LED Tail Lights for 3rd Gen!!! - Page 5

Jason B · 11-03-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I'm @ work today so I'll snap some pics tomorrow and post.

Can you also get a shot from the side? To show the LED running light? I'll add your pics to the site if that's ok with you.

They are bright lights, and it does make it look like a new model truck. The good thing about our 3rd gens is... The body doesn't age, and that's a good thing. LED tails still in stock. Order links above.

Fo_SheeZy · 11-03-2007, 03:02 PM

I'm finally going to order some tomorrow!

**rocket** · 11-04-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fo_SheeZy

How do you figure?

Guess you missed my point. I'm comparing and recommending '01-'02 lights to the dull looking OEM '96-'00 lights....the ones that most anyone would want replaced. Also as an option versus the LED's. Slight misunderstanding?
Hope you like 'em.

YouDigMyRig · 11-04-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pdyebrasil

Why do you people tempt me so? I bought some altezza lights recently but LEDs are sooo tempting!!! Why?!

You poor thing... damn that rat bastard that forced you to buy those monstrosity of lights! No one should ever have to buy altezza lights so damn the fool that made you do them. I don't know what I would do if somone made me buy those, I sure wouldn't put them on that's for sure!

rearviewmirror · 11-04-2007, 05:57 AM

So where are you lot ordering these from? Ebay? Burtman? Someone please elaborate on the quality of the workmanship. I don't want some cheap looking on my 4Runner, I want it to look clean and not stand out.

pfdaxe · 11-04-2007, 07:08 AM

They are very good quality and look factory....only better

Fo_SheeZy · 11-04-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rocket

Guess you missed my point. I'm comparing and recommending '01-'02 lights to the dull looking OEM '96-'00 lights....the ones that most anyone would want replaced. Also as an option versus the LED's. Slight misunderstanding?
Hope you like 'em.

lol I'm an idiot..

MotaPsycho · 11-06-2007, 01:46 PM

Sorry.. was away for a bit.. but too all the skepticals out there.. I am loving the LED on my runner.. they are very clean looking.. the fit is exactly llke OEM.. .just picture the OEM tailight and instead of see a red bulb brake light..imagine led's lighting up. The signal and reverse are still light bulbed which basically mimic's the new yota's with the led brake lights.. RAv4 and Runner's.

I have to admit, I don't do much wheeling since I already fell for the rugged look of my runner. If anyone wants a cleaner and updated look for their runner, then I totally recommend getting them...

Do I get some kind of referral fee? hahaha

PFDaxe.. I responded on the other post you had.. but to summarize.. I didnt' have any problems w/ the abs lights staying on after the install.. I did have to remove the panels and plug and play the led's... be sure to ground it.. or else when signalling and and parking brake is on.. the parking brake will dim when signal light is on.. so the ground is important...

I install the passenger side first.. then test.. then proceed w/ the driver side.

I notice the driver side has 2 or 3 other ground wire as well.. but that's for my 02.

Hope this helps... hope you get rid of the abs light..

pfdaxe · 11-06-2007, 05:10 PM

For a cleaner look. Today I installed "chrome" covered turn signal bulbs from autolumination.com They look transparent in clear lenses, but lights amber. This way the reflector looks chrome instead of having an amber tint to it. I'm also going to put them in my front turns also. Just a clean simple mod...

QSVeilside · 11-06-2007, 05:34 PM

That's what I figured...

Basically you need to rip out the stock harness/ground, and install the new LED harness/ground. Not a big deal, just an additional 20 minutes of work.

Fo_SheeZy · 11-06-2007, 06:49 PM

I ordered my LED tails on Sunday night. Maybe I'll get them by Friday, but I'm not sure how fast Burtman ships.

pfdaxe · 11-06-2007, 07:00 PM

Mine were drop shipped from LA not directly from Jason. I received in 3 days, but I'm closer to LA than you. Hopefully you get them for the weekend.

Mtriple · 11-08-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

For a cleaner look. Today I installed "chrome" covered turn signal bulbs from autolumination.com They look transparent in clear lenses, but lights amber. This way the reflector looks chrome instead of having an amber tint to it. I'm also going to put them in my front turns also. Just a clean simple mod...

A little silver spray paint will do the same thing at a fraction of the price.

mikes19984x4 · 11-08-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtriple

A little silver spray paint will do the same thing at a fraction of the price.

that's a big negative. don't paint the bulbs, as when that paint starts to burn off it'll probably give your clear lenses an actual "smoke" tint job on the inside...this is what happened to my friend on his nissan...

Fo_SheeZy · 11-08-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtriple

A little silver spray paint will do the same thing at a fraction of the price.

Haha that's ghetto!

Lol I just spent about $60 on reverse bulbs & rear turn signals. I went with: http://www.eautoworks.com/html/ORD-1-1-1-106090.cfm

Yeah they are expensive but they are bright as hell with the magnified lens. I've got them in my corner lights up front so I had to go with them in the back as well. I've got the Polarg 7443 bulbs in the back, but with the LED tails they take 921 and 7440... so had to order new everything.. but it's worth it.

Mtriple · 11-09-2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mikes19984x4

that's a big negative. don't paint the bulbs, as when that paint starts to burn off it'll probably give your clear lenses an actual "smoke" tint job on the inside...this is what happened to my friend on his nissan...

wrong.

I've been doing it for 10 years on my german cars and it works great. Dont knock it until you try it. It works and its cheap... But hey, if you want to spend the money for the chrome bulbs, have at it.

Doesn't look ghetto to me...

Fo_SheeZy · 11-09-2007, 06:41 AM

I wasn't saying that in a bad way. Sometimes doing it the ghetto way is easier and cheaper.

pdyebrasil · 11-09-2007, 02:50 PM

Ok... I have a '98, so in the opinion of everybody here, which should I buy first, the 99-02 headlights, or these fabulous LED tail lights?

Texas_Ace · 11-09-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pdyebrasil

Ok... I have a '98, so in the opinion of everybody here, which should I buy first, the 99-02 headlights, or these fabulous LED tail lights?

These without a doubt!

11-03-2007, 03:02 PM	#102 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	I'm finally going to order some tomorrow! __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

11-04-2007, 05:57 AM	#105 (permalink)
rearviewmirror Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AUSTEX fiveonetwo Posts: 710	So where are you lot ordering these from? Ebay? Burtman? Someone please elaborate on the quality of the workmanship. I don't want some cheap looking on my 4Runner, I want it to look clean and not stand out. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD Millennium Silver Toyota OEM NAV OME springs/shocks F/R VZN185L-GKPZKA 4.300 With P265/70R16

11-04-2007, 07:08 AM	#106 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,408	They are very good quality and look factory....only better __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

11-06-2007, 05:10 PM	#109 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,408	For a cleaner look. Today I installed "chrome" covered turn signal bulbs from autolumination.com They look transparent in clear lenses, but lights amber. This way the reflector looks chrome instead of having an amber tint to it. I'm also going to put them in my front turns also. Just a clean simple mod... __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

11-06-2007, 06:49 PM	#111 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	I ordered my LED tails on Sunday night. Maybe I'll get them by Friday, but I'm not sure how fast Burtman ships. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

11-06-2007, 01:46 PM	#108 (permalink)
MotaPsycho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 43	Sorry.. was away for a bit.. but too all the skepticals out there.. I am loving the LED on my runner.. they are very clean looking.. the fit is exactly llke OEM.. .just picture the OEM tailight and instead of see a red bulb brake light..imagine led's lighting up. The signal and reverse are still light bulbed which basically mimic's the new yota's with the led brake lights.. RAv4 and Runner's. I have to admit, I don't do much wheeling since I already fell for the rugged look of my runner. If anyone wants a cleaner and updated look for their runner, then I totally recommend getting them... Do I get some kind of referral fee? hahaha PFDaxe.. I responded on the other post you had.. but to summarize.. I didnt' have any problems w/ the abs lights staying on after the install.. I did have to remove the panels and plug and play the led's... be sure to ground it.. or else when signalling and and parking brake is on.. the parking brake will dim when signal light is on.. so the ground is important... I install the passenger side first.. then test.. then proceed w/ the driver side. I notice the driver side has 2 or 3 other ground wire as well.. but that's for my 02. Hope this helps... hope you get rid of the abs light..

11-06-2007, 05:34 PM	#110 (permalink)
QSVeilside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 379	That's what I figured... Basically you need to rip out the stock harness/ground, and install the new LED harness/ground. Not a big deal, just an additional 20 minutes of work.

11-06-2007, 07:00 PM	#112 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,408	Mine were drop shipped from LA not directly from Jason. I received in 3 days, but I'm closer to LA than you. Hopefully you get them for the weekend. __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

11-09-2007, 06:41 AM	#117 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	I wasn't saying that in a bad way. Sometimes doing it the ghetto way is easier and cheaper. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

11-09-2007, 02:50 PM	#118 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	Ok... I have a '98, so in the opinion of everybody here, which should I buy first, the 99-02 headlights, or these fabulous LED tail lights? __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.