2021 4Runner OEM LED Headlights/Lights Performance and Retrofit

[mynameistory]

How do I use the quad high beam?

Your existing DRL/high-beam bulbs in the reflectors (9005) will work exactly as they do now. In order to activate quad high beam, you will need to connect the LED projector shutters to a 12V source in order to trigger them. But, you must be careful that you don't directly connect them to your existing high-beam wiring. In DRL mode, they will flap the shutters rapidly, likely wearing or destroying them.

See my post above.

 

[bravozero]

I will say, the OEM LED low beams are probably the best lights I've had on a vehicle, very bright and perfect cutoff angles.

 

[mynameistory]

I will say, the OEM LED low beams are probably the best lights I've had on a vehicle, very bright and perfect cutoff angles.

I would say that they're at least catching up to current technology. What cars have you had before?

The big halogen reflectors in my 2012 Tacoma were some of the best stock headlights I've ever had. The little squinty halogen projectors in the 4Runner were awful. Slightly better with a H9 bulb upgrade, but these are definitely a huge improvement from there. Data shows double the intensity, in fact.

 

[ws6616]

As a Taiwanese American, I have to disagree with you on that.

Coplus is a Taiwanese company, not Chinese. Big difference here as Taiwanese companies tend to care more about the quality and R&D, while communist chinese companies are just ripoffs and give no F about quality.

That said, would I run Morimoto over stock LED? heck no lol

My mistake, alpharex is the Alibaba one.

Morimoto headlights are made by Chinese company Coplus. Morimoto just imports and rebrands them.

2014+ | 巨鎧精密工業股份有限公司

 

[mynameistory]

As a Taiwanese American, I have to disagree with you on that.

Coplus is a Taiwanese company, not Chinese. Big difference here as Taiwanese companies tend to care more about the quality and R&D, while communist chinese companies are just ripoffs and give no F about quality.

That said, would I run Morimoto over stock LED? heck no lol

Apologies for the misclassification! I'm generalizing importers like Morimoto and Alpharex all in the same category, which is not correct. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[2000se]

Now we need to find a good source for the headlights themselves. Now that we have the wiring harness \..

 

[mynameistory]

Now we need to find a good source for the headlights themselves. Now that we have the wiring harness \..

So far the best source is from people who are swapping to aftermarket. Most sets are practically brand new with few miles on them.

 

[Cheers!]

Do you have to remove the front bumper to remove the headlights?

 

[uh0h50]

Do you have to remove the front bumper to remove the headlights?

Yes you do.

 

[osugsxr]

Now we need to find a good source for the headlights themselves. Now that we have the wiring harness \..

FB marketplace in last 24 hours Ive seen two sets off a 2022 one Springfield Illinois area and another in Tampa florida at $350 obo

 

[Axix23]

^^^ people are crazy for selling their OEM headlights. And swapping to aftermarket junk that will fail in a few years.

 

[Tonka23]

FB marketplace in last 24 hours Ive seen two sets off a 2022 one Springfield Illinois area and another in Tampa florida at $350 obo

Tampa ones still up? Asking for a friend

 

[osugsxr]

Tampa ones still up? Asking for a friend

yes last time i check, seller does have a few other parts for sale too

 

[2000se]

2016 limited. Do those have a different set of lights than the others? I'd like to get a pair of OEM's but heard the limited's have different setups. Thoughts?

 

[osugsxr]

2016 limited. Do those have a different set of lights than the others? I'd like to get a pair of OEM's but heard the limited's have different setups. Thoughts?

no they arent different, best option is to find a set off FB market or local ads. Ive seen two sets off a 2022 at $350 obo in the past few days (springfield ill, and tampa fl

 

[2000se]

no they arent different, best option is to find a set off FB market or local ads. Ive seen two sets off a 2022 at $350 obo in the past few days (springfield ill, and tampa fl

Any idea on running the LED tail lights? Think the process is same (similar) ?

 

[mynameistory]

Any idea on running the LED tail lights? Think the process is same (similar) ?

The taillights are all exactly the same since 2014. There is no point in getting tail lights unless you have a 10-13 model with all-incandescent bulbs.

Even the 2014+ taillights only have LED boards for parking/brake lights. The reverse and signal bulbs are still incandescent.

 

[2000se]

The taillights are all exactly the same since 2014. There is no point in getting tail lights unless you have a 10-13 model with all-incandescent bulbs.

Even the 2014+ taillights only have LED boards for parking/brake lights. The reverse and signal bulbs are still incandescent.

Thank you!

 

[2000se]

Well....I just did this to my 2016 limited. Found a used pair of 2021 OEM LEDs and swapped them out with my standard halogens. I did have to reverse the wires in the plug, but everything went smooth. Removed the front bumper and unplugged all the auxiliary plugs plus the head lights plugs. Swapped out the lights and reinstalled. Now I have low beam LEDs now. High beams are still halogen. We'll see how they perform over the next few days of night driving now.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for the info to assist in this! Excellent.

 

[RK1679]

I'm also on the lookout for a set 21/22 OEM LEDs for my 2018.