ebay h4 conversion kit installed - Page 10

Hilux808 · 10-09-2009, 10:22 AM

Anybody have these or know if they look good while on, "city lights"?? It appears this housing has an extra opening for a smaller bulb. The seller says it gives off a "halo" effect. I'm thinking this is like what some BMW's do with their headlights. I wonder if this would look good on our trucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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BoostinChick · 10-09-2009, 10:49 AM

^ ^ I do have real Hella e-codes for sale. I bought them thinking they would fit my 2nd gen. D'oh!

A.Wilson013 · 10-09-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostinChick

^ ^ I do have real Hella e-codes for sale. I bought them thinking they would fit my 2nd gen. D'oh!

PM me a price on those, I may be interested.

Thanks,
Alex

**Tofer** · 10-09-2009, 07:17 PM

HIDs are in the H4 diamond housing.,..

gary96360 · 10-09-2009, 07:20 PM

that looks pretty good. was the hid kit pretty easy to install?

**Tofer** · 10-09-2009, 07:26 PM

yes... plug and play. kinda. the plug was wired backwards. (i'm guessing the china kids cant read yet) took a few minutes with a volt meter to figure out what was going on, and swap pins and it was good to go. just like installing a new headlight.

gary96360 · 10-09-2009, 08:12 PM

how much was the kit?

**Tofer** · 10-09-2009, 09:54 PM

$85 for the 35w kit
$100 for the 55w kit
$110 for the hi/lo kit.

94greenrunner · 10-10-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camo31"10.50"

motha effer...anybody know of an H4 conversion for our '92-'95 runners?????

I got some headlights with h4s for my runner, but they came from the uk and were like 200 dollars. they make them, just not in the us. oh and i had to buy a 9004 to h4 conversion wire off ebay, approx: $15. they are 200% better than the old headlights. well worth the money

jasonbrink · 10-10-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 94greenrunner

I got some headlights with h4s for my runner, but they came from the uk and were like 200 dollars. they make them, just not in the us. oh and i had to buy a 9004 to h4 conversion wire off ebay, approx: $15. they are 200% better than the old headlights. well worth the money

any link to these or a brand etc? I'm interested in improving my 92 runners lights. The lights on this are already 100x better than my 92 truck which has the old sealed beams.

Elton · 10-10-2009, 10:09 PM

i made a thread about 92-95 headlights
http://www.yotatech.com/f116/found-t...lights-164079/

94greenrunner · 10-10-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbrink

any link to these or a brand etc? I'm interested in improving my 92 runners lights. The lights on this are already 100x better than my 92 truck which has the old sealed beams.

right here http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/t...-kit-pair.html
looks like its 95 pounds(about $145) and the shipping is where thay get you at 38 pounds(about $60). it doesn't come with bulbs but you can get some good ones from your auto store for 20 bucks. oh ya then the wire off ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9004-...item3a504d4280
so theres another $27.
when i was getting this i didn't know what i was getting into. all in all about $260, but they look sick once their on and no body else has them.

Monochrome · 10-26-2009, 12:10 PM

Just bought the H4 conversion kit from rimiinc on ebay. I went with the DOT approved 6054 kit with a 100/55W bulb upgrade, for a total of $47 shipped. I should be getting them early next week, and I'll post pictures and a review.

Robert m · 10-26-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monochrome

Just bought the H4 conversion kit from rimiinc on ebay. I went with the DOT approved 6054 kit with a 100/55W bulb upgrade, for a total of $47 shipped. I should be getting them early next week, and I'll post pictures and a review.

should have gone with the e-codes, but they will still be better then the stock ones.

OutlawMike · 10-26-2009, 05:24 PM

I bought the DOT ones, with the 100/55 W "white" bulbs. First of all, should have gone with the "blue" bulbs. Also, I was not happy at all with the DOT high beam pattern. (corrected to high beam, meant high, typed low)

So, after debating a bit, I bought the Hella E-Codes with 100/80 "blue" bulbs. Very happy with that. Sold the other setup to a buddy for $40.

Monochrome · 10-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawMike

I bought the DOT ones, with the 100/55 W "white" bulbs. First of all, should have gone with the "blue" bulbs. Also, I was not happy at all with the DOT low beam pattern.

It's interesting you say that Mike, because you said earlier in this thread:

Quote:

On Low beam they are vastly superior. Far more infill and spread. A huge difference.

And:

Quote:

They are definitely better on low beam.

You did complain about the high beam spread, so is that what you meant?

Or did you change your mind about the low beams as well as the high beams?

We'll find out either way for me. I don't have the cash to spend on the E-codes, and really I just need some new headlights because one is starting to burn out. Couldn't justify the cost for stock lights when I could get these guys for a few more dollars. I'll post some pictures afterwards and we'll see if I have the same experience. I hope not!

Jay351 · 10-26-2009, 06:09 PM

The e-codes are defantly the housings to get for the 200m lense trucks.

The low beam is so nice, its not the stupid spotty DOT pattern, its a very very smooth even pattern (looks like a blanket of light) with a great cutoff that won't blind on comming traffic.

The high beam is great!

The 100/80w Xeon blue bulbs are probibly the best hella has.. They work great in all weather but at night in the rain or snow. But as most of you know, yellow lights are what you want for those conditions.

Thats why I have 3rd set of forward facing lights, yellow fogs just for that..

OutlawMike · 10-27-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monochrome

It's interesting you say that Mike, because you said earlier in this thread:

And:

You did complain about the high beam spread, so is that what you meant?

Or did you change your mind about the low beams as well as the high beams?

We'll find out either way for me. I don't have the cash to spend on the E-codes, and really I just need some new headlights because one is starting to burn out. Couldn't justify the cost for stock lights when I could get these guys for a few more dollars. I'll post some pictures afterwards and we'll see if I have the same experience. I hope not!

Sorry, I mis-typed that, should have proof read it. The low beam was better, the high beam was less than impressive.

I was not sure if it was the the lense or the bulbs, so, rather than spend more money I went ahead and bought the Hella stuff, as a guy on E-bay was selling the lenses for $90. I also bought the Hella 100/80 blue bulbs. The high beam pattern with the Hella E-codes is outstanding and the 80W low beams are amazing. I adjusted them a bit lower and had a buddy drive my rig while I drove his in the opposite direction. It is not blinding to other drivers in the opposite direction, no worse than most of the Euro cars on the rode.

Thanks for catching my error,

Mike

Monochrome · 10-27-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawMike

Sorry, I mis-typed that, should have proof read it. The low beam was better, the high beam was less than impressive.

I was not sure if it was the the lense or the bulbs, so, rather than spend more money I went ahead and bought the Hella stuff, as a guy on E-bay was selling the lenses for $90. I also bought the Hella 100/80 blue bulbs. The high beam pattern with the Hella E-codes is outstanding and the 80W low beams are amazing. I adjusted them a bit lower and had a buddy drive my rig while I drove his in the opposite direction. It is not blinding to other drivers in the opposite direction, no worse than most of the Euro cars on the rode.

No worries man, it's important to me just because I almost never use the high beams, and I have some fogs I'm installing which should accompany the high beams if they are poor. So I wanted to make sure at least the low beams would be better, and by all accounts they will be. $90 + bulb is actually within my range, perhaps I will end up getting the Hellas too...

The lights should be in on Friday; sooner than I thought. Will hopefully install over the weekend.

shaeff · 11-04-2009, 06:16 PM

1) Putting HID's in anything except a proper projector is dangerous. I've been there, done that, and it's not worth it. If you're going to run HID's in your truck, grab some crappy ebay housings and retrofit some FX35 projectors in them. (bixenon, and a PROPER cutoff)

2) Rewiring the headlights and good bulbs makes a world of difference, even on the crappy stock lighting. Do it. No, seriously, just do it. If you can crimp and use a DVOM, you can make your own wiring harness for about $25-$30 using good parts. http://www.parts-express.com/home.cfm is your friend. Grab some relay harnesses, sealed Tyco relays, good crimpers (ratcheting), and some wire. The tools will put the cost over my aforementioned price, but it's well worth it. Or you can just solder, but a proper sealed crimp is better.

3) The addition of a simple diode will allow you to have quad beams. (lows stay on with highs- great for backroad/country driving)- works great!

4) Cibie's are way better housings, but the Hella E-codes are decent.

iamsuperbleeder · 11-04-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaeff

3) The addition of a simple diode will allow you to have quad beams. (lows stay on with highs- great for backroad/country driving)- works great!

I would like you to show me this

this is relevent to my interests

OutlawMike · 11-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaeff

3) The addition of a simple diode will allow you to have quad beams. (lows stay on with highs- great for backroad/country driving)- works great!

More info please, very interested in this.

Thanks,

Mike

strykersd · 11-04-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofer

HIDs are in the H4 diamond housing.,..

Looks good! Which kit did you use?

I'm selling my Hella 500s and converting my sealed beam headlights over to H4 HIDs. If that isn't enough I'll look into either Hella 4000s HID or Lightforce HIDs.

elblako91 · 11-05-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaeff

3) The addition of a simple diode will allow you to have quad beams. (lows stay on with highs- great for backroad/country driving)- works great!

Is there a write up on how to do this? Would this reduce the life of the bulb? I know there are kits for the newer chevy's that will enable the low beams to be on with the high beams but i never new you could do it for our toyotas.

Thanks-Blake

stock as possible · 11-05-2009, 09:33 AM

What's the difference in these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180396558660

and these? http://www.performanceoffroadcenter....oducts_id=1170

10-09-2009, 10:49 AM	#227 (permalink)
BoostinChick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Abington, PA Posts: 704	^ ^ I do have real Hella e-codes for sale. I bought them thinking they would fit my 2nd gen. D'oh! __________________ 1994 4Runner SR5 3VZE (Auto) \|DynoMax Cat-Back\|-\|EGR Block Off\|-\|31x10.5R15 Treadwright A/Ts\|-\|Infinity Reference and Kicker Components\|-\|OME Steering Stabilizer\|-\|Aisin Manual Hubs\|

10-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#229 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	HIDs are in the H4 diamond housing.,.. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

10-09-2009, 07:26 PM	#231 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	yes... plug and play. kinda. the plug was wired backwards. (i'm guessing the china kids cant read yet) took a few minutes with a volt meter to figure out what was going on, and swap pins and it was good to go. just like installing a new headlight. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

10-09-2009, 09:54 PM	#233 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	$85 for the 35w kit $100 for the 55w kit $110 for the hi/lo kit. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

10-10-2009, 10:09 PM	#236 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,645	i made a thread about 92-95 headlights http://www.yotatech.com/f116/found-t...lights-164079/ __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-26-2009, 12:10 PM	#238 (permalink)
Monochrome Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 187	Just bought the H4 conversion kit from rimiinc on ebay. I went with the DOT approved 6054 kit with a 100/55W bulb upgrade, for a total of $47 shipped. I should be getting them early next week, and I'll post pictures and a review. __________________ 1990 Pickup 4x4 22RE, 270k miles My Build/Restoration Thread

10-26-2009, 05:24 PM	#240 (permalink)
OutlawMike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 397	I bought the DOT ones, with the 100/55 W "white" bulbs. First of all, should have gone with the "blue" bulbs. Also, I was not happy at all with the DOT high beam pattern. (corrected to high beam, meant high, typed low) So, after debating a bit, I bought the Hella E-Codes with 100/80 "blue" bulbs. Very happy with that. Sold the other setup to a buddy for $40. __________________ 1989 4Runner V6 Auto IFS, 1.5" BJ spacers, 2" OME leaf springs, OME T-bars, 3/4" 4Crawler body lift, 1" 4Crawler front diff drop, ARB Bull Bar, Warn M8000, PIAA driving lights, MC rear bumper, OME shocks f/r, OME steering stabilizer, Total Chaos idler arm, 33x10.5.x15 BFG AT's on RockCrawler 15x8"x4.5"BS wheels, Downey Headers, Flowmaster 70 series, 5.29 gears, LockRights f/r Build Thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f191/outlawm...thread-187558/ Last edited by OutlawMike; 10-27-2009 at 09:27 AM.

10-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#242 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,630	The e-codes are defantly the housings to get for the 200m lense trucks. The low beam is so nice, its not the stupid spotty DOT pattern, its a very very smooth even pattern (looks like a blanket of light) with a great cutoff that won't blind on comming traffic. The high beam is great! The 100/80w Xeon blue bulbs are probibly the best hella has.. They work great in all weather but at night in the rain or snow. But as most of you know, yellow lights are what you want for those conditions. Thats why I have 3rd set of forward facing lights, yellow fogs just for that.. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

11-04-2009, 06:16 PM	#245 (permalink)
shaeff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: near Kingston, NY Posts: 300	1) Putting HID's in anything except a proper projector is dangerous. I've been there, done that, and it's not worth it. If you're going to run HID's in your truck, grab some crappy ebay housings and retrofit some FX35 projectors in them. (bixenon, and a PROPER cutoff) 2) Rewiring the headlights and good bulbs makes a world of difference, even on the crappy stock lighting. Do it. No, seriously, just do it. If you can crimp and use a DVOM, you can make your own wiring harness for about $25-$30 using good parts. http://www.parts-express.com/home.cfm is your friend. Grab some relay harnesses, sealed Tyco relays, good crimpers (ratcheting), and some wire. The tools will put the cost over my aforementioned price, but it's well worth it. Or you can just solder, but a proper sealed crimp is better. 3) The addition of a simple diode will allow you to have quad beams. (lows stay on with highs- great for backroad/country driving)- works great! 4) Cibie's are way better housings, but the Hella E-codes are decent. __________________ My heatercore replacement writeup with pics. -'94 Toyota 4X4, 22re, 31X10.5 BFG M/T's, 5 speed, MC rear bumper. (Winter DD/ off road fun) -'95 BMW M3, modded/suspension, sticky rubber, back road monster (Summer DD) -86.5 Toyota Supra, too much to list. (Never-ending project)

11-05-2009, 09:33 AM	#250 (permalink)
stock as possible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 79	What's the difference in these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180396558660 and these? http://www.performanceoffroadcenter....oducts_id=1170 __________________ 92 4wd xcab pickup, 22re, 5 speed

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