My FX-R Projector Retro...

Great work!

Question though...in terms of mounting the projector to the reflector assembly, what's the method for lining everything up? I understand you gain some flexibility by using the factory adjustment screws, but how do you ensure they're perfectly aligned horizontally before you drill?

I've been wanting to do this for a long time, but I've been weary of that one step. I've done the BHLM before and wired HID's several times so that's not the issue. Eh, maybe I'll just pay you to do it lol.

 

Thanks for the pics Harrelsen, they look good.

I went with the Phillips 85122+ bulbs in 4300k. After all my research, they seemed to be the best.

The biggest thing is mounting them back in the truck (with the lenses off) and turning them until they are both perfectly straight with each other. Once everything is done, you can not adjust the actual cut off. There will still be the normal left/right and up/down adjustment, but that won't adjust the levelness between the two cut offs. It just takes a lot of trial and error until you get them perfect. Good luck. PM me if you have any other questions.

Thanks.

I just eyeballed them with lines in the reflector bowl to get the rough alignment done. Once I did that and bolted them in I left the bolts a little loose and there will be a little room for movement. Once you get them right where you want them tighten all the bolts down and recheck. Double and triple check that the alignment of the cut offs is perfect before you start epoxy sealing them. Once the epoxy is on, that is it. If you don't think you can tackle it just let me know, I'll be more than happy to do it for you. Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions. I do have a few sets scheduled right now so if you do decide you want me to do it we will need to set up a time first.

 

how much?

ugh I want this!

 

PM sent.

 

Okay more questions, looks like you got everything lined up, but then took it all apart again to paint the reflectors. Did you mark where your had the set up roughed in?

 

I had a good idea of where they should be when I put them back together after paint, but I still double checked them and made one more final adjustment before epoxy. This is the most important step so you definitely want to take your time and make sure they are right where you want them before you start applying the epoxy.

 

thats what i'm scared of

 

Don't worry bro, I will definitely be there to help ya out when you do them.

 

got any information on that led bar?

 

Read into this thread starting at post 58, there is a lot of useful info on this thread.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/69971-xmitter-light-bar-placement-3.html

Here's a few more links that have info on them about these lights:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/122064-what-best-offroad-lights.html

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/114664-pictures-your-light-bars-lights.html

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/90527-post-pics-you-lightbar.html

You can also go to www.rigidindustries.com, they have a lot of good videos showing the durability, strength, and performance of their lights.

Hope these give you the answers your looking for. If you have any other questions just let me know.

 

Did you have to do any cutting or drilling? Hoe much to do mine?

 

Yes, it requires both cutting and drilling of the reflector bowl. I will PM you on prices.

 

Man I've got to do this! This looks so good. What do you have in your fog lights? They're very bright as well.

 

Thanks, they are the best mod I've done so far. My fogs are 4500k HIDs. I sell these kits also. PM me for prices or if you would like to place an order.

 

yeah how much

 

Nice job and choice of projectors!! Doing a retro is a great mod. It was one of my first mods done to my truck. Once you drive with projectors you cane drive a car without them anymore!

 

The FX-R kit that I used was about $400 from TRS.

 

Thanks man. Yeah I'm definitely glad I did it. These lights are awesome.

 

thanks so much!

 

omfg do for me plzzzz