Rickashay's Projector Retrofit Thread

[SweetWaterSurprise]

Email sent!

 

[rickashay]

How did you do your corner lights?

Vinyl tint from eBay. I think I have a little more info in my build thread.

These look awesome! Definitely on my to do list after the next few projects.

I recently was reading a bit about LED headlights. You ever do any work on those or have any thoughts?

LED's are starting to come around and there will be LED projectors coming in the near future. The only constraint is that LED's will never have the output of HID's. The LED headlights will be drastically better than stock, but not as good as a quality HID/projector setup. We will be offering both types of retrofits when the parts become available. LED's do have their own advantages like the low current draw and instant ON/OFF capabilities.

Every time this thread comes up these pics kill me. Those look awesome!

Thanks [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION]! I was actually just creeping in your thread a couple days ago. Loving the Whitson rack/faring/LED bar combo - it all ties together so nicely. You have such a clean truck, I love it!

 

[momo.75]

Thanks [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION]! I was actually just creeping in your thread a couple days ago. Loving the Whitson rack/faring/LED bar combo - it all ties together so nicely. You have such a clean truck, I love it!

Thanks man. Josh ( [MENTION=77764]Whitson Metalworks[/MENTION] ) did an awesome job on the rack! Now i just need to get some projectors in it.....:wink2:

 

[Ol'Blue]

Hole Fing Hell man! Great work !

Blue

 

[lonewolf808]

Hahaha that's a funny post! Sorry I didnt see it sooner.

Hey no worries, plastic lenses are actually better for projector retrofits, we're just stuck with the glass on our 3rd gen's. All of the newer lenses are in fact, plastic and are much more durable than the glass plus they can be re-finished once they start to "haze." PM me if your interested in getting something going for your Tacoma!

UPDATE: I just polished off another set of 3rd Gen. 4Runner headlights for a customer. They turned out pretty cool so I thought I would share:


20120131-IMG_0480 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr


20120131-IMG_0485 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr


20120131-IMG_0483 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr


20120131-IMG_0470 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr

Nice headlights are u still making these ? Would seriously like to get a set

 

[Mr. B]

Nice headlights are u still making these ? Would seriously like to get a set

You are better off emailing him, he doesnt come back on this forum everyday.

 

[lonewolf808]

You are better off emailing him, he doesnt come back on this forum everyday.

mr B, thanks will do that

 

[keegs710]

projector build

rickashay, do you still build headlights? my friend and i both want to do a retro fit on our yotas but are unsure on the entire process. we would like if we could find someone like yourself to build us some headlights ! i have a 98 4 runner and he has a 2010 tacoma . i really like the way yours turned out!

 

[csp]

Lots of how-to information on this site:
HiDplanet : The Official Automotive Lighting Forum

Relevant info here also:
HIDRetrofits | A High Performance HID Projector Retrofit Headlights Resource

I did this swap on one of my tow rigs and it's not difficult at all.

 

[cullopj]

Still making these?

Anyone know if Rickashay still builds these? Would love to get my hands on a pair. Sent him a PM and an email. Thought I'd ask on here to see if anyone knew. Thanks!

 

[yosh2000]

Rotational Alignment using our new mounting method - perfection! by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr

I'd say they are damn near perfect!

anybody know rickashay's alignment method? doing rx330 retros on my 05 4runner and 07 land cruiser and am looking for some efficient methods.

 

[Skibber]

Great work here. Planning to do mine this winter and was wondering if anyone has any info on using/wiring the halos as the drl's.