Busted Headlight

Deceptiwave · 11-05-2009, 09:13 PM

Just noticed a rock has killed my driver side headlight. Its a small hole that is letting in water/condensation.
Do I have to buy the whole assembly or can I get just the outter glass?
Are there any plastic aftermarket assemblys?

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Elton · 11-05-2009, 09:36 PM

what year headlight ?

98runner210 · 11-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Yes there is aftermarket

Deceptiwave · 11-05-2009, 11:32 PM

Sorry - 2002 sport.

JWaldz · 11-06-2009, 12:32 AM

mine is the same way... I didn't know it until i was cleaning my car and noticed. There is a whole bunch of water spots in the back of it and a little dirt and debris on the bottom. I tried everything to seal it just seams nothing held up. I finally said screw it and placed a small peace of scotch tape (you know, the clear kind you seal packages with;heavy duty) To my surprise, it's actually done better than everything I tried before. I've been through hot and rainy weather to cold and rainy. It's there to stay

Elton · 11-06-2009, 12:54 AM

i wonder how hard it be to get the glass off this one i have

98runner210 · 11-06-2009, 01:46 AM

Heat gun or put them in the oven on the lowest setting for about 10 minutes. I have heard it is harder with the heat gun because as you are working your way around the seal the other half is cooling. Just make sure you don't melt or scorch anything.

Elton · 11-06-2009, 01:55 AM

i just might have to try it don't matter if i melt it the housing is busted anyways junk yard told me i could have it for 10 bucks figured i could get at least that out of the glass

Deceptiwave · 11-06-2009, 03:19 AM

It would be nice if someone made a plexiglas lense / replacement part. I dont want to buy another glass one @ $200 each only to have it happen again.

98runner210 · 11-06-2009, 07:44 AM

Well you don't want to melt or scorch the one that is going back on your truck.

As for plexiglass, plexiglass is not all that durable. It is can fog over time and scratches very easily.

11-05-2009, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	what year headlight ? __________________ 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

11-05-2009, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 778	Yes there is aftermarket __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

11-05-2009, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deceptiwave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 49	Sorry - 2002 sport. __________________ Dont Tread On ME 2002 Sport 4Runner

11-06-2009, 12:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
JWaldz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 179	mine is the same way... I didn't know it until i was cleaning my car and noticed. There is a whole bunch of water spots in the back of it and a little dirt and debris on the bottom. I tried everything to seal it just seams nothing held up. I finally said screw it and placed a small peace of scotch tape (you know, the clear kind you seal packages with;heavy duty) To my surprise, it's actually done better than everything I tried before. I've been through hot and rainy weather to cold and rainy. It's there to stay __________________ Silver '99 Toyota 4Runner Limited RP Black Widow Rack\|8K R.S. HID Kit\|265/75 Federal MT\|Cobra NightWatch CB\|Fosgate Sound\|24" Magnaflow\|DeckPlate Mod & KN\|Fog Mod\|Bumper Light Mod\|Altezza Tails\|Clear Corners & Turns Lift Here Armor To Come Check out my Photos

11-06-2009, 12:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i wonder how hard it be to get the glass off this one i have __________________ 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 Last edited by Elton; 11-06-2009 at 12:55 AM.

11-06-2009, 01:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 778	Heat gun or put them in the oven on the lowest setting for about 10 minutes. I have heard it is harder with the heat gun because as you are working your way around the seal the other half is cooling. Just make sure you don't melt or scorch anything. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

11-06-2009, 01:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i just might have to try it don't matter if i melt it the housing is busted anyways junk yard told me i could have it for 10 bucks figured i could get at least that out of the glass __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 03:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Deceptiwave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 49	It would be nice if someone made a plexiglas lense / replacement part. I dont want to buy another glass one @ $200 each only to have it happen again. __________________ Dont Tread On ME 2002 Sport 4Runner

11-06-2009, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 778	Well you don't want to melt or scorch the one that is going back on your truck. As for plexiglass, plexiglass is not all that durable. It is can fog over time and scratches very easily. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

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