2nd gen Toyota Tacoma headlights

hey I just installed an hid kit on my truck and I've noticed that the low beam seems to be just as high as the high beam, does anyone know why this might be? And also just making sure, does the stock headlight only have one bulb for the high beam and low beam?

 

Welcome to TW! Running a HID/LED in the second gen reflector housing is major faux pas!

You either have to run bumped up halogens or do projector retrofits for HID/LED.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-leds-should-not-be-run-in-halogen-reflectors.454371/

The 2nd Gen uses a H4 multi filament bulb. Same bulb for hi and low beam.

 

Dang well that is very unfortunate? So the only fix is to get new headlights? Is there any way for me to lower the beam while I wait for the new headlights? And would any headlights work to fix this problem as long as they say projector headlight? Such as these: http://www.protuninglab.com/2lhp-ta...ooglepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=140845616938

 

Hey welcome! Tacoma World is a beautiful place, where all your wildest dreams can come true..
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/problem-solved-the-led-headlights-glare-guard-mod.395222/

 

Not the only fix. You can put in pumped up halogens. More for, this thread. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/

The link for those projectors you attached I don't know about. They are also rather inexpensive. There are several guys on here who can build them. I built my own for my two trucks.

 

The reference link above with the headlight cut off is really bad. I know they put on a guard to help, but that isn't the only factor in the glare.



There is so much glare and ghosting that this is still crappy for other drivers, not to mention not a solid beam on top or bottom.



It should look like this. A solid clean cut off with zero glare.

 

This is so refreshing. A welcome and a hopeful fix. Not a "YOU NEWB!!!!!!!!!!! BURN!!" or a "search asshat"

Props to you. You reignite my love for this forum.

 

Just providing a temporary fix.. which he asked for while he waits for replacements

 

You're not quite a "NooB", but glad to reignite something!

 

Understandable. I didn't mean to poop on your parade. It does improve it in the right direction and would reduce the glare a lot. I have done the straight HID, Ultimate Halogen Upgrade and finally full retrofits, and I can say the last two are really make the difference.

 

Well given that I already spent the money on the hid kit I probably won't do the halogen upgrade, but how would you make your own retrofit projectors?

 

Nice! I would make a big suggestion on doing it. Either get another set of headlights or if your current ones are good, buy a beat up pair to put in your truck in the meantime. Things take time to dry especially if you do the BHLM. Don't rush it at all. Take your time and do the proper prep. Rushing to get your headlights back in your truck is where mistakes are made.

What year is your truck?

 

2007. I jerry rigged that glare shield and although it's not dark outside yet it seems to have made a huge difference. So I think I'll just use that as a temporary fix till I get projector headlights