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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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hella 700ff installed

ive been using the 500s for sometime nothing wrong with them but i wanted a bigger light so i went the 700s from here www.buyautotruckaccessories.com
i havint got a chance to use the 700s at night yet cant wait to get the 99+ headlights should look really good

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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So, is it worth the extra bucks for the 700ff?
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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i think soo they got a real nice flood type pattern they light up the hole road really good and still trow light way down the road
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Nice setup. That looks like a very clean install. Did you have to drill holes into the bumper or is it easier than that?

I have a 97 4Runner and the head lights are so dim it's almost useless even though I've replaced the bulbs recently. I really like what you did.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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yep just measure a few times set the lights in place to make sure there not to close to the grill mark it and then drill it
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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do the lights "bounce" at all in that spot? or is it pretty solid?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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oh, and the lights look awesome, I like the bigger look, and the look of the new "ff's" (freeforms (lenses)) I just picked up a set of the 500FF's and can't wait to get them IN my bumper
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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So what would be the benefit of having the larger diameter lenses of the 700's over the 500's? They utilize the same bulbs.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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bigger light more light output thats what ive read the bumper is pretty thin if u go down a gravel road they bounce some i was thinking of adding a brace
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Great install, I am wondering if I can use my existing 500 wirings and just swap the 700FF fixtures? Are the relays and wires the same between 500 and 700? Thanks.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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yes there all the same even the mounting brackets
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Great!!

I am going to get myself a pair, cuz the 500 looks just so small.

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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ive also installed 99 headlights and grill

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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how bout some night time shots?
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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if i new how to take good night shots i would
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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if i new how to take good night shots i would
you just need a little tripod or something you can tape your camera too. most cameras now have a night shooting option where you can leave the shutter open long enough to expose the subject better
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Nice Lights
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Is it worth changing to the 700's? I plan to do the samething because i bought my 500 2 months ago and this thread inspired me to converted to the 700's. btw What did you do to your 500's? please give me more info on whats the benefits on changing to 700's.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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one reason i liked the 700's better is there a little bigger and match the clear 99-02 headlights
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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i sold the 500s to another member on here
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