New headlights, options...

[Stefan E. Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Stefan E.]

Hi

I'm trying to find out what to do with the headlamps on my -97 kzj95.

It all started when the lights got very dusty inside, so I tried to wash them.... took them of the car and flushed them, and then dried them out with a heat gun. The right one turned out nice, but I discovered that the left one had reflector that had lost it's shine.

I have aftermarked 55w Xenon kits installed, works great but oncoming traffic gets a bit disturbed by this.

So now I'm wondering what to do. New factory headligts from Toyota is made of pure gold and diamonds, at least they should be looking at the price tag.

I have found out that from about 7/99 the lights were upgraded with clear glass and a different reflector type. I thought maybe these lights wouldn't disturb people as much as the "old" type, but I don't know. But I don't know if they will fit my -97, or if they are different. Anyone know?

Also, I have electric factory hight adjustment, all the aftermarked headlamps I have found doesn't have electric adjustment. Does anyone know if it's possible to separate the glass from the headlamp unit? The glass glued in addition to the clips. I'm thinking of changing the reflector...

And I also wonder if the factory height adjustment from the old lights is possible to mount in the new ones? That will at least involve removing the glass.

And finally, i have been looking at aftermarked lights, like "angel eyes", and probably projector lights would be the best as I'd like to keep the xenon kit. But honestly... I think many of these lights look a bit... well... you know, maybe not the best choise to go along with mud tires and a lift kit. Maybe more low profile neon rice racer style if you get the idea, and no offence intended!


So summed up here:
Will 8/99 and newer headlights fit 96-99 models?
Which would be best, when using (illegal) hi power bixenon kits?
Possible to separate glass from headlamp unit?
Possible to mount factory electric hight adjustment in new aftermarked lights without electric adjustment?
Any nice projector lamps available that would look OK?
Thank you for all input!

[Bounder Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bounder]

The facelifted clear headlights are different, they have plastic lenses and a multifaceted reflector.
the old ones are glass and have a conventional curved reflector.
You can choose whether you want electrical levelling or not. part #81110-60790 are the non levelling ones.
Electric ones are 81110-6A140
The difference is about 100 euro in the two.
Your choice I guess, Personally I think 4x4's look better with auxiliary headlights for more light but its your choice.

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Try these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-La...item2eb8a9fdac

or these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Angel-Eye...item256738fe99

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

Geez those lights are nice which Croozza posted the links to. They'd certainly have people looking twice. I can see glen_ep getting these fitted to his Prado soon when he comes across this thread given all the extensive mods he's already made.

[psychoaussie Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close psychoaussie]

I just purchased the Angel Eye Headligghts from MARS (Same as ebay link above)
The Angel eye lights look and perform AMAZING!! The ones I purchased are for Australian vehicles. The kick up for roadside visibility is on the left side. The black appearance looks cool with my silver and black prado.
Very easy to install also. Took me 2 hrs all up. That includes removing old lights to the final connection of the angel eye rings.

Best $550 I have spent for a while.

Dave