in Halogen Projector - There have been a few scattered posts suggesting LED bulbs do not produce a proper beam pattern when installed in the 4runner halogen projector headlights. The major point they make is the LEDs “appear” brighter but they don’t have the same long distance performance as the halogens. I feel this is a counterintuitive argument. I understand science and testing is indisputable but personal experience can tell a different story. For example, you can buy the fastest car on paper with the most horsepower and highest specs, but a BRZ/GT86 can be just as fun. I find the Lasfit LEDs to produce more usable light in my experience and use case. If you are solely looking for specs, these might not be the option for you. But if you want better lighting compared to the factory halogens, I would highly recommend these.

Overall, I am very happy with the Lasfit pro headlight kit and I would not hesitate to get them again. They may not be for everyone but I think a lot of people can benefit from them over the stock halogens.

Considering getting these for my 2011 Limited. Seem to be the best of the drop in bulbs.

Rocko9999 said:

Considering getting these for my 2011 Limited. Seem to be the best of the drop in bulbs.

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I'm still happy with them and I definitely recommend them. Look out for coupon codes or sales to get the best price.

PJSnow said:

I'm still happy with them and I definitely recommend them. Look out for coupon codes or sales to get the best price.

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Will do thanks.

ADT_192 said:

Most drop-in LEDs will appear brighter (especially when shining on a vertical surface i.e. garage door at close distances due to the way we perceive brightness), some will actually be brighter and other won't. Then you have the issue of the drop-in LEDs not aiming their light at the proper point, most are very bright a short distance away from the front, but produce almost no light far from the front of the truck, which is where you want to actually see.

This is better explained by Crashburn in a tacomaworld thread 3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights | Tacoma World. Although he tests on Tacoma projectors, the theory and practice should translate to the 4Runner projector lights. For the best halogen experience, I'd recommend switching to h9 bulbs, mind you I tried several drop-in LEDs.

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Are you still running the H9s? Are they whiter than the h11 bulbs?

Rocko9999 said:

Are you still running the H9s? Are they whiter than the h11 bulbs?

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Just saw this message.. a year later XD

Yes, I am still running the H9s. I don't think they are any whiter, just a lot brighter than the H11s

2 Year Update

I have been running the Lasfit Pro-T4 headlight kit for just over 2 years now and I have been quite pleased. I have had no issues in that time and I think it is a good option for anyone looking to upgrade the halogen lighting on the 4Runner. The following list summarizes a few key points I've noticed through my ownership:

1. Durability/Life-Expectancy - As mentioned above, I have been running these for just over 2 years now with an average amount of use (I would not say I drive more at night than the typical driver). There have been no issues and I am glad to say they have been reliable. I have not met another owner with a new Lasfit kit to compare to but they appear to be just as bright as the day I installed it. The only issue I recently noticed is the down sticker starting to peel off. If it does fall off one day, I can see see orienting the fan properly may be tricky but a simple arrow drawn with a marker would solve that.

2. Lasfit Support - Lasfit has been great to work with. They have been good at communicating and are responsive to emails. If I were to come across an issue, I feel they would help resolve it.

3. Light Output - I still believe these were an improvement to the halogen lights. City driving remains similar because street lights illuminate most areas, but driving anywhere more rural, saw an improvement. Since installing these, I have also added auxiliary light (ditch light pods, light bars, fog lights), which overpower the low beams but most cannot be used on the road. Aftermarket LED headlight replacements may be brighter but also add to the complexity of installation. I have been satisfied with the Lasfit kit in terms of light output, especially for their ease of install.

4. Cost - This is one of the downsides to the Lasfit kit. At almost $200, they are an expensive bulb replacement, but you do get the added fan dust cover which should help lifespan (in terms of heat dissipation) and they are specifically designed for the 4runner. There are drop in LED bulb options that can be had for less than $100 but their reliability may suffer and their LEDs may not be rotated/clocked specifically for the 4Runner like the Lasfits are. There are also much more expensive LED headlight replacements which are more difficult and time consuming to install. Luckily, Lasfit seems to have sales quite often (currently 20% off for their 9th birthday) which makes the price more reasonable.

5. Dust Intrusion - The one concern I had with these was dust intrusion as mentioned in one of my earlier posts. I am happy to report that the area behind the dust cap/fan is just as clean as the day I installed it. The fan appears to do a good job at keeping things cool and keeping the dust out. Lasfit seems to have done their homework with this fan.

Overall, I have been pleased with the kit. It provided a better night time driving experience and significantly modernized the lighting of the 4Runner. Unfortunately, I won't be able to provide future updates because I recently (today) installed a set of 2022 OEM bi-LED headlight housings. If this opportunity had not come around, I would continue to enjoy the Lasfit kit. I still think the Lasfit kit is a good upgrade with a much simpler install process.
And finally, a few last photos of the kit with some output shots:

Output shot from the cabin:


Output shot from ground level (note the orange glow is from the marker/raptor lights):


A shot looking at the lights (note the white color which modernizes the front end):


An overhead shot of the output (taken from the roof level):


Here is a picture of the peeling "down" sticker:


A shot behind the fan (just as clean as the day I installed it):

How are these at longer distances? I've heard people claim that putting LEDs in projector housings absolutely destroy the long-distance projection in favor of making it brighter closer to the vehicle.

Romanas said:

How are these at longer distances? I've heard people claim that putting LEDs in projector housings absolutely destroy the long-distance projection in favor of making it brighter closer to the vehicle.

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High beams are typically used to illuminate much farther in the distance. I would not expect a low beam LED to replace high beams. From my experience, this Lasfit kit did not perform worse than the halogens in any regard, and I did perceive more output in general. I don't have fancy light testing equipment to provide data points, therefore I can't say exactly how much or where in the beam pattern the light is better. But it was an improvement over the halogens for me.

PJSnow said:

Initial Use Impressions

I have a set of Xenon Depot high beam/DRL LED bulbs and they match perfectly with the Lasfit kit. Overall, in my opinion, the LEDs update the look of the 4Runner for the better.

That sums up my initial observations. I will plan to follow up in a month or so with a progress/check-in post.

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I really like your write-up on this option for the headlights, but I'm curious... and lazy...(I didn't search to see if you've written about the high beams) about your feel for using the Xenon Depot high beam/DRL's? I am actually using Xenon Depot's HID low beams, one of the first upgrades I did when I bought my 4R in 2018, and they're still going strong. I like the idea of the Lasfit's when I need to replace the low beams. But I've always wondered about changing the high beams, and never got around to it. Your recommendation?

HanginInUtah said:

I really like your write-up on this option for the headlights, but I'm curious... and lazy...(I didn't search to see if you've written about the high beams) about your feel for using the Xenon Depot high beam/DRL's? I am actually using Xenon Depot's HID low beams, one of the first upgrades I did when I bought my 4R in 2018, and they're still going strong. I like the idea of the Lasfit's when I need to replace the low beams. But I've always wondered about changing the high beams, and never got around to it. Your recommendation?

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The XD high beams have been solid so far. The DRL module dims the LEDs perfectly and they perform quite well as high beams. Not sure if they still sell it with the module because the original XD website appears to be non-existent. But if you can find them, I'd say they were a nice change.