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The ultimate headlight project

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by SouthPaw, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:57 AM
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    SouthPaw

    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    You get one or the other, so choose wisely...


    I'll get the high beam pic next time I am at the shop late. Wiring will have to be at a later date since I haven't cleaned it up with from my trial runs. Right now it would probably scare the mice out of your garage lol.
     
  2. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    SouthPaw

    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    Ended being a late night at work again so I grabbed some. Also got the beams adjusted perfectly so you can see the cut off line lined up like it’s supposed to be:


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    https://youtu.be/3G65ZGVVtOY
     
  3. Feb 6, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Apparently I completely missed this thread. So, how are these wired in? I assume they are not plug n play?
     
  4. Feb 6, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    Depends.

    If you just want a standard budget retro fit with no aux lights, it is plug and play.

    If you want halos, it requires a power and ground (switched or keyed source)

    If you want DRL with turn signals, it requires power, signal (turn signal circuit) and ground.

    I have my halos and DRL wired to the park lamp circuit. I used the park lamp power to run the DRL/halos and the turn signal power to operate the sequential turn signals if that makes sense.
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2020 at 5:35 AM
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    Are you selling both versions?
     
  6. Feb 7, 2020 at 5:37 AM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    Yup and everything in between.
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    Knocked out a couple of orders this weekend. One ‘Cadillac’ build and one double cab build. Unfortunately with the double cabs, even though the are bigger in size, there is less room on the interior. At least I can say I can do them now but the DRL strip will not fit in the inside like they do on the access cabs.

    Double cab chrome build:
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    Another access cab:
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  8. Feb 15, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    Twise More punk than you...

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    Mad skills.
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Really? Bummer. I think those DRL strips are the best part about these
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    Don't get too bummed out....I was little bummed during the DC build about a week ago but after being told many are installed on outside, I decided to pull the trigger. They'll be on their way soon and I'll post up what they look like on my DC.

    LED strip on outside of lens

    DRLoutsideLENS.jpg
     
  11. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I really like the strip. The only thing that would bug me is not having the strip in the corner light
     
  12. Feb 16, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Oh interesting. Yeah I wanna see em installed!
     
  13. Feb 16, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    That actually seems to be where most people install that kind of strip.
     
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  14. Feb 16, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    With the DRL, they are actually designed to be on the outside of the light. Well it isn’t as ‘clean’ as placing it on the inside, it looks pretty damn good. It also makes it a hell of a lot easier if you ever need to change it out.

    I was a little surprised myself that there is less interior room on the DC lights. While it could be done with different methods, I wasn’t confident with the way they looked and opted to not put them in.
     
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  15. Feb 18, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Color me interested!
     
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  16. Jul 2, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    Been awhile since I updated this and I have had some more orders. I am adding these pictures so I can send the link to others who might be interestsed.

    2005 DC build - H1 retro fit with halo in a matte black housing. These came out looking great. I am excited to see how they look installed!
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  17. Jul 2, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Another double cab build. He WAS a member here but I understand something went south, so he no longer is. Before his depature, he was very happy with his build.

    Double cab build with amber 'demon eyes'
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  18. Jul 2, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    This customer was not interested in the looks but simply performance only. Plain-Jane chrome build with an H1 projector swap. Still looks OEM but he is now benefiting from with superior light output and performance.

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  19. Jul 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    Nice work brother. If I had found this thread I probably would have just sent you cash and been done with it. I got my projectors done but I have to replace the lenses on my headlights.
     
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  20. Jul 2, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    Clean work on the Sealed Edges. You are progressing Grasshopper.
     
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  21. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    These look great! I still have concerns of the LED strips on the outside...
    Will they not fall off over time?
    Are they wired to around the back of the housings?
    Could you do the strips on the inside (grille side) and bottom instead?
     
  22. Jul 2, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    They could fall off over time but it would be simple to attach if they did if they are on the outside.

    You can run the wires where ever you see fit.

    You sure can. You can place them where ever you would like if you don’t want them on the headlight but it might look different if you use the turn signal function.
     
  23. Jul 2, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    i'd love some blacked out retros.. but dang it no one makes matching corner lights and it irritates me.
     
  24. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    I know and I’ve tried pulling apart the corner lights with no luck. I have the smoked ones on mine with switchbacks and they look pretty good.
     
  25. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:22 PM
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    Have you tried any of the fog lights housings?

    That might look cool.

    Imagine just the strip thing on. Tron style truck.
     
  26. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:33 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    05 and 06 reg/access cabs dont even have smoked ones! oh well..
     
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  27. Jul 4, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    SouthPaw [OP] The headlight guy

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    I’ve thought about it but it seems those little lights really don’t like to be taken apart. The big ones don’t either but you can convince them.
     
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  28. Jul 4, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    Ah i see. Just thought it would be cool.
     
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  29. Jul 4, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Holy $4it these are awesome.

    Want!
     
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  30. Jul 5, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Nice work! Random question: what are the small oval lenses in the lower corner of the headlights used for? I've always wondered. I have them on my '06, and they do nothing as far as I know...
     
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