Headlight Bulb Replacement in '05?

[Mpac1]

Have seen some threads about upgrading bulbs only, specifically in projectors.

Are there any suitable bulb upgrades for standard reflectors? What bulbs to use, harness mods, etc.

Thanks!!

 

[chaz]

u need to find a bulb that has the most lumens, which is useable light, color or temp is kelvin. http://finemotoring.com/ http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/bulbs.html http://store.candlepower.com/hirlighting.html

 

[K.C.]

Suggestion:
Don't do it...do a HID Projector Retrofit

 

[K.C.]

...motivation...

I have the 2006+ projectors because it came w/ the vehicle, but if I didn't have it, I wouldn't bother getting them.

Because they are expensive, the projection isnt that great & the beam pattern isn't sharp.

I would do a retrofit. I've done a TSX projector retrofit on a Lexus SC300 before.

And I'm sure you want them to look OEM like nothing was done to it...I'm the exact way!!

I included some links for you to check out...

[pictures]...TSX Retrofit On Lexus SC300
[pictures]...TSX Retrofit On Lexus SC300 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

...there's also pictures of HID Kit, TSX, S2K & LS430 projectors on 4Runners.

 

[K.C.]

2004 T4R HID Retrofit Teaser
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/47504-2004-toyota-4runner-hid-retrofit-teaser.html

via paraordnance

 

[K.C.]

Putting an HID Kit into 2003-2005 & 2006-2009 headlights both give you glare.

For both, you need to lower the headlights.

For the 2006-2009, not only do you lower the headlights, you have to do the Squirrel Eliminator Mod.

 

[chaz]

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply since u have an 05, u can also try the 9005 low beam swap for a slight but cheap upgrade. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/ligh...ulb-fit-9006-harness-increase-visibility.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-electronics/2746-has-anyone-ever-tried-9006-9005-mod-print.html

 

[Mpac1]

Thanks guys for the pointers.

This is an interim step for me-and I like modifying the bulbs as opposed to the harness so future options are available.

Again, the "brain trust" to the rescue!!

 

[rockwall]

Definitely go with a good HID kit. It is the only way to go.