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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Checked my voltage output at the lights and it was within specs at 14.25. Perhaps the 9012 bulbs that I got from JD are different than the ones from other importers. However, I can see a coating on them that appears to be the IR coating and they look the same as the ones on the other web sites. Is there anyone out there with a Corolla or other sedan who has tried these lights? I consulted with a mechanic who said the symptoms I described indicate too hot a bulb for my headlight module. I am stumped as to whether to risk using them for several months and possibly having to replace the entire expensive module if they damage them or just save the lamps for another application such as an auxilliary light or a different vehicle. Thanks to all for your input.
Last edited by borgweiller; 11-12-07 at 06:20 PM. Reason: wrong number |
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#212 |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Thanks. I corrected my last post, above, so that it now reads correctly, 9012-not 9013.
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#213 |
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The quick brown fox .....
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Somewhere in the foothills...
Posts: 9,793
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You can, and should, edit your post to correct technical errors.
-B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Landtank MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Posts: 4,263
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You go girl __________________ kurt 94 FZJ80 306,000 mi 96 CAMRY 87 SUPRA |
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The quick brown fox .....
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Somewhere in the foothills...
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Hi ya Kurt!
I'm still waiting on that One Billion US American Dollars that you owe me. Can I expect a check this week? -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Landtank MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Posts: 4,263
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With the value of the dollar down, i no longer owe u one mill. __________________ kurt 94 FZJ80 306,000 mi 96 CAMRY 87 SUPRA |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Laurentians North of Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,253
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What is wrong with you guys?! Am I the only one to find your post rude? AFAIK this isn't Chat, this is a tech thread, why don't you give this new guy a break ![]() __________________ 91HDJ81VX (The Beast), 4B JDM, since Nov 06 83BJ60 (The Old Faithful), Still Running, Gone to a New Home 83BJ60 (Rusty but Trusty), Dec 90 - July 98, Parted Out 76FJ40 (Big Red), April 87 - July 93 |
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#218 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Posts: 4,263
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<<<why don't you give this new guy a break>>>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyRLP3rHr7A __________________ kurt 94 FZJ80 306,000 mi 96 CAMRY 87 SUPRA |
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The quick brown fox .....
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Somewhere in the foothills...
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That's hilarious Kurt!Quote:
Kurt and I have been around for while and we're good friends. My post was not intended to be rude but I apologize to you, to the OP, and to the readers of this thread if it came off that way. Some people don't know that they can EDIT posts. When a part number or a technical detail is incorrect it is best to correct the error due to the possibility of the post being found in a SEARCH. Someone very well may read just that post and not a complete thread when they are looking for something. As for the non-tech exchange between me and Kurt, I again acknowledge the guilt and plead for leniency. ![]() -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Landtank MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. |
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![]() ![]() I will admit, that frankly, I thought it odd, that someone would post in this thread for the first time, when they don't even have the vehicle that this forum is based on, as well as the fact, that the bulb could not possibly be hotter (unless defective), since it draws the same wattage and is brighter. ![]() As to a question posed earlier, I have had the bulbs pictured in the original post, installed in my 96 LX for almost a year, they are working great, and there is no discoloration, and they have stayed in place as well. __________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold |
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#221 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Just a data point here.
I was one of the first gen John Deere bulb users, back some 4-5 years ago. Back then, they were the original GE bulbs, with part of the wiring actually on the exterior of the glass. I put them in for my low beams, and bought some Toshiba bulbs for high beams about a month later from Daniel Stern lighting. About a year later, one of my GE John Deere low beam bulbs burnt out. I replaced it with more Toshiba bulbs from Daniel Stern, which have worked excellently for me ever since (about 2-3 years?). It appears as if John Deere has switched to Toshiba now? So the burn-out point is probably moot. I'm also using the Slee headlight wiring harness, so wattage to the bulbs should be somewhat consistent. The HIR's are, hands down, one of the BEST modifications you can make to your Cruiser. Unbelieveable light, especially when driving down a lonely highway at night. You almost look forward to passing the one lonely car in front of you so that, the moment you are side by side, you can flick on your brights and show them what they're missing. __________________ Ryan Loehr 95 FZJ80 99 LX470 ARB Bull-Bar, Slee Sliders, OME Suspension, DC Front Drive-Shaft, etc. for sale!!! |
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#222 |
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oregon
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I am interested in getting the AH211917 bulbs. The local JD dealer quoted me $27.49 per bulb. What happened to the $12.50 price? Too many LC owners going to this has drove the price up?
If anyone knows where to get them for a better price, let me know. Thanks, Riley edit: Sorry, I finally read through this whole thread and on page 7, the price whining started. I guess I just need to pay the ~$30 per bulb and "see the light". __________________ 1994 FZJ80 Stock White Locked DD / ARB (Winch) Front Bumper 1991 BMW 735i - 3rd owner - Full History - White (Of Course...) - Fixing all of the electrical gremlins... Last edited by Driley; 12-03-07 at 10:41 AM. |
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#223 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,502
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They are available through HIRheadlights.com for $24.99 a piece and $5.00 shipping.
__________________ I'm married, I can't afford a signature line. Last edited by cary; 12-03-07 at 02:11 PM. |
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oregon
Posts: 523
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Thanks Cary for the info. I can not get the website to open, but with the shipping, I would save a couple of bucks by buying them local. Thanks, Riley __________________ 1994 FZJ80 Stock White Locked DD / ARB (Winch) Front Bumper 1991 BMW 735i - 3rd owner - Full History - White (Of Course...) - Fixing all of the electrical gremlins... |
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#225 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,502
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That would be because yours truly put in the wrong address, I fixed it in my post so try that one.
__________________ I'm married, I can't afford a signature line. |
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oregon
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I will order them if the local guy can't take care of it. Thanks again! Riley __________________ 1994 FZJ80 Stock White Locked DD / ARB (Winch) Front Bumper 1991 BMW 735i - 3rd owner - Full History - White (Of Course...) - Fixing all of the electrical gremlins... |
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#227 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Posts: 1,686
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just got mine from Daniel Stern. I already had the slee harness (good product).
Took 5 minutes to trim the tabs, used diagonal pliers and a flat file. Easy. The fit is good, not perfect, they could rotate maybe 5 degrees more, but I think good enough. pass side is stock bulb (51W Kioto) driver side is HIR bulb 55W. This shot was taken in daylight, I'm expecting the difference to be even more visible at night (but not willing to wait to do the 2nd bulb) ![]() I think the light will be much better. I'm happy. __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica. |
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#229 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Posts: 1,686
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I don't recall price, I bought them around xmas.... so many other things on my mind I can't remember.
but I'll bet they were around $25-$30/bulb. google daniel stern lighting... you'll find him. __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica. |
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ThinkTank Waterboy
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston MA
Posts: 10,393
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I needed some replacements and the Stern sight said he was away on vacation so I went to EBay and found them there. I ordered 3 bulbs, 1 low and a low and high spare and me receipt thanked me for my continued business. When the bulbs arrived I recognize the packing and white marker out lining the tabs. So he has an EBay store as well.
__________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 258
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Excellent to work with. He typically has an E-bay auction as well. __________________ 96' FZJ80 - Moonglow with Grey Interior, ARB Front Bumper, OME 861/862, CDL, Hella 500 Fogs, HIR's, OEM Cup Holder - Purchased from original owner with 77K-(12/04) 04' WRX, Modified - 292HP/319LB-FT "John 3:16" |
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#233 |
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IH8MUD Addict
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Thanks, I need to get them overnighted from somebody. I lost one of my low beams yesterday, and I leave on a road trip on Sunday, so I NEED THEM TOMORROW. I emailed Max Lumens, SUV Lights, and Daniel Stern, but have not heard from anyone yet.
Any ideas, I need a little MUD help here?!? I don't want to replace it with a stock lamp, as I would lose out on the excuse to the to upgrade (as we need one already).THANKS ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!! |
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#235 |
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 516
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I've had mine in about a year - high and low beams. Got them from MaxLumens via eBay. I run with my low beams on all the time, and everything is still going fine.
Ok, now that I've jinxed myself, I'll probably end up driving home by the orange glow of marker lights tonight ![]() |
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