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Lifetime LED Install and Review In Progress

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RearViewMirror, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. Apr 20, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    I hope you get it worked out. They really are good lights (at least in my truck).
     
  2. Apr 20, 2014 at 10:51 AM
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    azgunrunner

    azgunrunner A guy that knows a guy, that knows a guy...

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    Hmmm...still on the fence...

    OP, you got a no fuss return policy? :)
     
  3. Apr 20, 2014 at 12:29 PM
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    With the h4 on my 11 the low beam shoots up into the reflector. I love my lights and thew throw far.
     
  4. Apr 20, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    I think it's if they go out at anytime during their lifetime.

    You'll have to ask Henry about the "no fuss" return policy but I would imagine that if they are not to your satisfaction he would be more than willing to work with you and find a solution.
     
  5. Apr 20, 2014 at 1:05 PM
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    A few things
    Same here with my 13! Low beam=top LED, high beam= both top and bottom LED's. Mine are not Lifetime(that I know of) but look exactly like them.
    For the guys having problems with them I would make sure both LED's are on in each light when brights are on and top LED on when Lows are on. I've heard of LED lights like these malfunctioning and one of them doesn't come on.
     
  6. Apr 20, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    My impressions are the same. But I've only had them a few days. I was thinking about cutting the boot to put less pressure on the adapter and maybe then it would let me adjust them. as per this link: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...lifetime-led-headlight-hibeam-correction.html


    Let me know if you try anything that works, I really want these to be good.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    I spent the entire night making adjustments.

    My lights were initially aimed too high, that's why the high beams didn't do anything (they were hitting above the road surface).

    Now they seem to be decent. Not a mind blowing intensity of light though. Definitely not a huge output difference over zXe's, but the beam pattern in front of the truck is much better, so I'll keep them.

    Bottom line: if you already have decent aftermarket bulbs, these aren't going to be a mind blowing upgrade, but if you have stock bulbs, you'll be impressed once you get them dialed in.
     
  8. Apr 21, 2014 at 6:10 AM
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    I have my drivers attached to the plastic light housing with double sided tape, and I have really bad radio interference.

    No biggie, I'll just drive with my lights off at night if there's a song I really like on the radio.
     
  9. Apr 21, 2014 at 7:17 AM
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    Try zip tying it to the wire harness and it should go away.
     
  10. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:22 AM
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    I'm still completely unimpressed with the high beams, and I did notice that the adapter is skewed (as shown in the FJ forum link).

    When I get time, I'm going to epoxy the adapter in place, and hopefully that makes a difference.
     
  11. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    What year model is your truck?
     
  12. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:35 AM
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    Snowflake is a 2013.

    Did you notice a skew in your adapter plates?
     
  13. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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  14. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    No none at all. That's what makes this kind of odd to me that your having so much trouble. Mine were literally plug and play. No adjustments and no RF interference. I hope you get it figured out because they really are good lights and they are so much better than the zXe bulbs (which are great btw) that I replaced. And since your truck is the same year model as mine makes it even more strange.
     
  15. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    Mine are due to arrive on Thursday and now I'm getting a little nervous
     
  17. Apr 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    If you look at the link to the FJ forum, you can see how flimsy the attachment of the adapter plate to the plastic tube is.

    It's only attached from two points, and it hinges freely.

    If I put pressure on my lights while they're mounted, they easily move.
     
  18. Apr 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    That is really weird. I twisted my mounting plate off and mounted it with the spring on the back of the headlight then put the rubber boot back over it. Then quarter turned the lights in place and wired them up. No movement what so ever with the lights at all and I never even had to do any adjustment. Here's to hoping you get it figured out before returning them because if you do you will love them.

    I certainly can understand the frustration though..
     
  19. Apr 21, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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    I just went out and looked at mine. They do not sit straight in the housing.

    The good news is, a little epoxy should be an easy fix.

    The full potential of these lights has yet to be seen by me, so I'm excited.
     
  20. Apr 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM
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