2014+headlight retrofit

[KCcarguy]

I know a few guys out there have done a 2014+ retrofit on their 2010-13. Are there any threads dedicated to this? I've searched but no luck.

 

[meder24]

This is just one of the threads I have bookmarked. There are others out there.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/169506-2014-hid-retrofit.html

 

[Brandonium]

I wish there was a 2010/2013- retrofit for the 2014+

 

[KCcarguy]

This is just one of the threads I have bookmarked. There are others out there.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/169506-2014-hid-retrofit.html

Thanks for the quick replies. I don't think I was clear on what I'm looking for. I'm wanting to install the new shape 2014+/ OEM projector units in my 2011. Any threads on that?

 

[meder24]

Sorry, I totally overlooked what you originally wrote. My fault for not reading clearly.

 

[tinman831]

Thanks for the quick replies. I don't think I was clear on what I'm looking for. I'm wanting to install the new shape 2014+/ OEM projector units in my 2011. Any threads on that?

So you want to install the entire headlight assembly onto your 2011? Unfortunately, that won't be possible without major body work as they are entirely different shapes. What most people do is simply retrofit the existing headlight using new projectors.

 

[KingPrat]

There was a member on here who did the retrofit after his vehicle was in an accident. Would have to do a decent search to figure it out.

I cannot remember if the fenders are different, but definitely the entire grille assembly needs to be changed. Hood is the same.

 

[1engineer]

There was a member on here who did the retrofit after his vehicle was in an accident. Would have to do a decent search to figure it out.

I cannot remember if the fenders are different, but definitely the entire grille assembly needs to be changed. Hood is the same.

Here is the post http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2104755-post221.html where it describes what [MENTION=104049]marshal[/MENTION] had to do to fit his headlights. Look around the thread I pulled this post from as there is information on the swap before and after the linked post.

My google fu is strong...

 

[marshal]

So you want to install the entire headlight assembly onto your 2011? Unfortunately, that won't be possible without major body work as they are entirely different shapes. What most people do is simply retrofit the existing headlight using new projectors.

Simply not true at all.

The only parts that differ are the headlights themselves, grill, facia/lower valence, and the inner grill supports. You'll also have to modify your indicator lighting harness' plugs to the headlight specific ones.

All that said, I wouldn't do it again. The reflectors Toyota designed on the 2010-13 models out perform the projectors 2:1 easily.

 

[FORErunner911]

Simply not true at all.

The only parts that differ are the headlights themselves, grill, facia/lower valence, and the inner grill supports. You'll also have to modify your indicator lighting harness' plugs to the headlight specific ones.

All that said, I wouldn't do it again. The reflectors Toyota designed on the 2010-13 models out perform the projectors 2:1 easily.

Agree. You're better off retrofitting a morimoto mini d2s in there and paint the inside black. Will be way better than the 14+ headlights.

 

[LawnDart]

Simply not true at all.

The only parts that differ are the headlights themselves, grill, facia/lower valence, and the inner grill supports. You'll also have to modify your indicator lighting harness' plugs to the headlight specific ones.

All that said, I wouldn't do it again. The reflectors Toyota designed on the 2010-13 models out perform the projectors 2:1 easily.

I'm so hard for you right now.

 

[meder24]

Not to mention if your end game is to use HID's, the OEM projectors are designed for halogen bulbs and not meant to utilize HID. An actual HID retrofit would definitely be the way to go if actual light output is your primary concern.

 

[tinman831]

Simply not true at all.

The only parts that differ are the headlights themselves, grill, facia/lower valence, and the inner grill supports. You'll also have to modify your indicator lighting harness' plugs to the headlight specific ones.

All that said, I wouldn't do it again. The reflectors Toyota designed on the 2010-13 models out perform the projectors 2:1 easily.

I stand corrected.:thumb3::thumb3:

 

[KCcarguy]

Not to mention if your end game is to use HID's, the OEM projectors are designed for halogen bulbs and not meant to utilize HID. An actual HID retrofit would definitely be the way to go if actual light output is your primary concern.

I'll admit....my primary concern is making it look cool.