Just search eBay for "Depo headlight 1997 Land Cruiser":
Headlight Set Crystal Clear For TOYOTA Land Cruiser 80 1990-1997 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/323978798784
You buy the whole headlight.
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Just search eBay for "Depo headlight 1997 Land Cruiser":
Headlight Set Crystal Clear For TOYOTA Land Cruiser 80 1990-1997 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/323978798784
You buy the whole headlight.
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Ah ok, so basically buy headlight and use housing.
The only things you aren't using are the bulbs. The reflectors and everything stay there, you just modify the way they're mounted to accommodate the longer Morimoto projectors.
Surprised no one suggested Diode Dynamics SL1's...
They aren't perfect, but they are way better than factory and don't blind people like the cheapo LED's
Cheaper and lower effort than a projector retrofit (also serviceable without baking....).... and don't look like those round monstrosities.
They aren't perfect, but they are way better than factory and don't blind people like the cheapo LED's
Cheaper and lower effort than a projector retrofit (also serviceable without baking....).... and don't look like those round monstrosities.
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yup as of now I've decided against it.
Got DEPO housing, next is Marimoto LEDs but then again I'm not sure if I'll ever finish that project lol.
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Wow I think I would have been in same boat as you if I went with them.
Hopefully u get full reimbursement.
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Don’t give up on it @wisemonkey. The project isn’t difficult. Heating the housing slowly at a low temperature is key. 10 minutes at 200 degree at first, then no more than a few minutes at a time until the housing starts to peel apart. If the housing comes apart easily, it may be too hot. Otherwise the mounting tabs will melt and bend. Pull apart the housing, clean up the old glue, load the projector, re-glue and install.
The Retrofit Source setup me up with all the parts and glue needed for the install. Let them know you are using Depo’s, which they are familiar with. I used the Morimoto D2 projectors in the outer position. D1’s should fit the inner? The Retrofit Source will know about compatibility.
If you have a LX450, you will need to buy a Land Cruiser grill. There are lots of aftermarket options for different looks, in addition to OEM.
There are a lot of videos that step you through the project. If you what to talk about it, shoot me a PM. Happy to help.
D2S: Morimoto Elite HID System | The Retrofit Source MM.N.061
Don't be fooled. The D2S Morimoto Elite HID System is the king of the mountain and you'll be blown away by their performance on your ride. The Retrofit Source
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Mine was from Freedom Retrofit, they are amazing , and the beam pattern is fantastic.
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That pic and explanation makes me want to get off my ass and actually do it.Don’t give up on it @wisemonkey. The project isn’t difficult. Heating the housing slowly at a low temperature is key. 10 minutes at 200 degree at first, then no more than a few minutes at a time until the housing starts to peel apart. If the housing comes apart easily, it may be too hot. Otherwise the mounting tabs will melt and bend. Pull apart the housing, clean up the old glue, load the projector, re-glue and install.
The Retrofit Source setup me up with all the parts and glue needed for the install. Let them know you are using Depo’s, which they are familiar with. I used the Morimoto D2 projectors in the outer position. D1’s should fit the inner? The Retrofit Source will know about compatibility.
If you have a LX450, you will need to buy a Land Cruiser grill. There are lots of aftermarket options for different looks, in addition to OEM.
There are a lot of videos that step you through the project. If you what to talk about it, shoot me a PM. Happy to help.
D2S: Morimoto Elite HID System | The Retrofit Source MM.N.061
Don't be fooled. The D2S Morimoto Elite HID System is the king of the mountain and you'll be blown away by their performance on your ride. The Retrofit Sourcewww.theretrofitsource.com
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Thanks for sharing
Same here. Ordered headlights in June of '22. I started emailing in November and Daniel Hawkins at BXBuilt claimed covid supply chain distruptions as the reason for delay. On January 11, 2023, Luke said my headlights would shp in 7-10 days. they didn't come and he quit responding to my emails.
Same here for an Oct order for Sequoia headlights.
Can you give any other info on this retrofit? It looks great. Not cheap according to their website, but what is these days. Yours looks slightly different than what's on their website. Did you try anything else before this, or just go from stock to the Freedom Retrofit?
Thanks in advance.
