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i used the standard sylvania and was really impressed so i would assume the silver stars would rock
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04-15-2012, 08:26 AM
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do you know off the top of your head what the light specs are for a 1994 4runner? Looking to do this as well, I want brighter lights :/
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No such luck for us (94 ish), I've been looking for months for a clear housing and none available. I'm trying to find what year, grille and housings swap with some form of ease...leaning towards just cutting the core support out of an earlier truck and retrofitting to my 94. Unless someone comes up with an easier way...? My 94's lights suck...I can't stand them...and the extra work would be justified.
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10-22-2012, 10:03 PM
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Order the lens of choice i prefer the Pilot Lens they are far more clear then the Hella brand. I got mine from AMAZON it was $38.23 shipped.
Amazon.com: Pilot Performance Lighting WI-HL5A H4 Conversion 6054 Head Lamp, D.O.T/SAE, Color Box: Automotive
First you will have to take off your grill, use a flat head screwdriver to separate the retaining clip.
With the old head lights out you can install the new clear lenses.
(Note) i did notice the new lens is a bit bulky and required screws that were a touch longer then the stock one, in my case that was fine the old ones were shot anyway.
Once you have installed the new lens your all set to put bulbs in and hook it up
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Hey Bad_Vision, will these work in those buckets? I don't see why not, just asking for clarificiation.
Kensun Xenon HID H4 L/H halogen 10000k replacement Bulbs (1 pair Thunder Blue... : Amazon.com : Automotive
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10-23-2012, 11:08 AM
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yes those will work but 10,000k is very blue and annoying it casts a bunch of shadows
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10-23-2012, 11:19 AM
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yes those will work but 10,000k is very blue and annoying it casts a bunch of shadows
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will they work in the normal buckets? I've never changed my headlights yet so it's a pretty gray area for me on knowledge. I was lights that really light the road up. suggestions?
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10-23-2012, 11:20 AM
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yes those will work but 10,000k is very blue and annoying it casts a bunch of shadows
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higher the lumens...less light output. EG: 4500k's will be brighter than 10000k's.
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Hid drop in kits in halogen headlights cause tons of glare and pissed off oncoming driviers in most cases. I have drop in HID's on my mazdaspeed 3 but it has factory projector headlights. excellent results.
The drop in HID kits in halogen headlights ARE brighter than the sealed beams..But come with glare.
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Still thinking of ordering these h4 headlights and a drop in kit for the 4runner (4500k) and aiming them correctly to avoid people flashing their high beams at me 
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10-23-2012, 03:56 PM
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10-23-2012, 03:59 PM
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No. We will take away your 4Runner if you defile it with those.
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No. We will take away your 4Runner if you defile it with those.
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No. We will take away your 4Runner if you defile it with those.
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ok well all that aside. I actually like the looks of those. Will they fit? then just use 4500k for brightness?
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i recommend 5000k they are white with a hint of blue and work really well for not casting shadows.
4-5000k is the best choice
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i recommend 5000k they are white with a hint of blue and work really well for not casting shadows.
4-5000k is the best choice
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but do you have to do the bucket conversion still to put them in? (I'm clueless on the type of headlamp my 4runner has. Not sure if it's the complete bucket or just a bulb replacement type.)
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but do you have to do the bucket conversion still to put them in? (I'm clueless on the type of headlamp my 4runner has. Not sure if it's the complete bucket or just a bulb replacement type.)
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Those ARE the buckets.
You should go pull your existing headlamp right now and look at it, and you'll see what's up. Right now you've got what's called a sealed beam, which is the bulb and bucket and lens all in one sealed package. The back of that sealed beam has the same kind of connector as an H4 bulb. So to convert to H4, what you have to do is replace the sealed beam with a bucket and lens that are built to hold an H4 bulb.
The first gen 4Runner has a socket for the sealed beam lamp to fit in, and a ring that goes around the front of the lamp to hold it in. If the second gen has the same setup, then all you need to do is find a bucket/lens combo with he same dimensions as your sealed beam, and swap it out. I've heard tell that it's not that easy with the second gen, so something is up and you should take your headlights out and find out what and do a writeup. 
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Those ARE the buckets.
You should go pull your existing headlamp right now and look at it, and you'll see what's up. Right now you've got what's called a sealed beam, which is the bulb and bucket and lens all in one sealed package. The back of that sealed beam has the same kind of connector as an H4 bulb. So to convert to H4, what you have to do is replace the sealed beam with a bucket and lens that are built to hold an H4 bulb.
The first gen 4Runner has a socket for the sealed beam lamp to fit in, and a ring that goes around the front of the lamp to hold it in. If the second gen has the same setup, then all you need to do is find a bucket/lens combo with he same dimensions as your sealed beam, and swap it out. I've heard tell that it's not that easy with the second gen, so something is up and you should take your headlights out and find out what and do a writeup. |
Gotcha, I didn't know if they were sealed or not. Yeah I should probably take them out and take a look at it. Course now it's getting cold, frost and snow last night :/ And i dont have a garage to work in... But ill try bud! maybe a little  will motivate me
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