Question about upgrading lights on a 1st gen

awdxtc · 10-07-2009, 06:23 PM

Ok, So I am thinking about buying a 1sr gen runner and I had some questions on upgrading the headlights. Does anyone make a replacement housing to change the lights to projectors so I can run an hid kit? I have a mitsubishi EVO and it has HIDs and I don't think I would ever drive with out HIDs again if I didn't have to that is.

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GodwinAustin · 10-07-2009, 11:05 PM

you can do an h4 conversion for sure and get a high end H4 bulb, not sure about a full HID conversion though.

muddpigg · 10-07-2009, 11:12 PM

some ebay vender had some, I got a set for h4 conversion they had projectors that I removed. Were cheap and had to dump a couple hours into them to make them worthwhile. Shop around.

**Tofer** · 10-07-2009, 11:22 PM

I got my H4 conversion housing off eBay there is a huge thread here on them... And I got my 55w hids from a vendor of
mine. I get pics az soon as they get installed

874runnersr5 · 10-08-2009, 09:28 AM

Ive got some silverstar or whatever they are sealed replacements, they are a white light to. they are kickarse.

awdxtc · 10-08-2009, 02:05 PM

I figure I can put a set of e-codes in upgrade the harness and run this kit....it has a 15 year warranty!!!!!! http://ultimatehidkits.com/

**Tofer** · 10-08-2009, 04:20 PM

The hid kits I sell have a LIFETIME warrenty and are cheaper. 35w kits start at 85 bucks

Matt90V6SR5 · 10-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Im guessing those will work on my 90,what flavor is best? Do I need special tools? Any mods or just plug stuff in?

awdxtc · 10-08-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofer

The hid kits I sell have a LIFETIME warrenty and are cheaper. 35w kits start at 85 bucks

Do you have a link to your kits?

camo31"10.50" · 10-08-2009, 05:15 PM

yes..i would like a link to a page Tofer!

im assuming just like everybody's kits that i will need H4 housings for my '92????

**Tofer** · 10-08-2009, 06:03 PM

I am still building my online store but I will get something up for the lights.

camo31"10.50" · 10-08-2009, 06:20 PM

awesome!..and i just realized..that i need some upgraded lights for my 2nd gen 4runer..those lights freakin SUCK!!!...wow..even my 2nd gen pickup lights are better than these pieces of crap..lmao

awdxtc · 10-08-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm tellin you after having HID lights I could not go back.

kiyobrown · 10-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Have fun with the 4Runner, enjoy the resources on this site, and look at these:

http://www.yotatech.com/f105/easiest...ro-kit-186175/

http://www.yotatech.com/f131/guess-d...heaper-192726/

If you have/had a mitsu Evo with HID's then I am assuming you want even more then the h4 upgrade the rest of us have done. Let us know how they work!!

WJC · 10-09-2009, 03:17 PM

After searching through about a gazillion posts regarding upgrading headlights, I've yet to find any mention of an aftermarket housing (?) that will allow changing the lights or bulbs WITHOUT removing the front grill or sidemarker bezels. Any idea out there? The reason I'm asking is in order to remove the grill from my '90 SR5 Ext Cab, I have to remove my SmittyBuilt front bumper!!

camo31"10.50" · 10-09-2009, 03:34 PM

* sniffle sniffle * you guyyyss...i cant FREAKIN CHANGE OUT MY DANG HEADLIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CRAP...WHAT THE HECK!!??..lol

guess i need to get the H4 conversion headlights..and then switch my '924runner over to the 90-91 grille...DANGIT!!!

**Tofer** · 10-09-2009, 07:21 PM

OK... HIDs installed tonight. This is with the Ebay H4 conversion (see elton thread) with the Diamond housing. I thought about going euro spec but said screw it and went with diamond.

These are the 55w 8000k kit. I've lost Highbeams but there is enough output i dont know if i'll miss it.

HIDs alone

stock hella 500s alone

Both hella 500s and the HIDs. These pics dont do it justice... there is a S-Ton of light...

camo31"10.50" · 10-09-2009, 08:07 PM

why the hell doesn't anybody make any H4 kits for the '92-'95 runners..wtf

Ron's 85 · 10-09-2009, 08:31 PM

i want to get the roundeye conversion for my pile. Ive seen it around and it looks good!!!

awdxtc · 10-17-2009, 08:07 PM

What housing wold I use so that I can run a bi-xeon kit? I still want hi and low beams.

10-07-2009, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
GodwinAustin Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eagle County Colorado Posts: 1,149	you can do an h4 conversion for sure and get a high end H4 bulb, not sure about a full HID conversion though. __________________ -Jon Red 88 4runner - 5Spd - 22re

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muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,395	some ebay vender had some, I got a set for h4 conversion they had projectors that I removed. Were cheap and had to dump a couple hours into them to make them worthwhile. Shop around. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-07-2009, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,912	I got my H4 conversion housing off eBay there is a huge thread here on them... And I got my 55w hids from a vendor of mine. I get pics az soon as they get installed __________________ 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 :)

10-08-2009, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
874runnersr5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Canaduh Posts: 2,786	Ive got some silverstar or whatever they are sealed replacements, they are a white light to. they are kickarse. __________________ 87' 4runner Sr5 : 22re : 5spd : 32x11.5 BGF Km2 : Cragar 15x8 soft 8s : TG Rock Defense Front Bumper : Sirius radio : Optima Red Top : Pioneer system : Engnbldr tchain kit : Downey 3" leafs : Diff breather : Tube doors : Bikini Top Calgary Toyota Association I <3 my Toyota

10-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,912	The hid kits I sell have a LIFETIME warrenty and are cheaper. 35w kits start at 85 bucks __________________ 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 :)

10-08-2009, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
awdxtc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 43	I figure I can put a set of e-codes in upgrade the harness and run this kit....it has a 15 year warranty!!!!!! http://ultimatehidkits.com/

10-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matt90V6SR5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Firestone,Co. Posts: 310	Im guessing those will work on my 90,what flavor is best? Do I need special tools? Any mods or just plug stuff in?

10-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,095	yes..i would like a link to a page Tofer! im assuming just like everybody's kits that i will need H4 housings for my '92???? __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-08-2009, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,912	I am still building my online store but I will get something up for the lights. __________________ 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 :)

10-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,095	awesome!..and i just realized..that i need some upgraded lights for my 2nd gen 4runer..those lights freakin SUCK!!!...wow..even my 2nd gen pickup lights are better than these pieces of crap..lmao __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
awdxtc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 43	I'm tellin you after having HID lights I could not go back.

10-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
kiyobrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 271	Have fun with the 4Runner, enjoy the resources on this site, and look at these: http://www.yotatech.com/f105/easiest...ro-kit-186175/ http://www.yotatech.com/f131/guess-d...heaper-192726/ If you have/had a mitsu Evo with HID's then I am assuming you want even more then the h4 upgrade the rest of us have done. Let us know how they work!! __________________ Jason. 87 4runner 22re SR5 5 speed 189k, supra MAF mod, battery/intake swap, Black Magic 165, Zuk mod, BJ spacers. 3rd gen rims with 265/70/16s. Pioneer/Boston Acoustics/Kenwood/Fosgate sound system, softopper. Craigslist and rattle cans have done wonders.

10-09-2009, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
WJC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 14	After searching through about a gazillion posts regarding upgrading headlights, I've yet to find any mention of an aftermarket housing (?) that will allow changing the lights or bulbs WITHOUT removing the front grill or sidemarker bezels. Any idea out there? The reason I'm asking is in order to remove the grill from my '90 SR5 Ext Cab, I have to remove my SmittyBuilt front bumper!! Last edited by WJC; 10-11-2009 at 03:53 PM.

10-09-2009, 03:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,095	* sniffle sniffle * you guyyyss...i cant FREAKIN CHANGE OUT MY DANG HEADLIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CRAP...WHAT THE HECK!!??..lol guess i need to get the H4 conversion headlights..and then switch my '924runner over to the 90-91 grille...DANGIT!!! __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-09-2009, 07:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,912	OK... HIDs installed tonight. This is with the Ebay H4 conversion (see elton thread) with the Diamond housing. I thought about going euro spec but said screw it and went with diamond. These are the 55w 8000k kit. I've lost Highbeams but there is enough output i dont know if i'll miss it. HIDs alone stock hella 500s alone Both hella 500s and the HIDs. These pics dont do it justice... there is a S-Ton of light... __________________ 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 :)

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10-09-2009, 08:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,095	why the hell doesn't anybody make any H4 kits for the '92-'95 runners..wtf __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ron's 85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bellingham,wa Posts: 218	i want to get the roundeye conversion for my pile. Ive seen it around and it looks good!!!

10-17-2009, 08:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
awdxtc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 43	What housing wold I use so that I can run a bi-xeon kit? I still want hi and low beams.