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Who has installed retrofits already?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by gdiep, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. Nov 15, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    gdiep

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    My retrofits should be arriving this week from eledobleu. I searched this site, but did not see any instructions or write-ups of how to install and do all the wiring. For those of you that already did the install, can you provide instructions, tips, etc?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 15, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Just did mine yesterday. just plug and play and make sure you have good grounds...
     
  3. Nov 15, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Do you have to tap into a fuse or to the battery?
     
  4. Nov 15, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    simple battery hookup
     
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    Been looking around at Retros and really want some. What did you guys get?
     
  6. Nov 15, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    Mine is in the Oven Cooking by eledobleu Should be here sometime next week too ,so excited but he told me that everything plug and play even with my Stock DRL LED ... please post some picture and share these experience for all of us ,since there are not many resource out there .
     
  7. Nov 15, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    Don't worry. You're gonna find it's really easy.
    I've got the same one's as Eledobleu's signature. I then deleted the amber amber drl.
     
  8. Nov 15, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    image.jpg It's really easy @eledobleu was great! walked me thru all the steps and was easier than what I thought. But I forgot to take pictures while I was installing them :facepalm:
    Too excited I guess lol. But I do remember how it all went together. If want to see more pics check out my build.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Looks good.
     
  10. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:00 PM
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    Thanks love this headlights they are awesome
     
  11. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    what trim is your TUNDRA ? the reason i ask because he's say he's gonna get me the plug and play adapter for my stock 1794 DRL ..
     
  12. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    Mine is the SR5 trd off road
     
  13. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    Cool, I'll be ordering these soon. Selling a camera lens tomorrow that I dont use, that will pay for these headlights!!!
     
  14. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:20 PM
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    How much are they?
     
  15. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    I I believe it depends on what kind you want. eledobleu is the man to talk to.
     
  16. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    How much were yours? I know they vary but just getting an idea.
     
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  18. Nov 15, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    @eledobleu can you PM me some choices for my truck? Looking of course for a darker look to go with my blackout look. Thanks.
     
  20. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:17 AM
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    I know most people have some trouble installing but its very simple. I will be making a detailed how to thread this week sometime.
     
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  21. Nov 16, 2016 at 10:19 AM
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    Just received my retrofits in the mail today. Will try to install this Saturday. Eledobleu, may need to pm you if I cannot figure out the wiring.

    Thanks.
     
  22. Nov 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    I can't wait to see yours.....

    Sneak peak of the lights????
     
  23. Nov 16, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    I'm gonna make you wait.

    Mainly because they arrived at home and I am at work. I'll upload some tonight.
     
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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Retros rock!
     
  25. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:39 PM
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    Man......I can wait today since I have tons of codes to write.....
     
  26. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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  27. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:43 PM
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    Nice.. pretty much the same look I'm going for. Did you get the switchback and going to delete the factory amber DRL?
     
  28. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    So the sheer size of the headlight and projector shroud is the first thing I noticed.
    Second thing is that there are many wires coming out the back. Hopefully, when I take the headlights off this weekend, it will be more clear to me.

    One question is that there is a wire with a what looks like a fuse tap. Where does this go?

    IMG_0665.jpg
     
  29. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    So you kept your factory amber DRLs then, right? Do your white LEDs also switchback when you use your blinker?
     
  30. Nov 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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    No, left DRL alone.
     

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