Depo headlight question (1 Viewer)

[tmxmotorsports]

Have a few questions for those that have depo headlights. My customer has these on his rig that he bought and im currently putting the truck back together and it doesn't have the correct bulbs. What are you guys running as far as bulbs that work the best with these headlight assemblies? Also where can I source new rubber boots as they are missing.
Thanks
Tommy

 

[Kabanstva]

You have to make adapters that will work with the H1 and H4 bulbs that the DEPO lights use. You cant use 9005/9006 bulbs with them.

You'll basically need a 9005-H1 adapter and a 9006-H4 adapter.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

@Kabanstva that is exactly what they had . I'm looking into the adapter plugs or making my own still looking for replacement rubber boots that cover the bulbs.
Thank you

 

[Kabanstva]

This place sells the headlights+adapter plugs. maybe worth giving them a call to see if they will sell the plugs separate since you already have the lights? It looks like they make the conversion adapters in house.

1991-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 Euro Style Crystal Glass Lens Headlights w/ Optional US Spec Plug & Play Adapters

Buy 1991-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 Euro Style Crystal Glass Lens Headlights w/ Optional US Spec Plug & Play Adapters for only $344.95 at Unique Style Racing!

www.uniquestyleracingstore.com

 

[tmxmotorsports]

This place sells the headlights+adapter plugs. maybe worth giving them a call to see if they will sell the plugs separate since you already have the lights? It looks like they make the conversion adapters in house.

1991-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 Euro Style Crystal Glass Lens Headlights w/ Optional US Spec Plug & Play Adapters

Buy 1991-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 Euro Style Crystal Glass Lens Headlights w/ Optional US Spec Plug & Play Adapters for only $344.95 at Unique Style Racing!

www.uniquestyleracingstore.com

Thank you!

 

[thatcabledude]

Slim chance of you getting the rubber boots without buying a whole new set. There are retrofit suppliers that sell boots that are somewhat universal that may be able to seal. Check out Retrofit Source.

 

[irwinsg]

Mine doesn't fit - putting in 93 FZJ8, the brackets don't line up with the grill, WTF.

 

[CharlieS]

Mine doesn't fit - putting in 93 FZJ8, the brackets don't line up with the grill, WTF.

I have a '94 and depo lights. It won't work without a minor trim of either the grille or the lights. I trimmed the grille mounts to fit around the depo lights. It's quick work with a dremel.

 

[irwinsg]

That's the conclusion that was landing on. Thanks for that. I think I'll go at the lights not the grill though...

 

[COS80]

The big rubber caps on the back are available on Amazon. This fits the one side: https://www.amazon.com/TOMALL-Rubber-Covers-Headlight-Conversion/dp/B075S99YF5?th=1

The other one is smaller, but I forget the size. It looked like an accordion, and I cut the largest "layer" off with a scissors.

 

[NerfSpecOps]

@Kabanstva that is exactly what they had . I'm looking into the adapter plugs or making my own still looking for replacement rubber boots that cover the bulbs.
Thank you

Hey. Did you ever get those adapters? I just put these in but I’m at a loss for what to grab off amazon/etc.

 

[Kabanstva]

I have a '94 and depo lights. It won't work without a minor trim of either the grille or the lights. I trimmed the grille mounts to fit around the depo lights. It's quick work with a dremel.

Do you have any pictures of what needed to be trimmed? I've read about this last year but I don't think there are any photos on the forum showing exactly how much trimming is necessary.

 

[Kabanstva]

Hey. Did you ever get those adapters? I just put these in but I’m at a loss for what to grab off amazon/etc.

Not yet. Soon.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Hey. Did you ever get those adapters? I just put these in but I’m at a loss for what to grab off amazon/etc.

Customer bought new assemblies

 

[CharlieS]

Do you have any pictures of what needed to be trimmed? I've read about this last year but I don't think there are any photos on the forum showing exactly how much trimming is necessary.

I don't think I stopped to take pictures. If you hold the grille in position, you will see where you need to do minor trimming. You can either trim the grille or the light mounts, I opted to trim the grille. It is only a small amount that needs to be trimmed.

 

[CharlieS]

It is the side mount in the middle of each side. These pictures are looking down from the top

I trimmed the grill side, cutting here:

I could have cut the depo side instead, by cutting here:

It took me longer to take these pictures and post than it does to do the mod with a Dremel.

 

[Kabanstva]

It is the side mount in the middle of each side. These pictures are looking down from the top
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I trimmed the grill side, cutting here:
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I could have cut the depo side instead, by cutting here:
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It took me longer to take these pictures and post than it does to do the mod with a Dremel.

Hey brother I really appreciate your efforts with the pics! I have some depo lights and micro D2S projectors that I will be installing this year. Just have too many other projects left with the 80 before I get to the lights.