ebay h4 conversion kit installed - Page 2

Elton · 12-07-2008, 06:34 PM

im glad i could help i know what crappy sealed beams are like ive drove that truck with the really old stock headlights and it was down right dangerous i drove 3hrs home from my sisters old place with the high beams on the hole time that' s how much the sucked !!!!!!!!!!!

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iamsuperbleeder · 12-07-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bxlt

...I can finally drive in the rain and actually see the road!

well that's always a good thing; at least now I'll feel safe if I'm ever driving in Ellensburg, WA

I need to replace my conversion's soon; one of them's leaking a little...

bxlt · 12-07-2008, 08:26 PM

HA HA :-) Well the good news is that it really doesn't rain much in Ellensburg.

Its funny I had an 86 Toyota back in the early 90's but after years of driving newer Chevy's its amazing what you forget and how crapy those headlights were.

Jay351 · 12-08-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

im glad i could help i know what crappy sealed beams are like ive drove that truck with the really old stock headlights and it was down right dangerous i drove 3hrs home from my sisters old place with the high beams on the hole time that' s how much the sucked !!!!!!!!!!!

My old lights looked like two small circles of yellow... I used to drive with the highbeams on, nobody could tell! Now thats how you know your lights are junk...

ovrrdrive · 12-08-2008, 09:19 AM

Sounds good, I'm in for a set. I'll probably order them with the 100w/55w upgrade.

Btw, it looks like he'll accept offers at $22 + shipping. We'll see.

edit. He countered at 23.50 and I tried to tell him that I'd do $22 and upgrade and ebay told me I had made too many offers on it and had to pay the buy it now price.

I have no idea if he would have taken it.

bxlt · 12-08-2008, 09:34 AM

I would make an offer he charged $15 for S&H which I thought was a little high. I think the upgraded bulbs would be even better. I plan on ordering a new wiring harness then I will go for upgrading the lights.

Also I will try and get some pics tonight. I need to "borrow the camera from work" I got some befores with that camera so I want to use the same camera to show how much better they really are!

toyospearo · 12-08-2008, 09:40 AM

Let me get this straight>>>
If I ordered the kit and ordered the 100 55w upgrade bulbs do I have to replace the wiring harness or can I use the stock with the upgrade bulbs
thanks

toyospearo · 12-08-2008, 09:48 AM

I just ordered them.
When I get them installed I will post a pic of the beam at night in the driving Pacific northwest rain.
My stock lights were so old and tired I could barely drive up the road at night. Anything has got to be better than 20yr old dog yellow stock lights!

Thanks for the thread!

trbizwiz · 12-08-2008, 10:07 AM

how much complete with the upgrade toyospearo?

bxlt · 12-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Don't quote me on needing to upgrade the harness but I think you would be able to run them on the stock harness but to take full advantage of the upgraded lights a new harness would be needed.

And trust me with the stock lights and the stock harness you will be able to see very well! Last night it rained and I LOVED the new lights. you could see more then 5ft in front of the truck and I don't even have them aimed the best yet!

bxlt · 12-08-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trbizwiz

how much complete with the upgrade toyospearo?

The kit from ebay was $40.94 shipped but it looks like he will take offers so you could get it for less, it will be a little more if you go for the upgrade lights

The wiring harness from 4crawler is $46.00 shipped (not needed for the 60/55w bulbs but a highly recommend option for anything higher.

trbizwiz · 12-08-2008, 01:54 PM

I read the thing on 4 crawler, it sounds kind of complicated. But to me anything with wires sounds complicated. I kind of go cross eyed. Who has done the wire conversion, how was it as far as install?

toyospearo · 12-08-2008, 02:40 PM

It was 40.95 shipped like Blxt said above. I didn't get the upgrade. Maybe later on.
I will post a few pics when I get em in.

trbizwiz · 12-08-2008, 02:54 PM

I made a counter offer, IF I get it I'll do the upgrade 100/90 white lights, then if we all post up the pictures we can compare. side note, I have looked around, I cant figure out how to post up the big pictures. i only know how to do the little thumb nail pictures you have to click on.

toyospearo · 12-08-2008, 02:59 PM

download to your computer from your digi at 640x480 or bigger pic then upload to photobucket then copy paste the img. url to this white window where you type stuff in.

Jay351 · 12-08-2008, 03:57 PM

You don't really need to upgrade your harness if the factory unit is in good shape. Take the voltage at the battery (engine running) then voltage at the light outputs.. If you lose 1 or less volts, you are in good shape.

I was losing about 1.1 volts, I have been running the 80/100w hella bulbs with no issues ( i even have full power running lights).

flashkl · 12-08-2008, 04:02 PM

To take the voltage at the light, you attach the voltmeter in parallel to the light, right?

Jay351 · 12-08-2008, 04:04 PM

You touch the prongs with your volt meter. Just slip the connection out so the prongs are just showing (still inside the light though). Then you can get your reading...

Its defantly a tight fit.

trbizwiz · 12-09-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyospearo

download to your computer from your digi at 640x480 or bigger pic then upload to photobucket then copy paste the img. url to this white window where you type stuff in.

Thanks for the tip. I thought photo bucket had something to do with it.

toyospearo · 12-09-2008, 08:01 AM

After reading a few wiring diagrams I decided to upgrade to the 100 55W white. According to what I read there should be no problem with the stock harness like jay351 is saying.
We shall see...

Whiplash Willy · 12-09-2008, 08:36 AM

I ordered a set too after seeing this thread, I have been saving for some hellas to replace the crappy plastic H4 housings that came with the truck. $40 vs $140 is quite the deal!

trbizwiz · 12-09-2008, 02:12 PM

OK I just got mine ordered. I did the offer thing and got him to $23.51. I also upgraded to the 55/100w white bulbs. I wanted the 90/100, but I was afraid i might blind on coming traffic.

Jay351 · 12-09-2008, 05:50 PM

These lenses have a very low e-code cutoff, think HID style. But they are not as lame as HID's

As long as they are aimed right, you could run 100w bulbs all night long without blinding anyone.

trbizwiz · 12-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Has anybody that ordered theirs this week got them yet?

Elton · 12-12-2008, 02:24 PM

shipping stuff around x mas is gonna be slow

12-07-2008, 08:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
bxlt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 236	HA HA :-) Well the good news is that it really doesn't rain much in Ellensburg. Its funny I had an 86 Toyota back in the early 90's but after years of driving newer Chevy's its amazing what you forget and how crapy those headlights were. __________________ 86 Regular Cab, 31x10.50, 22r, 5sp, Marlin 1200lb Heavy Duty Clutch, Smittybuilt Rear Bumper and 275K miles and counting 89 4Runner 3.Slow 5sp 31x10.50 in need of some help but I have plans for it (in no particular order): Front bumper and winch, 2” Body lift, BJ Spacers, Locker 33's and more

12-08-2008, 09:19 AM	#30 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,775	Sounds good, I'm in for a set. I'll probably order them with the 100w/55w upgrade. Btw, it looks like he'll accept offers at $22 + shipping. We'll see. edit. He countered at 23.50 and I tried to tell him that I'd do $22 and upgrade and ebay told me I had made too many offers on it and had to pay the buy it now price. I have no idea if he would have taken it. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock Last edited by ovrrdrive; 12-08-2008 at 09:33 AM.

12-08-2008, 09:34 AM	#31 (permalink)
bxlt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 236	I would make an offer he charged $15 for S&H which I thought was a little high. I think the upgraded bulbs would be even better. I plan on ordering a new wiring harness then I will go for upgrading the lights. Also I will try and get some pics tonight. I need to "borrow the camera from work" I got some befores with that camera so I want to use the same camera to show how much better they really are! __________________ 86 Regular Cab, 31x10.50, 22r, 5sp, Marlin 1200lb Heavy Duty Clutch, Smittybuilt Rear Bumper and 275K miles and counting 89 4Runner 3.Slow 5sp 31x10.50 in need of some help but I have plans for it (in no particular order): Front bumper and winch, 2” Body lift, BJ Spacers, Locker 33's and more

12-08-2008, 09:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,553	Let me get this straight>>> If I ordered the kit and ordered the 100 55w upgrade bulbs do I have to replace the wiring harness or can I use the stock with the upgrade bulbs thanks __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

12-08-2008, 09:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,553	I just ordered them. When I get them installed I will post a pic of the beam at night in the driving Pacific northwest rain. My stock lights were so old and tired I could barely drive up the road at night. Anything has got to be better than 20yr old dog yellow stock lights! Thanks for the thread! __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

12-08-2008, 10:07 AM	#34 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	how much complete with the upgrade toyospearo? __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

12-08-2008, 01:34 PM	#35 (permalink)
bxlt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 236	Don't quote me on needing to upgrade the harness but I think you would be able to run them on the stock harness but to take full advantage of the upgraded lights a new harness would be needed. And trust me with the stock lights and the stock harness you will be able to see very well! Last night it rained and I LOVED the new lights. you could see more then 5ft in front of the truck and I don't even have them aimed the best yet! __________________ 86 Regular Cab, 31x10.50, 22r, 5sp, Marlin 1200lb Heavy Duty Clutch, Smittybuilt Rear Bumper and 275K miles and counting 89 4Runner 3.Slow 5sp 31x10.50 in need of some help but I have plans for it (in no particular order): Front bumper and winch, 2” Body lift, BJ Spacers, Locker 33's and more

12-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	I read the thing on 4 crawler, it sounds kind of complicated. But to me anything with wires sounds complicated. I kind of go cross eyed. Who has done the wire conversion, how was it as far as install? __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

12-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#38 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,553	It was 40.95 shipped like Blxt said above. I didn't get the upgrade. Maybe later on. I will post a few pics when I get em in. __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

12-08-2008, 02:54 PM	#39 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	I made a counter offer, IF I get it I'll do the upgrade 100/90 white lights, then if we all post up the pictures we can compare. side note, I have looked around, I cant figure out how to post up the big pictures. i only know how to do the little thumb nail pictures you have to click on. __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

12-08-2008, 02:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,553	download to your computer from your digi at 640x480 or bigger pic then upload to photobucket then copy paste the img. url to this white window where you type stuff in. __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/ Last edited by toyospearo; 12-08-2008 at 03:02 PM.

12-08-2008, 03:57 PM	#41 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,557	You don't really need to upgrade your harness if the factory unit is in good shape. Take the voltage at the battery (engine running) then voltage at the light outputs.. If you lose 1 or less volts, you are in good shape. I was losing about 1.1 volts, I have been running the 80/100w hella bulbs with no issues ( i even have full power running lights). __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 246,000kms \|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 \|Downey idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

12-08-2008, 04:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,557	You touch the prongs with your volt meter. Just slip the connection out so the prongs are just showing (still inside the light though). Then you can get your reading... Its defantly a tight fit. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 246,000kms \|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 \|Downey idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

12-09-2008, 08:01 AM	#45 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,553	After reading a few wiring diagrams I decided to upgrade to the 100 55W white. According to what I read there should be no problem with the stock harness like jay351 is saying. We shall see... __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

12-09-2008, 08:36 AM	#46 (permalink)
Whiplash Willy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 65	I ordered a set too after seeing this thread, I have been saving for some hellas to replace the crappy plastic H4 housings that came with the truck. $40 vs $140 is quite the deal!

12-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#47 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	OK I just got mine ordered. I did the offer thing and got him to $23.51. I also upgraded to the 55/100w white bulbs. I wanted the 90/100, but I was afraid i might blind on coming traffic. __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

12-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#48 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,557	These lenses have a very low e-code cutoff, think HID style. But they are not as lame as HID's As long as they are aimed right, you could run 100w bulbs all night long without blinding anyone. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 246,000kms \|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 \|Downey idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

12-12-2008, 01:57 PM	#49 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	Has anybody that ordered theirs this week got them yet? __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

12-12-2008, 02:24 PM	#50 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,464	shipping stuff around x mas is gonna be slow __________________ 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

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