Wile's "The Coyote" Build (OCD edition)

Thank you very much!

 

No problem

 

Took a couple pics in the wheel well to give you an idea what it looks like.

 

Thanks for the pics. I'll have to figure out what I'll do when mine gets here.

 

I have 86'ed the KM2 and ordered 5 Cooper ST MAXX 255/85/16 and 5 black FJ Trail Team Wheels.

 

I have the same tires and rims! I really like the waffle tread grip and look. They're awesome!

 

Look what came in today! Almost time. Still waiting the lift kit and the tires.

 

...test fit the Lightbar too.

 

Very nice!

 

You got the 5th wheel spare same rim/tire combo, just like mine also! You effin rock!

 

Thank you sir!

Yup, planning to put the 5th on a rear bumper with a swing out carrier.

 

Sweet!I bought 5 when i purchased mine as well!Nice Tacoma you got there!

 

Thanks!

 

I recently installed FluxBeam LED headlight kit from OPT7. They are available here on Amazon. Let me tell you these things are bright. They advertise 7000 lumins (3500 per blub)

After installing the SAE/DOT certified foglights from Rigid Industries, I wasn't happy with my standard halogen headlights warm orange glow.



So after reading many positive reviews on Amazon I purchase these:





Before installing the new LED bulbs, I took light measurements using my light meter (I work in film).



For those who understand photography, my old headlights produced a stop reading of 5.6 and a half at 400 ASA with the meter being held 6 feet away from the headlight. For those who don't know what that means, don't worry I'll put it in better context in a moment.

The bulbs themselves have four LED diodes on each bulb. Two on the left side:


and two on the right:


Each bulb has an inline "LED driver" (manufacturer's term)


and a male terminal that will plug straight into your existing wiring harness.


Installation was a snap. No ballasts to mount. No extra wires to run.

Here is a comparison with the LED on the driver side and the halogen on the passenger side.


So back to the MEASURED results:

The old headlights were at a "T-stop" of 5.6 and a half.
The LED headlight read at a "T-stop" of 11 and a half.

That's 2 stops difference! OR FOUR TIMES BRIGHTER!

...and now the headlights match the fogs!


Here is a pic running them on the road:


and running together with the Rigid SAE/DOT Foglights.


My only two complaints with these light are:

1. The fans are noisy. Without the engine running you can hear them clearly in the cab of the truck. But with the engine running, you can't hear them at all.

2. I have had these running for two nights. I get the high-beams from oncoming traffic often. I checked the alignment twice. I had to set the alignment lower than manufacture spec to keep oncoming drivers high-beams at bay. These lights are freaking bright!

 

I really like the looks of the skid plates.

 

Lights look good and I had similar results when I had mine. I hope you have better luck with them with longevity than I (and a lot of others) did. They were great when they worked but mine only lasted 10 months or so. As the technology improves I think they will be a viable option but it will be a while before I jump back on that train.

Here's the thread

 

I'm concerned about longevity too but my Quartz halogen headlight (60 bucks a pair) only lasted a little over a year anyway. I'm hoping to have a little better luck with these.

 

Oh man they are great lights and I miss them everyday. One started flickering when I would turn them on and then it went into emergency vehicle mode lol. People were pulling to the side of the road so that was a bad sign. My main concern was if I was away on vacation or home and one (or both) went out then I was screwed. Honestly, I don't know many people that carry around a spare set of bulbs in their vehicle (myself included). Add to that I had to send them back and wait on a replacement to arrive. Hopefully the set you have are more advanced than the one's I got. Technology is always improving and eventually every car will have these. I liked hearing the fans run but with that you have to think... any bulb that has "moving" parts might be a issue. That wasn't my issue since one of the ballast that controls the light went out but it was too much of a inconvenience to keep them. I ordered 2 sets of 5900k halogen bulbs and they are the same color (though don't look as cool).

I hope they last forever in your truck. If they last over a year I might pick up the set you got because I truly miss them.

 

I love the look. Hopefully I can provide some good news with these.

 

My Coopers came in! Mated them with the Trail Team rims. Still waiting on the lift...