Can our reflector housings handle 100 watts?

hoppyjr said:
Actually not true, provided it’s a well designed LED and the headlamp is properly aimed. One of the reasons I use VLED’s is because they design them to have the led chips firing at the correct place on the bulb, the same place even with where the filament would be on a halogen bulb. This ensures the light distribution into the reflector is optimized. I can’t speak to the cheap stuff.

That said, I’m sure you’ll find a good halogen solution.
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Oh that's interesting; okay that would fall into the "special" circumstance that I mentioned. Haha
 
prybar said:
It's so much better than stock. It used to be sketchy driving down dark roads at night, but now I can see everything. Highbeams are super bright too. Beam pattern should be about the same too, which you don't get with LED's. I've recommended this upgrade to just about everyone I know.

One thing though - if you turn off your truck and leave the lights on, it drains the battery pretty quick due to the increased wattage.

Overall, the best headlight upgrade for the money IMO.
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Yeah that definitely makes sense that it would drain the battery.

Okay cool, this basically sounds like exactly what I want and I was thinking the same thing in terms of cost. I was talking to one company about glass housings with projectors built in them, like a custom retrofit, that was like $700 and I honestly just am not a fan of the projector cut off. Plus I think on our rigs the classic look can't be beat!

Oh, as an update, it looks like the koito bulbs can't be ordered anywhere. So now I guess I need to find a different brand... I did order the harness though from that guy in Colorado.
 
19963.4lsr5 said:
The Napa ultra bright bulbs pull a fair amount of amps compared to stock. I posted the specks before…..

My comment about 80w low beams blinding older people still stands. I’m an older people…..

I have a Hall effect amp meter on my Alt output. I think it’s a little over 6a per bulb.

I’ll confirm but those Napa “bright as hell” bulbs push 80w on low beam and have a 2 year warranty.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Napas are actually Hellas, nice warranty though.
 
Ed_C said:
I wouldn't be surprised if the Napas are actually Hellas, nice warranty though.
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The darn silver stars have a 1 year and sometimes last just past the warranty. Plus I feel the Napa branded bulbs are brighter. So much so I put them in everything. Even the fogs on my 97….


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The heat-sensitive bits are the bulb sockets. The upgrade kit Zhehan linked
has ceramic sockets.

They're not listed for the '01-'02 rigs with DRL; the relay in the kit goes crazy.
But pulling up the parking brake one click lights the brake light on the dash,
turns off the DRLs, and lets the upgrade kit function. That's the route I've gone,
and several months in it appears to be working fine so far.
 
heat said:
The heat-sensitive bits are the bulb sockets. The upgrade kit Zhehan linked
has ceramic sockets.

They're not listed for the '01-'02 rigs with DRL; the relay in the kit goes crazy.
But pulling up the parking brake one click lights the brake light on the dash,
turns off the DRLs, and lets the upgrade kit function. That's the route I've gone,
and several months in it appears to be working fine so far.
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You could do the DRL bypass instead DRL disable question... - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
 
jross20 said:
Yeah that definitely makes sense that it would drain the battery.

Okay cool, this basically sounds like exactly what I want and I was thinking the same thing in terms of cost. I was talking to one company about glass housings with projectors built in them, like a custom retrofit, that was like $700 and I honestly just am not a fan of the projector cut off. Plus I think on our rigs the classic look can't be beat!

Oh, as an update, it looks like the koito bulbs can't be ordered anywhere. So now I guess I need to find a different brand... I did order the harness though from that guy in Colorado.
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If it helps, here's the route I took:

Harness:
Amazon.com

Bulbs:
Amazon.com

Idea came from [MENTION=115347]gamefreakgc[/MENTION]
 
gamefreakgc said:
I'm years into mine and still going strong. Glad it was of help as our headlights are quite pitiful.
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I have the same from Amazon with possibly smaller 16awg wire and it handles my Napa extra bright headlights well….based on the amps they draw, they are 85w on low beam.


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Bad Luck said:
I couldn't find your review on Amazon. What did you have to rebuild on them?
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The Link everyone is sharing with the wiring harness came with 20ga power wires and a 30amp fuse, my review and another person a year later shows the wire gauge and is titled "fire hazard", but I'm using amazon.ca, the ceramic connectors and relays where handy, but I replaced all the power wires with 14ga and used a 20amp fuse.

Amazon.ca
 
Malcolm99 said:
The Link everyone is sharing with the wiring harness came with 20ga power wires and a 30amp fuse, my review and another person a year later shows the wire gauge and is titled "fire hazard", but I'm using amazon.ca, the ceramic connectors and relays where handy, but I replaced all the power wires with 14ga and used a 20amp fuse.

Amazon.ca
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Amazon US listing shows 14ga power wires, same diagram shown on the CA listing.
 
heat said:
Amazon US listing shows 14ga power wires, same diagram shown on the CA listing.
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Yes it does, but if you cut the red main power wire, you will see it has thick insulation and 20ga wire core, surprised my photos in the review comparing 14ga to 20ga wire provided isn't in the review attached to the link everyone is sharing here, another review shows the exact same issue. Can nobody see the reviews from Amazon.ca?
 
Malcolm99 said:
Yes it does, but if you cut the red main power wire, you will see it has thick insulation and 20ga wire core, surprised my photos in the review comparing 14ga to 20ga wire provided isn't in the review attached to the link everyone is sharing here, another review shows the exact same issue. Can nobody see the reviews from Amazon.ca?
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I have the harness and mine looked 16awg to 18awg. Still works great with no mods. My Napa bulbs pull 6a each on low beam which makes them an 80w low beam filament.


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jross20 said:
Hey thanks man. I had actually order the US made harness from that guy in Colorado. Looks like the hella bulbs are what I'll try first though in terms of bulbs!
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Yeah the Amazon has room for improvement but does the trick. The goal is to get almost 2x the wattage bulbs into those housings so we can actually drive at night without dying.
 
So has an update, I received the OSRAM 100/90 bulbs. I was able to get them on a sale from last week so I got them at $8 a bulb. But for so I would have to spares. Surprisingly these are still made in Germany which is pretty awesome!

I'm still waiting on the harness though, so no testing yet... More to come
 
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