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Another BHLM/Retrofit thread - My finished product

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EJ_Taco, Apr 18, 2017.

  1. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    EJ_Taco

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    Hey All,

    Figured I would make a thread showing my finished product, for all those who might be thinking of doing the BHLM mod. I followed a few threads on here as far as the process goes, I believe the only thing I did differently was I added the halos.

    Anyway, I did the BHLM coupled with RX350 Projectors with STI-R tuned lenses, 5500K Morimoto D2S bulbs, Morimoto XSB 3.0 Halos as well as all the associated Ballasts/Ignitors/Wiring Harnesses.

    Below are some pictures, and a video showing the switchback amber function for the halos (Just had to tap into the turn signal hot wire)

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  2. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    Looks sick OP. nice work.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Looks awesome! One day I will do the BHLM and RX retrofit... one day haha
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    THAT IS BADASS!!!!!
     
  5. Apr 18, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    :thumbsup: Good job! I'm working up the courage to do this, but I really wouldn't be able to live with moisture so I haven't tried it yet.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    I really really want these on my MGM. I like that you blacked out the ribs over the blinker light too. Definitely adds more to the effect.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    What is your lift and tire size?
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    Nice! Let's see some nighttime light output and cutoff.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2017 at 4:32 AM
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    Thanks for the kind words everyone! Lots of work involved with them but I am thrilled with the way they turned out!

    No moisture yet! It's rained a few times, and a few humid dew filled mornings so far.

    Approximately 2.5" - 3" of lift (Bilstein 5100's with OME888 springs and Dakar leaf pack in rear) and tires are 285/70/17.

    Light output is awesome and the cutoff is super clear and crisp, I'll get some pictures!
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:46 AM
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    Other than that crazy lightbar on the roof that truck is baller
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:50 AM
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    Lol to each their own, but thanks!
     
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    your truck looks amazing. I really want to get up the nerve to do this myself...... how long did it take you?
     
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    not a fan of the halos BUT apart from that, headlights look BROTASTIC! nice job OP!
     
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    Is that a prinsu rack?
     
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    Nothing worthy
    Nice work! makes a world of a difference.
    I too did the black out, no retrofit or fancy shit you did tho.
    Heres mine. I tinted the buckets as well and left the clear signal ribs alone.

    :cheers: To those who have the balls and patience to do this work.
    HEADLIGHTS 5 (1 of 1).jpg
     
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    Man you did the hard part, why didn't you bolt in some tuned rx350 projectors while you were at it? They look great btw.
     
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    Thanks! not good with wires.. lol
     
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    Need to stay out of these threads...
     
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    Thanks everyone! Appreciate all the nice feedback.

    Thanks! In total I think it took me 10-11 hours spread between two days.

    Yup! Prinsu rack, I love it.

    Amen! I was nervous at first, once I had them in the oven and I started prying them apart I knew there was no going back lol. Tinted buckets look awesome! Now I kinda wish I did that, not really any need for the stock high beam anymore with the retrofit.

    I spent too much time in the other BHLM threads, finally gave in lol
     
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  20. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    Not everyones cup of tea, to be honest not usually mine but I went for it and ended up liking them!
     

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