Official "Slimcubby" HID Kit Install DIY

CableTec · 11-03-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by it's in coma

if i have the blackout headlights, would i have the same output on the road? of would the blackout mess up the light pattern?

Assuming that you have now rendered some of the chrome of the headlight housing ineffective; then it might, but that's just a guess. Perhaps someone else can chime in and offer some experience with your situation. Truthfully, I'm not really sure on that one.

slimcubby · 11-03-2009, 04:45 PM

I haven't heard of anybody having different light patterns after the black headlight mod. But I have never done it so I don't know. I would also assume if there is no blacking out of the actual reflective chrome than you should be just fine.

06dak · 11-04-2009, 11:19 AM

CableTec,

Are some of your pictures missing, or am I just missing some things because I am at work?

Good write-up!

CableTec · 11-04-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 06dak

CableTec,

Are some of your pictures missing, or am I just missing some things because I am at work?

Good write-up!

Nope, they should all be there. At least that's what I'm seeing right now, and thanks!

cudason · 11-08-2009, 01:14 PM

which would you recommend doing first, fogs or headlights?

slimcubby · 11-08-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cudason

which would you recommend doing first, fogs or headlights?

Do you mean which to install first or buy first? If buying i would say headlights so you can use them and see how much you like them.

biceman · 11-10-2009, 02:27 PM

So have any of you HID users have other drivers flash you for being to bright. I ask this because HID headlights were originally designed for use with focus beam head lamps. I am a little concerned that there would be a ton of glare from these lights. Any thoughts or user comments would be great.
Thanks,

CableTec · 11-10-2009, 09:45 PM

You should not have any issues whatsoever if you aim them correctly after install.

TexasBlue · 11-12-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by biceman

So have any of you HID users have other drivers flash you for being to bright. I ask this because HID headlights were originally designed for use with focus beam head lamps. I am a little concerned that there would be a ton of glare from these lights. Any thoughts or user comments would be great.
Thanks,

I've been running mine for a couple of weeks now and no flashes. They're definitely brighter than stock, but the glare isn't as bad as you'd think. The design of the bulbs keeps the light bouncing off the top part of the housing, which then bounces towards the ground (opposite when you hit the high beams).

If I park my truck with the lights on and stand out 30 - 40 ft from the front, I can look right at the headlights, no problem. This simulates what an oncoming car might see. Now, if I squat down and put my eyes in the light pattern, well that's another story... super bright.

It also seems like the left (driver) headlight has a different reflector pattern as it's generally a softer dispersion than the right headlight. I've seen people on here say that has to do with not blinding oncoming traffic, which makes sense.

Now that I finally got my other foglight up and running with the HIDs, man, it's like daylight in front of my truck in the middle of the night. I'd argue this mod does more to affect your daily driving experience more than most anything else you can do to the truck. Especially for ~$250.

CableTec · 11-12-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasBlue

Now that I finally got my other foglight up and running with the HIDs, man, it's like daylight in front of my truck in the middle of the night. I'd argue this mod does more to affect your daily driving experience more than most anything else you can do to the truck. Especially for ~$250.

Agreed on all counts......I just put my replacement left fog in that I got, and these things REALLY light up the road now.

Here's some pics for reference.....6K lamps and fogs:

Lowbeams with fogs:

Lowbeams only:

Highbeams:

CableTec · 11-12-2009, 05:22 PM

Oh, and yes the light pattern is different from the right one so as not to blind traffic, but not so much you'd notice when looking at the headlights head on. Rather you'll notice a very slight difference when you are behind the wheel with the lights shining on a wall.

11-03-2009, 04:45 PM	#22
slimcubby Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9096 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,425 08 PreRunner 2008 Access Cab Automatic	I haven't heard of anybody having different light patterns after the black headlight mod. But I have never done it so I don't know. I would also assume if there is no blacking out of the actual reflective chrome than you should be just fine. __________________ 2008 White Access Cab - OME 884 - Bilstein 5100's - Wheeler's AAL - Raceline Renegade 6 Black - Nitto TG's - Gibson - K&N - Xenons - Tint - TG Sliders - Avic Z3 - SOLD *HID Xenon Group Buy! Ends 11/15/09*

11-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#28
CableTec Old age means I will cheat to win:) Joined: Mar 2009, #14296 Location: J-ville and P-ville, FL Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 118 2007 V6 PreRunner SR5 TRD 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 See sig.....	You should not have any issues whatsoever if you aim them correctly after install. __________________ K&N Intake - Magnaflow Catback - TrueTrac Rear LSD (soon) - Trinet Motorsports Front Rotors w Ceramic Pads (on order) - Eibach 1.6 Lift Springs (on order) - TSB AAL - Alpine CDA-9886 w TacoTunes Dash Kit/ Pioneer TSA-1673R 6.5 x 4 w TacoTunes Mounts - TRD Seat Covers - WeatherTech Floor Liners - Xenon Lights and Fogs - Sockmonkey Bed Decals - Custom White/Blue Gauges (in progress) - Tailgate Pop N Lock - Stant Locking Gas Cap - ReadyRamp Bed Extender

11-12-2009, 05:22 PM	#31
CableTec Old age means I will cheat to win:) Joined: Mar 2009, #14296 Location: J-ville and P-ville, FL Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 118 2007 V6 PreRunner SR5 TRD 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 See sig.....	Oh, and yes the light pattern is different from the right one so as not to blind traffic, but not so much you'd notice when looking at the headlights head on. Rather you'll notice a very slight difference when you are behind the wheel with the lights shining on a wall. __________________ K&N Intake - Magnaflow Catback - TrueTrac Rear LSD (soon) - Trinet Motorsports Front Rotors w Ceramic Pads (on order) - Eibach 1.6 Lift Springs (on order) - TSB AAL - Alpine CDA-9886 w TacoTunes Dash Kit/ Pioneer TSA-1673R 6.5 x 4 w TacoTunes Mounts - TRD Seat Covers - WeatherTech Floor Liners - Xenon Lights and Fogs - Sockmonkey Bed Decals - Custom White/Blue Gauges (in progress) - Tailgate Pop N Lock - Stant Locking Gas Cap - ReadyRamp Bed Extender

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11-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#23
06dak Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5122 Location: Central Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 192 05 PreRunner SR5 4cyl 2005 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4 cylinder Undercover hard tonneau, Husky front liners	CableTec, Are some of your pictures missing, or am I just missing some things because I am at work? Good write-up!

11-08-2009, 01:14 PM	#25
cudason Junior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23123 Location: Vancouver Gender: Male Posts: 22 trd taco 2005 Access Cab Manual 4.0 v6	which would you recommend doing first, fogs or headlights?

11-10-2009, 02:27 PM	#27
biceman Chim Chim! Joined: Oct 2009, #23681 Location: Montana Gender: Dude Posts: 128 05 Taco DC 4.0L,SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L K&N Drop In, Redline Struts, Audio System, Homelink, 4x4 switch mod	So have any of you HID users have other drivers flash you for being to bright. I ask this because HID headlights were originally designed for use with focus beam head lamps. I am a little concerned that there would be a ton of glare from these lights. Any thoughts or user comments would be great. Thanks,