Hella 500's are on

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 02:47 PM

Finally got em mounted, now I just gotta wait til Tuesday for my OEM fog light switch to come in...also, where is the best place to get the clear stone shields for these bad boys? Thanks guys, here's a pic or two:

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**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 02:52 PM

Here's another one:

Churnd · 03-28-2004, 03:00 PM

Looks awesome! I'm partial to lights mounted straight on the bumper b/c it gives a clean, flush look.

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 03:05 PM

I definately agree!

Fink

ElwayLite · 03-28-2004, 03:06 PM

How do you go about mounting them to the bumper?

**waskillywabbit** · 03-28-2004, 03:11 PM

I have a write-up on my website for the Hella 500 install on the OEM bumper.

You can find the clear stone shields wherever Hellas are sold. I think I mention the part number on my write-up. If not, there are some links on Corey's site for them.

Lookin' good finkmeister!

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 03:12 PM

Thanks Brian!

Fink

***Corey*** · 03-28-2004, 03:23 PM

Looks good Fink.
That is how I had mine mounted before I bought the ARB.

Get the covers from here.

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 03:55 PM

Awesome, thanks for the link Corey...I'll probably order those mid-week or early next week. I think the Hella covers look pretty good on there actually...

Fink

fooddude · 03-28-2004, 04:18 PM

i also like the look of light covers on lights. I love mine on my Kc's and everyone knows my runner because of the happy face light covers.

CTB · 03-28-2004, 04:34 PM

Looks sharp....and quite familiar!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...65480657RkwCIM

Anyway, I got my clear Hella covers at Susquehanna motorsports as well. I love them...haven't had a single problem in two years! Cheap and good preventitive investment! I love running the clear covers, and being able to switch the lights on whenever I am driving without having to take the normal covers (that come with it) off.

Jonathan · 03-28-2004, 05:21 PM

Looks really nice man. I love my 500's. Congrats

fade · 03-28-2004, 05:26 PM

With that setup, how easy would it be for someone to rip those lights off? I don't live in the best neighborhoods..

ALBPM · 03-28-2004, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

Finally got em mounted, now I just gotta wait til Tuesday for my OEM fog light switch to come in...also, where is the best place to get the clear stone shields for these bad boys? Thanks guys, here's a pic or two:

These guys have good prices on the clear covers.
http://www.classicgarage.com/classicgarage/500seco.html

CTB · 03-28-2004, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fade

With that setup, how easy would it be for someone to rip those lights off? I don't live in the best neighborhoods..

On my rig (assuming Fink's is set up the same way), they would have to lay down on the ground, and reach a long extension up behind the front bumper, and then ratchet the nut loose that tightens on the mounting bracket of the lights.....

or

....they would have to have the right size wrench and loosen the stud/nut that hold the actual light to the mounting bracket.

Then, if they made it that far, they would just need to snip the two wires that run to the lights. I hope a pair of $75 lights isn't worth all that...

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 06:07 PM

As CTB said if they wanna take em, there going to but they would have to have the right tools...its not as simple as just yankin em off, that chrome is pretty thick...I was worried about that at first but then I realized that it would be pretty hard for them to do it.

Thanks for all the good comments guys, my rig is startin to look like it belongs amongst all of the awesome rigs here...I like it!

Fink

fade · 03-28-2004, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

As CTB said if they wanna take em, there going to but they would have to have the right tools...its not as simple as just yankin em off, that chrome is pretty thick...I was worried about that at first but then I realized that it would be pretty hard for them to do it.

Thanks for all the good comments guys, my rig is startin to look like it belongs amongst all of the awesome rigs here...I like it!

Fink

Sweet.. maybe i'll look into investing in a pair myself... how's the light output on those?

**4x4Fink** · 03-28-2004, 06:29 PM

I'm not sure as I have not seen them in person cause I don't have em wired up yet...but I have heard they can make the difference between night and day in bad weather/fog...others can tell ya though.

Fink

Birdman · 03-28-2004, 06:43 PM

Looks nice. I'm in the market as well, although I may go with the PIAAs since I want to fot 4 inside the hoop of the T-15. 2 fogs and 2 driving.

4x4taco · 03-28-2004, 06:53 PM

nice looking truck man, i like the tint, black rims and pain, chrome, and clear corners. they all go really well together.

**4x4Fink** · 03-29-2004, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4taco

nice looking truck man, i like the tint, black rims and pain, chrome, and clear corners. they all go really well together.

I wish I had em tinted more than they already are, all thats straight from the factory.

But thanks for the comments,

Fink

Biff · 03-29-2004, 01:37 PM

I'm looking to mount my Hella's on my 4th gen bumper. One thing I wanted to know was, how do I anchor the lights to the bumper-I'm sure it's not as simple as drilling a hole, they have to be anchored to something right?

**waskillywabbit** · 03-29-2004, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biff

I'm looking to mount my Hella's on my 4th gen bumper. One thing I wanted to know was, how do I anchor the lights to the bumper-I'm sure it's not as simple as drilling a hole, they have to be anchored to something right?

On the 4th genner from what I've seen you are going to have to make some kind of bracket to attach to the bar that runs behind the bumper/grill area to mount the lights to and accessing that bar to drill is going to require taking off the whole bumper assembly. JGrimball and I have already looked at this and it isn't going to be hard, just cumbersome to do.

Biff · 03-29-2004, 02:34 PM

Geez, taking off the bumper, more work than I expected.

**4x4Fink** · 03-29-2004, 07:27 PM

Yeah, I just broke out the drill and went for it...worked well on my 2nd gen

Fink

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Awesome, thanks for the link Corey...I'll probably order those mid-week or early next week. I think the Hella covers look pretty good on there actually... Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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CTB Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: SC Posts: 1,218	Looks sharp....and quite familiar! http://community.webshots.com/photo/...65480657RkwCIM Anyway, I got my clear Hella covers at Susquehanna motorsports as well. I love them...haven't had a single problem in two years! Cheap and good preventitive investment! I love running the clear covers, and being able to switch the lights on whenever I am driving without having to take the normal covers (that come with it) off. __________________ 1995 4Runner V6 4x4

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Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,743	Looks really nice man. I love my 500's. Congrats __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

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fade Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 20	With that setup, how easy would it be for someone to rip those lights off? I don't live in the best neighborhoods..

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	As CTB said if they wanna take em, there going to but they would have to have the right tools...its not as simple as just yankin em off, that chrome is pretty thick...I was worried about that at first but then I realized that it would be pretty hard for them to do it. Thanks for all the good comments guys, my rig is startin to look like it belongs amongst all of the awesome rigs here...I like it! Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I'm not sure as I have not seen them in person cause I don't have em wired up yet...but I have heard they can make the difference between night and day in bad weather/fog...others can tell ya though. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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Birdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 490	Looks nice. I'm in the market as well, although I may go with the PIAAs since I want to fot 4 inside the hoop of the T-15. 2 fogs and 2 driving. __________________ =Birdman= -- - 1999 4Runner "Highlander" SR5 5spd - Imperial Jade Mica TJM T-15 Front Bumper, Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper, Old Man Emu Springs & Shocks, Revtek Diff Drop Spacer, 4Crawler 1" Body Lift, 265/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos, Deckplate Mod, Amsoil Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 Series Deltaflow Muffler, Amsoil S-2000 Oil, Optima Red Top Battery, Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio, Hella Dual-Tone Air Horns, Yakima Rack w/all the trimmings

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4x4taco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 191	nice looking truck man, i like the tint, black rims and pain, chrome, and clear corners. they all go really well together. __________________ '00 Tacoma TRD TJM T-15 / OME 882 & 1" BL / "custom" intake / 33x10.5 BFG A/Ts on Teflon Chambers / Demello sliders

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Biff Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 853	I'm looking to mount my Hella's on my 4th gen bumper. One thing I wanted to know was, how do I anchor the lights to the bumper-I'm sure it's not as simple as drilling a hole, they have to be anchored to something right? __________________ Victor 03 4runner 94 Landcruiser

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Biff Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 853	Geez, taking off the bumper, more work than I expected. __________________ Victor 03 4runner 94 Landcruiser

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