2021 4Runner OEM LED Headlights/Lights Performance and Retrofit

Starting to see 2021 headlights pop up in classifieds as people trade them for Alpharex, Morimoto, etc.

Scanning this thread, seems like we never figured out what it would take to get them to work on older models, right?

Which is funny to see (people trading in quality OEM headlight assemblies for questionable Alibaba instagram headlights). I'm not aware of those companies making new headlights for the 2021 trucks. So, do they come with a retrofit harness to make up the difference? Someone is figuring it out (at least in that direction. Not sure about backwards compatibility of newer OEM lights in older 4Runners).
 
Who is in for a wiring harness. I found a guy that made them for Tacos and he's in "I'll take a look" mode, but I'm sure if I said "you can sell 10 in one shot" he might prioritize it a bit higher.

I looked at them compared to my truck at the dealership. There is no comparison. LEDs are way brighter with broader coverage and better reach.

It's exactly what we all want.

I’d be in, depending on the harness cost.
 
Which is funny to see (people trading in quality OEM headlight assemblies for questionable Alibaba instagram headlights). I'm not aware of those companies making new headlights for the 2021 trucks. So, do they come with a retrofit harness to make up the difference? Someone is figuring it out (at least in that direction. Not sure about backwards compatibility of newer OEM lights in older 4Runners).

Great point!!
 
Who is in for a wiring harness. I found a guy that made them for Tacos and he's in "I'll take a look" mode, but I'm sure if I said "you can sell 10 in one shot" he might prioritize it a bit higher.

I looked at them compared to my truck at the dealership. There is no comparison. LEDs are way brighter with broader coverage and better reach.

It's exactly what we all want.

I’m in
 
I have a 2021 SR5 premium and the low beam harness is different from previous models. I tried to install some alpharex lights and noticed that they don't fit. I called alpharex and they said that they are developing a new harness/adapter. So hopefully I'll be able to install them soon.
 

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Hey everyone, new member and first post here. I got my 2021 Limited 2 weeks ago and can confirm on the Limited that the High/Low beam is in the same housing with the DRL being halogen still. I'll try to take some pictures this week so you can see the output. This is the first 4runner I've ever driven, so I can't comment on the output vs halogen, but I'm pleased enough.

This is my 2nd 4runner just picked up a couple of days ago SR5 Premium have LED for Low beam & Fog Lights. High beam is Halogen, very disappointed. I also have a MAZDA CX9 Signature comparing with LED of MAZDA with 4runner low beam their lighting seems to be the same. I will try to take a comparison picture in the night. Overall lighting wise inside and outside disappointed in 4runner. I wish I can replace my High beam halogen and interior lights. anyone know any aftermarket for Interior that I can replace...?
 
^^ highbeams and interior Leds are easiest to replace My main concern it’s the low beam output and driving at night. Aftermarket led bulbs in our low beam projectors just plain suck!
 
I would be interested in seeing how well the 2021 model LEDs' perform compared to the 2020 halogens

They are too bright. No need for an aux light bar with them.

I just picked up a 2021 and I feel like an ******* driving at night.
So many flashes and I only have 52 miles on it.

If you are willing to meet up, I can take ya for a spin at night.
Shoot a PM and we can arrange if you want.
I am not far from you.

Meet up somewhere and we stay OFF 208, as the policia as crazy there even though there are no lights and you could see how bright they are.

Not driving it in the rain or snow till I get rust preventative sprayed.
If it snows, I won't drive it till after the next rain washes the salt off the terrible roads.
I don't want to add a cleaning step before spray time.
 
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I have a 2021 SR5 premium and the low beam harness is different from previous models. I tried to install some alpharex lights and noticed that they don't fit. I called alpharex and they said that they are developing a new harness/adapter. So hopefully I'll be able to install them soon.

The swap to AlphaRex on a 2021 model has been done. A member on another forum that I have spoken to did it in December without a harness. He has some electrical knowledge but has said it’s doable with minimal modification.

I’ve been waiting to do the OEM LED conversion onto my 2016. When that happens (hopefully soon), I want to document it properly in hopes that it’ll help future conversions.

Until then, I’ll be surfing the forums to gather as much information as possible.
 
Do you have any LED recommendations for High Beams, DRL lights for 2021 and turn signals .? that don't cause any issue in the electricals
 
I am about to order the 2021 led headlights

There are two versions. Can anybody clarify?
There is a small price difference. I am assuming one is Canadian version? What’s the difference between the two?
It looks like the mounting points are all the same.

I will update you guys when I start doing the install with photos and etc
 

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