Hid's or Projector Headlights

Johnnyek9

Johnnyek9

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I got a 2012 Sr5 and i love it, just wish it had projectors in the headlights, does anyone know if there is any oem projectors that will fit, or recommend any good Hid's
 
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Well they come together. You would need the projectors to properly use HIDs. Check out the retrofit source for tons of useful info and products. Also there is a great forum: hidplanet with some more great info.
 
On second thought, are you looking for a set of 4Runner headlights for the 5th gen that already have projectors in them from the factory? If so, I would imagine they are a direct swap.
 
This is actually my next mod. I'm going with the FX-R bi-xenon retrofit kit from TRS, installed in Trail headlights. I should have this done within the next couple of weeks. 5k Lows and 3.5k fogs.

How many people would be interested in a Projector retrofit kit? I just opened up an account with TRS and can get GB pricing for everything they carry.
 
RiDE said:
This is actually my next mod. I'm going with the FX-R bi-xenon retrofit kit from TRS, installed in Trail headlights. I should have this done within the next couple of weeks. 5k Lows and 3.5k fogs.

How many people would be interested in a Projector retrofit kit? I just opened up an account with TRS and can get GB pricing for everything they carry.
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Count me in!
 
No 5th Gen ever came with projectors. You can just put in a HID kit if you want, but the best option is to do a retrofit.
 
I just went with basic HID's as I couldn't justify paying 2k for a projections since I usually only keep my cars a couple years. Surprisingly, I never got flashed.
 
I bought all the gear on my own already. Gonna try it myself but just fyi all, ebay has some fairly cheap headlights.

I did a quick search and couldn't find the company I bought it from but they still have it on their website at am-autoparts

Toyota 4Runner Headlights & Parking Lights at AM Autoparts
I have no affiliations with them.

Spare headlights are the way to go!

Edit/update: the company has good email responsiveness (within 1 day) but no phone number contact and they got my order wrong... twice... sent me passenger side non-smoked bezel. If that's what you're looking for then they have it! They also compensated me for the trouble.
 
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PGRunner said:
That was just a round off number. I think Philsey on here spent around 1k but he did the install himself. I was thinking around 2k for lights and install. Maybe it would be closer to 1.5k.
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It depends on the components you use. I guarantee you can do it for less than $500 easy.
 
Sweet! These will definitely not cost anywhere near $2,000. I will try to setup 2 different group buy's. One where people can just buy the complete kit without install and another where you would send in your headlights to get retrofitted. I do know we will need at least 10 complete units to get the GB going. If I see enough interest I will start another thread to organize the GB. We will definitely get this done way below the $2k mark, installed.

I will get my set completed first so you can all see the outcome and then start the GB then.

edit: Thanks to Philsey for the tips. :)
 
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shoot, now you do a group buy - right after I got all the different pieces for a fxr retrofit. oh well.
Are you planning on doing the retrofit yourself?
 
Price all varies on what projector you decide to use. Labor charges from lightwerkz was around 680 i believe for our lights. Then you need to pick out projectors, ballasts, bulbs, and shrouds and I'm sure there's probably more.

When I contacted Caesar froim lightwerkz, his quote for a nice projector setup was roughly 1300 with me installing it myself.

I want them, but this is definitely not on the top of my list, and will have to wait in line behind a lift, wheels, tires, roof rack, etc...
 
FactoryRide said:
Price all varies on what projector you decide to use. Labor charges from lightwerkz was around 680 i believe for our lights. Then you need to pick out projectors, ballasts, bulbs, and shrouds and I'm sure there's probably more.

When I contacted Caesar froim lightwerkz, his quote for a nice projector setup was roughly 1300 with me installing it myself.
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Hard to believe prices have shot up this much. I had LW do mine Nov 2010 - entire cost (Labor + FX-R Stage III + all 'best' componentry + freight) was $900. I bought new OEM TE headlights from a T4R member, and then resold mine on here. No way was I doing the retrofit, but changing out the headlights isn't terrible.

Everything I did is here, + links + pics: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...hid-projector-retrofit-installation-pics.html
 
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RiDE said:
I'm going with the FX-R bi-xenon retrofit kit
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I went with these and they are awesome.

Clemsonfan15 said:
It depends on the components you use. I guarantee you can do it for less than $500 easy.
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Yea, my retrofit, top of the line everything was $800

Clemsonfan15 said:
No 5th Gen ever came with projectors.
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Really? what about 4th gens? So that means every 4Runner with projectors was a retrofit? I don't understand why toyota wouldn't include 4Runners with projectors like the sedans on their line?
 
broncosi said:
Really? what about 4th gens? So that means every 4Runner with projectors was a retrofit? I don't understand why toyota wouldn't include 4Runners with projectors like the sedans on their line?
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'06 and up 4th Gens came with projector, but still ran halogen bulbs. Weird right?
 
philsey said:
Hard to believe prices have shot up this much. I had LW do mine Nov 2010 - entire cost (Labor + FX-R Stage III + all 'best' componentry + freight) was $900. I bought new OEM TE headlights from a T4R member, and then resold mine on here. No way was I doing the retrofit, but changing out the headlights isn't terrible.

Everything I did is here, + links + pics: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...hid-projector-retrofit-installation-pics.html
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I thought he had cut you a deal since you were being the 5th gen guinea pig?
 
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