TYC headlights terrible.

[MrRoo]

I installed some TYC replacement headlight assembly's on my 98. I "upgraded" to the clear 99+ assembly's. I haven't seen such a piss poor light pattern since my 1985 Honda Spree. I only bought them as I couldn't find any OEM used clears for a reasonable notice and condition. So as I'm stuck using the TYC clear lens. My OEM housing and adjuster are good. Should I just swap the TYC clear lens into my 98 OEM assembly? I know the inside reflector is smooth and different. I see a guy seems to have done this a while back on the forum but never saw how it all worked out. And I'd love to do a projector swap. I've done two before using MORI Moto kits. But that is not in the budget for this 4Runner.

 

[audiness]

check ebay for used OEM ones?

 

[shadow247]

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market -

I see a pair listed at LKQ - A vendor I use all the time, for 200 bucks.

Call Jeff Simpson @ 1-800-552-1534 x 3715 -- Tell him Ben from Caliber told you to call, he will hook you up.

 

[nissanh]

Aftermarket headlights never focus well into the road.
Buy a good used set.

 

[Chuckles89]

Don't swap the glass! You will blind people with the smooth reflector bowl and the clear lenses.

 

[TheDurk]

I have a TYC on my driver's side and the pattern is ridiculous. Driver's side is what gets broken most and I have not been able to find a used driver's OEM at a decent price. Definitely doing the MoriMoto Mini D2S this fall.

 

[3bears]

Don't swap the glass! You will blind people with the smooth reflector bowl and the clear lenses.

blind.....like super bright....isn't that a good thing

 

[MrRoo]

I guess I'll continue to look for a good deal for some OEM lights. Then swap stuff around eventually with a Mori Moto setup again. I did a TSX HID swap in my accord I had and a FXR swap in a Impala SS I had. Both were awesome but expensive. I have a set of camaro SS OEM HID assembly's I could use for a swap. Maybe I'll find some time....

 

[Chuckles89]

blind.....like super bright....isn't that a good thing

:flamethrwoer2: :nono:

 

[98WhiteT4R]

I vote for eBay as well, that's where I got my OEM one. Be careful though a lot of times sellers mislabel the 96-98 headlights as the 99-02 and vice verse and it can be hard to tell from the pics.