LED or HID

Just wondering, can I just turn on the LED light bars on the bumper and roof rack when I get them installed when I need more light? Will this achieve the same result? I guess the problem is there will be no upper cutoff so you'll blind oncoming traffic. Could turn them on and off like high beams depending if there is traffic. Is it illegal to drive down the road with LED light bars on?
 
Renegade_Medic said:
Howdy, it's a very simple project, took me a few hours. There are several ways to do a retrofit. There are better projectors put there, but for something to get you started, this is hard to pass up. It's also very simple in that it required no modification to the headlight itself, other than paint if you want. Here's my build thread, lots of pictures in there and if you read through a little further there are some links and a ton of information. I wish I would have done this a long time ago.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-mothra-budget-camping-rig-5.html#post2675021
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Hi! Can you please let me know if this HID kit could be used for this project? Thanks,
 

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Cuco said:
Hi! Can you please let me know if this HID kit could be used for this project? Thanks,
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No, if you buy the one I put in the link, it comes with everything you need. The bulbs that the projector use are H1 bulbs. The harness from TRS you will select H4
 
Renegade_Medic said:
Yes, I'm not sure you'll need any sealant, I didn't on mine. 6000k will be a light blue and 4300kbwill be pure white. I really prefer the 5000k, but I'm guessing they're sold out.
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Exactly, apparently the 5000k are sold out. Thanks for your response.


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absalom said:
I highly recommend 4300k over 6000k, as they have more lumens, not to mention a more pleasing color (subjective).

Also, I recommend 3" projectors (D2S) with 55 watt ballasts.
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Thanks, absalom! Could you please let me know why you recommend 3" projectors (D2S) with 55 watt ballasts? Actually I have this HID 55watts on my headlights and want to know if this can be used in conjunction with the 3" projectors.
 

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Mark_BC said:
Just wondering, can I just turn on the LED light bars on the bumper and roof rack when I get them installed when I need more light? Will this achieve the same result? I guess the problem is there will be no upper cutoff so you'll blind oncoming traffic. Could turn them on and off like high beams depending if there is traffic. Is it illegal to drive down the road with LED light bars on?
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good question. I can't answer it but i hope someone can!
 
absalom said:
I highly recommend 4300k over 6000k, as they have more lumens, not to mention a more pleasing color (subjective).

Also, I recommend 3" projectors (D2S) with 55 watt ballasts.
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For a simple retrofit for a beginner, the 2.5" kit linked here will probably be the best bet.
 
Tyler James Inc said:
If you're keeping the stock housings, a nice higher wattage PIAA halogen with a relay harness is your best option.
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I was just thinking this. It's the only way to maintain the original beam. I get my harnesses from Susquehanna Motor Sports(rallylights.com).
If you use lights that blast the drivers facing you, be prepared your live your life with everyone else blasting you back every time you drive at night.
 
Renegade_Medic said:
For a simple retrofit for a beginner, the 2.5" kit linked here will probably be the best bet.
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The 3" MD2S is no more difficult to install than a 2.5". Not sure why you would recommend against it.
Mine were incredibly easy. I didn't cut or trim anything- other than the shroud.
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I take that back- there was a little nub on the inside of the reflector- where the projector rests against- that I clipped off in order to let the bowl sit flush against the housing. But that should be done with any retrofit, so it's really irrelevant.
 
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Tyler James Inc said:
The 3" MD2S is no more difficult to install than a 2.5". Not sure why you would recommend against it.
Mine were incredibly easy. I didn't cut or trim anything- other than the shroud.
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I take that back- there was a little nub on the inside of the reflector- where the projector rests against- that I clipped off in order to let the bowl sit flush against the housing. But that should be done with any retrofit, so it's really irrelevant.
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I retract my statement then. The only D2S ones I had seen required major surgery of the housing.
 
Renegade_Medic said:
I retract my statement then. The only D2S ones I had seen required major surgery of the housing.
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absalom said:
DDM Tuning: HID and LED Lighting

That's all you need. Good luck!
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Ok, since the shipping from the DDM Tuning is to high for my country (PR), I will go through EBay and think to buy the following items that are free shipping to my country; also I will to try the above mentioned Kensun conversion kit 55W HID (that I have already mounted on my 99 headlights) together with these projectors and shrouds. I hope that these projectors fit perfectly on my headlights without a major modification. Please I will appreciate your inputs and help regarding this project:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272643875351
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262953180545
 
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You are also going to need D2S bulbs and balasts. You may also need to get a wiring harness that will activate the high beams properly, since our trucks have rotating ground headlights. The will not work with H4 HID bulbs.
 
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