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bonedoctor
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I just installed the JDM replica headlights from Burtman using a thread from previous postings. Also installed the hood protector that's been laying around for three months since I got the vehicle. The headlights weren't too difficult to install. I would add to the instructions that the black trim piece across the top of the bumper and between the headlights has clips both in the front and the back. The written instructions don't really say anything about the clips in the back, but a retrospective look at the diagram does show them. Since I don't have all my tools with me, I had to improvise. The clips on the front can be unlocked easily with a butter knife. Now the ones in the back have a slot and I used a stubby pocket knife to release them since there's less room between it and the grill. I also found that I needed only to release the two on either end to free the piece enough to get to the screwbolt underneath each end. The clips do seem a little fragile and I did break one of the ones in the back but doesn't seem to cause any problems.
Those bolts under the wheel well are a pain in the ass, especially the passenger-side one (tougher angle, longer reach). Since I was working outside in 15 degree weather, laying with a blanket on the snow-covered ground this was the most painful part of the procedure and I decided I wouldn't reinstall those two bolts. The head light seems to be fairly secure without them, so wouldn't seem to be a problem for now.
Also noticed how much crap was collecting ahead of the passenger front wheel. inside the bumper at the bottom. There's a small grill on that side (not on the other side) that allows stuff to hide up there. Has a drain hole, but they use lots of gravel/grit here in Aspen and the outlets were plugged. I know now to give that area special attention at the carwash and direct the spray past that little rubber flap that hides the area when the hood's up.
Also noticed a little bit of fogging at the inside, lower corner of the lenses. Probably just some condensation since the head lights have been inside for awhile and it's about 15 degrees outside now. Hoping it will go away with some more use of the lights.
I took some pictures, but gotta get them developed and will post later. Overall, looks good. The dark hood protector with the black headlights and the galactic gray color go well together and looks kinda Darth Vader-ish. The JAOS stay and lights aren't here yet, but will post pictures of the whole installation when done. The JAOS stuff was definitely a splurge and I hope the front end doesn't look too cluttered. An '06 Tacoma skid plate might help balance it out or perhaps add to the cluttered look. Still too light now to see if the SilverStars I installed in the black head lights are any different than stock, but I'm looking forward to trying them out. Couldn't tell any difference when installing the lights, but it was still light outside. They were pretty good for using them as hand warmers!
Anybody need a pair of head lights for a black-out project? The ones I took off were on the vehicle about 4 months and are in excellent conditon. Drop me an e-mail.
Those bolts under the wheel well are a pain in the ass, especially the passenger-side one (tougher angle, longer reach). Since I was working outside in 15 degree weather, laying with a blanket on the snow-covered ground this was the most painful part of the procedure and I decided I wouldn't reinstall those two bolts. The head light seems to be fairly secure without them, so wouldn't seem to be a problem for now.
Also noticed how much crap was collecting ahead of the passenger front wheel. inside the bumper at the bottom. There's a small grill on that side (not on the other side) that allows stuff to hide up there. Has a drain hole, but they use lots of gravel/grit here in Aspen and the outlets were plugged. I know now to give that area special attention at the carwash and direct the spray past that little rubber flap that hides the area when the hood's up.
Also noticed a little bit of fogging at the inside, lower corner of the lenses. Probably just some condensation since the head lights have been inside for awhile and it's about 15 degrees outside now. Hoping it will go away with some more use of the lights.
I took some pictures, but gotta get them developed and will post later. Overall, looks good. The dark hood protector with the black headlights and the galactic gray color go well together and looks kinda Darth Vader-ish. The JAOS stay and lights aren't here yet, but will post pictures of the whole installation when done. The JAOS stuff was definitely a splurge and I hope the front end doesn't look too cluttered. An '06 Tacoma skid plate might help balance it out or perhaps add to the cluttered look. Still too light now to see if the SilverStars I installed in the black head lights are any different than stock, but I'm looking forward to trying them out. Couldn't tell any difference when installing the lights, but it was still light outside. They were pretty good for using them as hand warmers!
Anybody need a pair of head lights for a black-out project? The ones I took off were on the vehicle about 4 months and are in excellent conditon. Drop me an e-mail.
