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What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    lyodbraun

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    What brand of H9 bulb did he go with ?
     
  2. Sep 15, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Yes cut 1 inch hole in dust cap, there is rubber gasket that comes with the lights to keep it water proof.

    You can still find the HIDs I bought on ebay
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    replica9000

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    nimby

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    I converted my low breams to Phillips H9 bulbs. You can get them on Amazon for $7 per bulb.

    https://www.amazon.com/Philips-12361B1-Standard-Replacement-Headlight/dp/B003YMPN3A/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35Q347J82MH8A&keywords=phillips+h9+headlight+bulb&qid=1568560101&s=gateway&sprefix=phillips+h9%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-3

    Love the light it puts out and for $14 you can't beat the upgrade. Just make sure to lower you headlights if you've lifted the truck.

    You'll have to cut a plastic tab and a metal tab on the bulb assembly to make them fit, but it's extremely easy and all you need is a pair of snips.
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    4runningMan

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    Philips
     
  6. Sep 15, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    replica9000

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    I just ordered a set of the Philips H9 bulbs. Curious to see if I get a Chinese set or a German set. Should be here by tomorrow. Had to decline the "expert" installation though.
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    scottalot

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    Changed earl and added a fuomoto valve

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  8. Sep 15, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Are these a clean white light or do they have a yellow tint to them? Might be nice in the high beams and fogs also.
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    I swapped the stock H11 with a Silverstar Ultra H11 which helped but not much. I love the Ultra bulbs and they are usually much better than OEM but not the case in the 4R projectors. I think this H9 swap will be my next experiment.
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    4runningMan

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    Crash tested them both and got near identical output values, if I remember correctly.
     
  11. Sep 15, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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  12. Sep 15, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    replica9000

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    The German made bulbs edged out the China bulbs 1294 vs 1266 Lux. Probably not even visually noticeable. Still curious to see what I get though. :D
     
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  13. Sep 15, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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    No difference in output, both are made to Phillips specs.
     
  14. Sep 15, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    They're halogen so not white like LEDs/HIDs. My high beams came with Phillips H9s from the factory. You don't want to use these in the OEM fogs because H9s have no glare caps and will blind on-coming drivers. They're fine in the low beams because the projectors have glare shields.
     
  15. Sep 15, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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    Maybe move the H11 from the headlight down to the fog? I will mess around, see what works and what doesn't. I'm just worried about melting the factory plastic fog light housings. OEM fog bulbs are 19 watts, headlights are 55 watts. A lot more heat there.
     
  16. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Let us know if the H11s are brighter than the stock bulbs in the fogs. I went with the OEM LED fog lights for the 4runner. Brighter and less expensive than the Morrimoto XD fog lights.

    https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-PT413...BMT9NT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&language=en_US
     
  17. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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    I cannot find specs on the Toyota LED's.
    I know they are 24w. Do you have a link or knowledge of the lumen output of them?
    Trying to decide between Morimoto (like the black) or the Toyotas.
    Thanks.
     
  18. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    scottalot

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    Ordered a set of fangs on Friday. Really finishes off the little black pieces and adds a nice and sharp tough to it.
     
  19. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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  20. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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  22. Sep 15, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    No problem. They're not as bright as the KC G4 fogs I have on the Taco but definitely brighter than the stock halogens. Good luck on the selection, let us know what you decide.
     
  23. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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  24. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    Looks like Amazon seller is mistaken.
    I just googled the part #.Screenshot_20190915-182057_Google.jpg
     
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  25. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    Hid lows 3500 drl / high Led interior Led reverse Led oem fogs Sequential blinker Trd intake Unifilter pump mod Apex recover points BF Goodrich KO2 (matching trd spare) Kicker front tweeters Tvd overlays S2 yellow wide fogs Apex black sequential rear tails Cartrim home blue convex mirriors
    I got some on the way. Rigid has some new 360 rounds coming out the sae bajas didnt turn out well so these will fit the bill until the rigids are out. Will more than likely keep them in the factory locations and add the rigids behind the grill
     
  26. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    The Philips LEDs from Amazon are insanely bright in the OEM fog housings. HUGE improvement over stock. And glare is minimal. I've had friends drive toward me as oncoming traffic would to make sure they're not bothersome. Verdict is they're just fine.

    I put yellow laminX on mine so the difference/color in light type between the led fogs and halogen low beams isn't noticeable. And the fogs are still plenty bright.
     
  27. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    I am attempting to match all the temps of forward lights (fogs, high & low beam) to get a uniform look.
    Just not a fan of yellow lightning. Just me.
    Thanks.
    I have lots of research to do yet...
     
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    So they must have changed from 9005 to H9 in the high beams from 2018 to 2019 4runners.
     
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  29. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    replica9000

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    My 2019 came with Koito 60W HB3 (9005) bulbs
     
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  30. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    Got my Tandem OffRoad sliders. Could write a really long paragraph on my frustrations with the company, but I guess I’ll refrain.

    I do think they’re some of the best looking / most functional sliders

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