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Hella 500 HID Conversion & Mount Behind Satoshi *How To* w/ pics

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  1. Jun 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM
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    This inspired me to redo mine...I have a grillcraft (non-satoshi) but I didn't like them being mounted on the actual grille, as they would bounce sometimes and it drove me nuts. With this method, they are much more secure. Great idea....thanks for the write-up! :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2010 at 8:15 PM
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    My 4 hella 500FFs are now converted thanks to you!
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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    converting tomorrow :) help deside the color? (heat)
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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    do 5000k... Trust me. Best light output IMO
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2010 at 5:49 PM
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    np boys! glad to help :)

    X2 on the 5000K
     
    Klipp11, Jun 27, 2010
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  6. Jun 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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    i was thinking about that, but got a great deal on 20000k :) talk about BLUE. those are the bluest you can get, and they also light EVERYTHING up great
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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    Well once I get mine hooked up we can take a couple pictures and you can see the true difference. Sound good? That way we can also show and tell...
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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    Klipp. Thanks for the idea on the bracket. I just built one today when I installed my grillcraft (no satoshi) and it turned out great. I have a set of 500 black magics that Im putting behind it and they really look clean. I'm still trying to figure out how to do the hid on the black magics, but great write up and props to you
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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    I really wish that my light bar would get here so that I could show you guys what four of these babies converted looks like... Its amazing.
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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    :woot: :woot:
    All done!
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  11. Jul 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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    ^nice
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2010 at 6:37 AM
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    Just finished this morning! Thanks for the info Kevin!
    55 watt 5000k
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  13. Jul 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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    ^well done!
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2010 at 10:51 PM
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    thanks for this write up.. I used it as inspiration and instructions for mine, except I used Hello 700ff's. Fit GREAT! almost the same size as the height of the grillecraft, so its really the biggest light you can fit in there and still have it look good. I also converted mine to HID (6000k, same as my headlights and fog lights), But I am having trouble wiring them and my lights on my avid light bar. I bought two of the retartedly expensive OEM fog light switches (which come with no instructions, wire diagram, or even markings to indicate what should go where) and I apparently wired them wrong because they dont illuminate, and they dont turn on my lights. So tomorrow I will rip my lower dash off again, cut all my wires, and start from scratch using the "trial and error" method. Hopefully tomorrow night I will feel accompished and satisfied... hopefully...
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2010 at 1:32 AM
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    I recommend using a voltmeter to help out with your trial and error, although I'm sure somewhere on this forum is a wiring diagram of the OEM fog switch. Also, make sure you test out the switch while your dash is still apart! G/L
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2010 at 5:27 AM
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    This may help.. http://www.toyotapart.com/tacomafog.html
     
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  17. Jul 18, 2010 at 6:22 AM
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    Great idea for the light mount. I'm going to redo mine because I have them mounted to the grill and they bounce like crazy.
     
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    I just did mine yesterday and it looks Nice!!!!!!!!! Thanks Klipp. I would've super glued mine to the radiator if it were not for this thread :D
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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    haha, np buddy! :)
     
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  20. Jul 29, 2010 at 6:16 AM
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    Changing the mounts for my lights this weekend...thanks again for this idea. It never occurred to me.
     
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