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How do i retrofit 2001-2004 tacoma headlights ????!!!!!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by kalin.nichols, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Jun 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM
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    kalin.nichols

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    Im trying to figure out some directions on retrofitting my headlights 2004 tacoma because i don't wana just buy new lights and just wing it and waste money ive looked on google for hours and have only seen one person who put directions but they were just a bunch of jumbled pictures and looked like crap thank you for any direction
     
  2. Jun 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM
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    Your best bet is to buy a separate set of headlights, preferably clear aftermarket like TYC.
    That way you can work at it and take your time. Retrofitting is a long process, and its not wise to rush.

    It took me over a month to finish mine how I wanted. What exactly do you need help with? I can try to explain how I did mine. Did you purchase your projectors already? What have you looked at for lighting? There is a lot of options for projectors and shrouds.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM
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    Got a pic?
     
  4. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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    Of mine?
     
  5. Jun 10, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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    Yup if you got one
     
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    I've been looking all over for projectors and everything I just don't know exactly what ones and where I should get them I want them to actually work out so I don't just waste money urs turned out sick where and what ones did u get on urs is it hard to get them to aim straight
     
  8. Jun 11, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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    My headlights are Nissan Murano projectors, they are a bixenon so I have the high/low beam.

    Yes you have to play around with it to get them to aim straight. Don't glue your projectors in until everything is lined up perfect. You have to do a lot of test fitting.
     
  9. Jun 11, 2011 at 6:32 AM
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    Looks good. Did you do the fogs also
     
  10. Jun 11, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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    what did u use for a shroud?
     
  11. Jun 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    I just used a flat piece of plastic and made it flush with the projector. I didn't buy no shrouds.

    Yes I did the fog lights as well.
     
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    Did you open up your headlights for the retro fit?
     
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    What size and brand projectors did you use for your fogs
     

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