Group buy: 4th gen 4runner LED kits
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MistrWebmastr
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I apologize, I'm in frantic work mode at my job right now as I'm switching jobs, not leaving me much time to do much else.
I did the install last Thursday. It was really straight forward. The dome lights were a sinch. I had a tiny LED panel in one light I scavenged from my old Camry (that was a weird look - LED front Incandescent rear) which had a glass bulb with wires coming out of it. This kit had a adapter which was spring-loaded so it'll fit a variety of sizes. Our rigs are about as small as they can get. When installing the LEDs, make sure you test them before patching everything up. Incandescent doesn't care about polarity but LEDs do. Once I found the + side, I laid the cabling on the back sticky tape on the back of the panel where it wouldn't be sticking anyway and suck it on the plastic, then put the cover back on. Same process with the front dome light.
The map lights were easy, you just pop off the covers. I'd suggest leaving the map lights and doors closed as much as you can so the incandescent lights don't heat up. Essentially, you just pull out the light bulb and plug the new one in (remembering to test for polarity). Each of the doors were crazy simple, since the entire light box came out of the door. Made it much easier to work on.
I finished up and found I had 2 extra LEDs. I couldn't for the life of me realize what they were for until I was seeing how the LED color temp compared to my HID lights and saw the very yellow light coming from the license plate. Went and replaced those 2 - take the screws off and they come out like the door lights. Got them replaced and boy are they bright! They light up a good amount of the ground behind my truck now.
All in all, I think it was REALLY reasonable. 2 big LED panels for the dome lights, 6-8 LED blade lights (depending on if you get the lights for the license plate, which you should, it's a no brainier), and it was all built well. You can push and pull on the LED blade lights without fear of them falling apart. They're built really sturdily. You just have to be careful with the LED panel wiring where it meets the panel, as it's really small wire. I didn't break it, but if you bend it around too much you could.
I'll try and take some pictures of it tonight to show you. It's wonderfully bright, I'm very happy with my purchase!
I did the install last Thursday. It was really straight forward. The dome lights were a sinch. I had a tiny LED panel in one light I scavenged from my old Camry (that was a weird look - LED front Incandescent rear) which had a glass bulb with wires coming out of it. This kit had a adapter which was spring-loaded so it'll fit a variety of sizes. Our rigs are about as small as they can get. When installing the LEDs, make sure you test them before patching everything up. Incandescent doesn't care about polarity but LEDs do. Once I found the + side, I laid the cabling on the back sticky tape on the back of the panel where it wouldn't be sticking anyway and suck it on the plastic, then put the cover back on. Same process with the front dome light.
The map lights were easy, you just pop off the covers. I'd suggest leaving the map lights and doors closed as much as you can so the incandescent lights don't heat up. Essentially, you just pull out the light bulb and plug the new one in (remembering to test for polarity). Each of the doors were crazy simple, since the entire light box came out of the door. Made it much easier to work on.
I finished up and found I had 2 extra LEDs. I couldn't for the life of me realize what they were for until I was seeing how the LED color temp compared to my HID lights and saw the very yellow light coming from the license plate. Went and replaced those 2 - take the screws off and they come out like the door lights. Got them replaced and boy are they bright! They light up a good amount of the ground behind my truck now.
All in all, I think it was REALLY reasonable. 2 big LED panels for the dome lights, 6-8 LED blade lights (depending on if you get the lights for the license plate, which you should, it's a no brainier), and it was all built well. You can push and pull on the LED blade lights without fear of them falling apart. They're built really sturdily. You just have to be careful with the LED panel wiring where it meets the panel, as it's really small wire. I didn't break it, but if you bend it around too much you could.
I'll try and take some pictures of it tonight to show you. It's wonderfully bright, I'm very happy with my purchase!
BluSkies
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Parts came inFull shipment! Sending the requests to this group buy tonight
Outstanding!!! Benn looking forward to getting this going! Thanks for the update!
Dawg4Runner
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You guys will love these LEDs! I can't believe the difference! It's literally like night and day!
X2...Got mine awhile back on LJ's toyota120 group buy. Nice upgrade.
Dawg4Runner
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Lol,,,I wish it was leather. It's the Ultimate Pet Liner from cargoliner.com It's vinyl and its great to have back there since that's where my dog rides.
Payment requests sent! If you got a payment requests this means that you will be receiving the new components! Same added brightness but means more if analyzed.
1. More diodes but smaller panels:
Same size diodes, smaller panels but more LED's means that there will be a wider array of applications if people request an LED kit for a certain vehicle
New map lights are 9 LED compared to the old 6 LED. The new dome lights are 25 LED compared to 24 LED. And yes, they are still the high powered 5050 LED
Same 3m adhesive backing but! Rather than regular ziploc pouches, I will be using anti-static bags to prevent any kind of damage during shipping
So here are some pictures, clear bags are old models! Anti Static bags are the new components!
1. More diodes but smaller panels:
Same size diodes, smaller panels but more LED's means that there will be a wider array of applications if people request an LED kit for a certain vehicle
New map lights are 9 LED compared to the old 6 LED. The new dome lights are 25 LED compared to 24 LED. And yes, they are still the high powered 5050 LED
Same 3m adhesive backing but! Rather than regular ziploc pouches, I will be using anti-static bags to prevent any kind of damage during shipping
So here are some pictures, clear bags are old models! Anti Static bags are the new components!
MistrWebmastr
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The new ones look nice! A bit smaller, though the ones we have are working splendidly! We were moving beds this evening, and the interior lighting helped light around my car to help with loading & unloading. It was great to have!
Also Dawg4Runner - How does that material hold up to scuffs and bruses? I use the cargo area to carry all sorts of stuff and I'd love to protect the OEM hardware (mat, plastic sides, etc) so that I can replace the cover cheaper than paying to replace OEM parts.
Also Dawg4Runner - How does that material hold up to scuffs and bruses? I use the cargo area to carry all sorts of stuff and I'd love to protect the OEM hardware (mat, plastic sides, etc) so that I can replace the cover cheaper than paying to replace OEM parts.
Nice to know, maybe I can add that to my ad
"Helps with moving furniture at night" lol
"Helps with moving furniture at night" lol
lol
Thanks LJ 24!
I got the "old" ones and love them! everyone comments on how cool they look!
So you got some referrals to send my way
Also, I figured out who never got a payment request! They have all been sent now!
Now time to work on the 5th gen kit again:thumb3:
That was a before I switched over to the better dome light panels and bulbs. I used to have some 3528 LED panels but switched over to the larger diode 5050 LED panel. 25 LED 25 w 5050 LED panel in fact! Sorry thanks for catching that and I'll make changes accordingly!
theelectrician
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I was kinda disappointed about that as well
