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08-31-09, 05:17 PM
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Most popular aftermarket headlamps
Since I am not finding any great deals on used LX450 lamps, what is the mud opinoin on the aftermarket units?
DEPO?
there are at least a dozen different options on ebay at any given moment.
What say mud?
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08-31-09, 05:30 PM
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I searched about for this before I upgraded the bulbs in my stock lights. DEPO seems to be the consensus for aftermarket around here (on ebay mostly).
GL
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08-31-09, 05:36 PM
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Thanks. they are running about 128 on ebay now.
anyone else?
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If you catch me eating dog of any kind, send lawyers, guns and money, cause the shit has hit the fan.
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08-31-09, 05:37 PM
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the depos are probably the best non oem as far as fitment and quality. IMO the depos throw out much more light than the oem ones.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...onversion.html
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08-31-09, 05:51 PM
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Brett...
Unless I am mistaken the 80 series lamps, and any aftermarket ones, are not a direct fit replacement for the LX450...
My PS lamp has a crack in it that has been there since purchase and like you I have not had any luck finding a replacement. Looked into using an 80 series and it would not fit without modification. The grill on the 80s and the LXs are different. I think at one time I posted up a pic and you'd think I could remember since I own both, but one angles in around and the other angles out.
Maybe you've accepted the fact that you will need to modify the grill of the lamps?
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08-31-09, 05:59 PM
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Yea, i have a pic of the grill differences from that prespective. its not great, but it works. i might run an earlier LC grill and ditch the LX grill.....
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If you catch me eating dog of any kind, send lawyers, guns and money, cause the shit has hit the fan.
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08-31-09, 07:42 PM
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Brett...
Unless I am mistaken the 80 series lamps, and any aftermarket ones, are not a direct fit replacement for the LX450...
My PS lamp has a crack in it that has been there since purchase and like you I have not had any luck finding a replacement. Looked into using an 80 series and it would not fit without modification. The grill on the 80s and the LXs are different. I think at one time I posted up a pic and you'd think I could remember since I own both, but one angles in around and the other angles out.
Maybe you've accepted the fact that you will need to modify the grill of the lamps?
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Hey bud, if i buy the depos, do you want to buy my 97 LX Passenger headlamp? $75 bucks? 
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08-31-09, 08:49 PM
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Depot makes only LC replacement lamps???
I am confused, So if the depot replacements only fit the LC why would you want to buy them and rid of factory lights that are good?
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08-31-09, 08:50 PM
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I have only the PS headlamp. My DS headlamp is crushed. (from the fancy tree mod)
Mine is not a DD anymore. I dont care if i sport an LC grill or LX grill... so DEPO might be ok for me.
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If you catch me eating dog of any kind, send lawyers, guns and money, cause the shit has hit the fan.
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08-31-09, 09:05 PM
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I've been very happy with my depos ,much better light and good fit. They also give a more modern look (not that it matters )
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08-31-09, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
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Hey bud, if i buy the depos, do you want to buy my 97 LX Passenger headlamp? $75 bucks? |
Shoot me a PM when you are done - I'm interested to see how it comes out but yeah, keep me in mind for the PS headlamp
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08-31-09, 10:42 PM
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you bet.
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If you catch me eating dog of any kind, send lawyers, guns and money, cause the shit has hit the fan.
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09-01-09, 07:46 AM
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Quote:
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Yea, i have a pic of the grill differences from that prespective. its not great, but it works. i might run an earlier LC grill and ditch the LX grill.....
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Side track, I didn't think the old grill and new grills were interchangeable. If they are, I'm highly interested in how. I would love to ditch the lexus badging and get the old "TOYOTA" grill.
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09-01-09, 10:53 AM
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I've been very happy with my depos ,much better light and good fit. They also give a more modern look (not that it matters )
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What color do you have and do you have pictures so i can see whati got myself into? I purchased me some black hid projector headlights from ebay for my LC.
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09-01-09, 12:34 PM
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Those cheap "projecter-like" ebay headlights are junk. I have a couple of sets here. Poor light pattern, and substandard mounting approach (IMHO).
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09-01-09, 03:48 PM
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I have not tried the Depo 80 series lights but have used them on many other makes/models with 100% satisfaction.
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09-01-09, 06:04 PM
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Quick depo shot
Use you factory trim for a better fit 
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09-01-09, 06:37 PM
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Quote:
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Thanks. they are running about 128 on ebay now.
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DEPOT Headlights are back on ebay? Can you drop a link, last check these where MIA... That is the clear lens headlight so many have sought after...
-A
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09-01-09, 09:06 PM
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09-01-09, 10:00 PM
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Thank you sir, but the bidding is done.... And the "buy now" opt is gone.... These have been off the market for sometime, and are highly sought after for the guys who want to run HID set ups...
Ammo
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09-02-09, 06:53 AM
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Check the other thread on the DEPO's...
Supposedly they've had one too many of us complaining about their quality issues and now at least one e-bay seller "ap1ap2"? has sent all of them back to the manufacturer to rectify the problem.
I've said this on another thread, but when I had a pair I saw some minor flaking of the chrome from the reflector which did not seem to cause any performance issues. That is not to say that it was or was not going to flake quickly, etc...
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09-02-09, 08:08 AM
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I hate to hijack a thread but I have to. Does anybody know what happened to the 'halo' bling projector lights that were one piece with the corner lights? There used to be lots of them on ebay and the price was getting lower (close to $100). Suddenly there were only cheap HID conversions available together with those lamps (for a lot more $$) and sometimes there's just nothing. I'm talking about the lamps from my signature.
I really like them and would like to have a spare. Maybe someone has them for sale really cheap?
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