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Old 01-05-2012, 10:26 AM
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Headlight upgrade for an '81?

Was wondering if anyone has upgraded their round headlights. I have seen the threads for the squares, but no first gen. The sealed beams I have are okay but don't throw much light. Want to upgrade but don't wanna go broke doing it.

Any info on products used is appreciated.
Old 01-05-2012, 10:49 AM
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these ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-H6024-H4-D...item3596482e12
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I imagine they might make some cheapy H4 conversion housings, but you really can't beat the Hella E-Codes. I LOVE mine. But they're not cheap by any means.
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Rallylights.com sells hell e-codes 7 inch round for 38.46 each for just the housings. Or you can get the whole kit. For just over 100 bucks with bulbs. Plug-n-play and a huge upgrade. I have em on my 81.
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Thanks a lot! Elton, have you used those? Even if they aren't as nice as hella's, that price is hard to beat!
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Hella e codes are amazing. That's what i'm running.
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I would also recommend the hella e cods have them on my first gen they are worth every last penny.
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Originally Posted by Bingle
Thanks a lot! Elton, have you used those? Even if they aren't as nice as hella's, that price is hard to beat!
theres a gaint thread about the 7x6 ones everyone seems happy with them
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i have the Hella E-code in my '81...currently running HID's in them...bad idea..converting back to regular Halogen H4's--55 W low beam with 100w high beam.
be sure to inspect your wiring. an upgraded Harness from 4Crawler is a great addtion
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http://www.roundeyes.com/Toyota_Head...Headlamps.html

They're nice, i have the 5x7 versions (doing a HID projector conversion) and they are top quality...
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i got a sealed beam comversion hid kit in my 81 and love them
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I have Hella e-codes with 4300K HID's in them and i love them.
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