axisbogner
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I thought I'd share my experiences searching for H11 LED headlights and fog lights for my '16 TE. (H11 and H16 are the same interface - H16 is lower power for the fogs)
I did quite a bit of research and decided there were enough fitment problems with these LED lights, I wanted a solution that offered easy returns - so I selected only Amazon-available lights. Even other more expensive options such as Razir bulbs from HIDeXtra | HID, LED, Xenon Vehicle Headlight Kits & Bulbs seemed to have installation issues.
My first two bulbs were from Hikari and Nineo:
http://a.co/1vDiw4D (Hikari) (~$70)
http://a.co/fEvoS0q (Nineo) (~$50)
Big warning, Hikari "H11" bulbs do not fit the 4runner at all. Neither the bulb socket nor the electrical plug fit. I'm not sure what's happening with the Hikari bulbs, but I frankly don't think they're H11 at all.
Next up, Nineo. These bulbs do fit the electrical plug, but the outer housing on the back of the bulb is to big to fit in the bulb socket. This is because there's a metal housing around the socket making fit tight. It's this housing that requires special care in selecting right LED bulb for the T4R. This bulb however fits the fog lights fine and it's SUPER bright. The fans however are modestly loud with the engine off. Loud enough where someone would ask you what the humming noise is.
So since neither of these bulbs worked for the headlights. I kept trying more. Next I tried the Simdevamna H11 LED bulbs.
http://a.co/dqatGpV (~$40).
My expectations for these bulbs were low, being the cheapest I tried. But they're EXCELLENT! I can't speak to the longevity, but the fitment, noise, and light performance is great. These bulbs should be honestly be more than the others since the power supply design is better. Most of the other LED bulbs I researched requires a separate transformer to power the bulb. This transformer design draws more current, produces extra heat, takes more room, and requires a mounting solution (for the fogs). The Simdevamna has NO transformer AND has a much quieter fan. It's very slightly dimmer than the Nineo, but it's a great performer nonetheless.
In the headlamp sockets, the bulbs produce a smooth white pattern, somewhat brighter than stock. See comparison here: (stock-left, LED-right)
Installed with both LEDs:
I will be buying two more of the Simdevamna, as they're superior for the fogs as well because of the transformerless design. And they're very bright in the fog sockets. I'm glad I bought from Amazon for easy returns as the Nineo are going back now too.
Hope this helps someone! Good luck!
-Axis
I did quite a bit of research and decided there were enough fitment problems with these LED lights, I wanted a solution that offered easy returns - so I selected only Amazon-available lights. Even other more expensive options such as Razir bulbs from HIDeXtra | HID, LED, Xenon Vehicle Headlight Kits & Bulbs seemed to have installation issues.
My first two bulbs were from Hikari and Nineo:
http://a.co/1vDiw4D (Hikari) (~$70)
http://a.co/fEvoS0q (Nineo) (~$50)
Big warning, Hikari "H11" bulbs do not fit the 4runner at all. Neither the bulb socket nor the electrical plug fit. I'm not sure what's happening with the Hikari bulbs, but I frankly don't think they're H11 at all.
Next up, Nineo. These bulbs do fit the electrical plug, but the outer housing on the back of the bulb is to big to fit in the bulb socket. This is because there's a metal housing around the socket making fit tight. It's this housing that requires special care in selecting right LED bulb for the T4R. This bulb however fits the fog lights fine and it's SUPER bright. The fans however are modestly loud with the engine off. Loud enough where someone would ask you what the humming noise is.
So since neither of these bulbs worked for the headlights. I kept trying more. Next I tried the Simdevamna H11 LED bulbs.
http://a.co/dqatGpV (~$40).
My expectations for these bulbs were low, being the cheapest I tried. But they're EXCELLENT! I can't speak to the longevity, but the fitment, noise, and light performance is great. These bulbs should be honestly be more than the others since the power supply design is better. Most of the other LED bulbs I researched requires a separate transformer to power the bulb. This transformer design draws more current, produces extra heat, takes more room, and requires a mounting solution (for the fogs). The Simdevamna has NO transformer AND has a much quieter fan. It's very slightly dimmer than the Nineo, but it's a great performer nonetheless.
In the headlamp sockets, the bulbs produce a smooth white pattern, somewhat brighter than stock. See comparison here: (stock-left, LED-right)
Installed with both LEDs:
I will be buying two more of the Simdevamna, as they're superior for the fogs as well because of the transformerless design. And they're very bright in the fog sockets. I'm glad I bought from Amazon for easy returns as the Nineo are going back now too.
Hope this helps someone! Good luck!
-Axis
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