hobosapien
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Do they exist?
LED headlights?
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mavrick1903
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As bulb replacements. Yes.
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The Yin
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Yes, but I would suggest only using them in projectors.Check out VLEDs.
I've got some in my reflectors and spent a lot of time getting things lined up so as not to cause a problem for other drivers. And even then, I think it just happens to work out with the after market headlights I've got.
I've got some in my reflectors and spent a lot of time getting things lined up so as not to cause a problem for other drivers. And even then, I think it just happens to work out with the after market headlights I've got.
You can't use LEDs (or HIDs) in the stock '03-'05 reflector housings. They will spray light all over the place and blind oncoming drivers.
I tried this with HID before and the results were no good, so I decided to try again using LEDs. I bought a pair of these off Amazon since they weren't that expensive:
Amazon.com: Car Rover 30W Cree Chips 2S LED Headlight Super Bright 3600LM 4300K Headlamp - Replaces Halogen & HID Bulbs - 9006(HB4): Automotive
The first image shows the light output when *only* the driver side headlamp was swapped with the LED bulb. The passenger side headlight is still using a Philips 9012 HIR bulb.
The second image shows the light pattern from a 2008 BMW 328i with factory HIDs. Note how on the first image, the building in the distance is almost completely lit up by the low beam LED - that doesn't happen with the stock BMW headlights or when using stock halogens / HIR bulbs in the 4Runner. That kind of light output will blind oncoming drivers. I'm not able to adjust the reflectors low enough to create both a satisfying projection pattern *and* not disturb oncoming traffic.
I wish there was a simpler headlight upgrade for '03-'05 models short of a full aftermarket HID retrofit but it is what it is...
I tried this with HID before and the results were no good, so I decided to try again using LEDs. I bought a pair of these off Amazon since they weren't that expensive:
Amazon.com: Car Rover 30W Cree Chips 2S LED Headlight Super Bright 3600LM 4300K Headlamp - Replaces Halogen & HID Bulbs - 9006(HB4): Automotive
The first image shows the light output when *only* the driver side headlamp was swapped with the LED bulb. The passenger side headlight is still using a Philips 9012 HIR bulb.
The second image shows the light pattern from a 2008 BMW 328i with factory HIDs. Note how on the first image, the building in the distance is almost completely lit up by the low beam LED - that doesn't happen with the stock BMW headlights or when using stock halogens / HIR bulbs in the 4Runner. That kind of light output will blind oncoming drivers. I'm not able to adjust the reflectors low enough to create both a satisfying projection pattern *and* not disturb oncoming traffic.
I wish there was a simpler headlight upgrade for '03-'05 models short of a full aftermarket HID retrofit but it is what it is...
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Can you please share the link to where you got them sweet led?
TeamLord
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Sure can! Tested them out tonight after dark and they are sweet.
For 2003 2004 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4 Runner Halo Projector LED Black Headlights | eBay
TeamLord
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Here's another shot of the headlights. I like how nice they look for how cheap they were.
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jasonaaron480
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I just made an led low beam/ fog install video
I literally just published a video to youtube and my website here
http://www.theroninchronicle.com/razir-led-low-beams-and-fog-light-install-4runner/
I used HIDextra.com and got the RAZIR LED kit for both the lows and fogs. They only come in 6000k though but they aren't too blue.
They do free shipping and also no tax if u don't live in CA.
They are having a memorial day sale this weekend and on top of that you can use promo code "RONIN" to get an extra 15% percent off. I dont work for them, I did this for my audience.
Check out my video and let me know what you think.
I literally just published a video to youtube and my website here
http://www.theroninchronicle.com/razir-led-low-beams-and-fog-light-install-4runner/
I used HIDextra.com and got the RAZIR LED kit for both the lows and fogs. They only come in 6000k though but they aren't too blue.
They do free shipping and also no tax if u don't live in CA.
They are having a memorial day sale this weekend and on top of that you can use promo code "RONIN" to get an extra 15% percent off. I dont work for them, I did this for my audience.
Check out my video and let me know what you think.
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terminal4
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good feedback and source to buy: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/203360-xenondepot-hid-vs-led-initial-photo.html
ArthurHawk
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Stick with hids for low beams. Led is not quite there yet with output and not having dark spots. I wanted low beams led after a lot of research and feedback from people that tried it comparing to hids they all went back to hids.
XenonDepot
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I was going to suggest looking at that exact page.
H11 LED headlight bulbs do exist, and generally offer comparable (maybe a little brighter) light output then stock. However, the 4runner's projector headlights have a very sharp cut off, and work very will with HID kits. I would suggest going with a 4300k H11 Hid kit if you are looking for the brightest possible output. Here is a very good DIY:
H11 HID Headlight | 2016 Toyota 4Runner HID
Steve
XenonDepot
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Hi,
According to our 1999 Toyota 4Runner Lamp Replacement Guide, the vehicle uses a single H4 bulb for both low, and high beam.
The Philips H4 LED headlight bulb has been getting rave reviews on Tundra Talk (link to Philips H4 LED headlight bulb review).
However, we recently just introduced the all-new Xtreme LED H4 LED headlight bulb, which is going to be very very similar -- for half the price
Steve
According to our 1999 Toyota 4Runner Lamp Replacement Guide, the vehicle uses a single H4 bulb for both low, and high beam.
The Philips H4 LED headlight bulb has been getting rave reviews on Tundra Talk (link to Philips H4 LED headlight bulb review).
However, we recently just introduced the all-new Xtreme LED H4 LED headlight bulb, which is going to be very very similar -- for half the price
Steve
BMeister
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I just swapped my fogs with LED's. My opinion, still too new to use as headlight replacements. I can't leave my fogs on all the time because they do blind oncoming traffic. Although this comes in handy when having slow traffic move out of your way at night.
I'm using 6000k so that may have something to do with it as well. I was thinking of getting 4300K to see how they compare to the halogen headlights. If it causes the same issue, I might get rid of LED's altogether and go with HID's.
I'm using 6000k so that may have something to do with it as well. I was thinking of getting 4300K to see how they compare to the halogen headlights. If it causes the same issue, I might get rid of LED's altogether and go with HID's.
Bumbo
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Without a projector retrofit or a reflector designed for the intended bulb... beam pattern is really hit or miss...
If it sprays light all over the place you just end up looking like "that guy" on the freeway just blinding everyone in both directions.
That said, I did experiment with an HID kit in the stock fog housing which is a projector type design intended for a halogen bulb, and it really doesn't look half bad, but its still no where as nice as it should be when you compare it to an OEM type setup.
Regardless of the route you take... chances are it wont be DOT approved so it wont be road legal. But if you can make that beam pattern look correct, and aim the lights correctly, most people can get away with it just fine.
If it sprays light all over the place you just end up looking like "that guy" on the freeway just blinding everyone in both directions.
That said, I did experiment with an HID kit in the stock fog housing which is a projector type design intended for a halogen bulb, and it really doesn't look half bad, but its still no where as nice as it should be when you compare it to an OEM type setup.
Regardless of the route you take... chances are it wont be DOT approved so it wont be road legal. But if you can make that beam pattern look correct, and aim the lights correctly, most people can get away with it just fine.
XenonDepot
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[MENTION=146477]Piggy8269[/MENTION] - No problem at all.
Here is a review of the Philips H4 LED installed in a 2005 Tacoma (also reflective headlights):
https://www.xenondepot.com/Philips-12953BWX2-H4-LED-Bulb-Review-s/62.htm
Steve
Here is a review of the Philips H4 LED installed in a 2005 Tacoma (also reflective headlights):
https://www.xenondepot.com/Philips-12953BWX2-H4-LED-Bulb-Review-s/62.htm
Steve
I have TRS's ACME D2S bi-xenon projector retrofit waiting at home.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/c...ro-quik-system-toyota-scion-tc-2008-2010.html
which has a pretty nice projection
I plan to run the Morimoto 2-stroke LED... 5000 lumens each.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/d2h-d2s-morimoto-2stroke.html
Also just purchased Morimoto XB LED fogs 1,200 lumens each
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-housings/fog-lights/toyota-morimoto-xb-led-round.html
It'll be a while before it's all installed... but once it's done I should have a about 12,400 lumens pointed in front of me with suitable projection
All of this for about ~$320
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/c...ro-quik-system-toyota-scion-tc-2008-2010.html
which has a pretty nice projection
I plan to run the Morimoto 2-stroke LED... 5000 lumens each.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/led-bulbs/d2h-d2s-morimoto-2stroke.html
Also just purchased Morimoto XB LED fogs 1,200 lumens each
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-housings/fog-lights/toyota-morimoto-xb-led-round.html
It'll be a while before it's all installed... but once it's done I should have a about 12,400 lumens pointed in front of me with suitable projection
All of this for about ~$320
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