Depo headlights for rhd (1 Viewer)

[876 Cruisers]

Hey all.

I have a 92 fj80 rhd jdm model

I'm wondering if the depo lights will work.

I've read some stuff about the jdm and usdm headlights focusing lights differently.

Just wanted to know for those who have them installed if the depo lights do the same thing.

Also I know my lights are H4 and h1 for fog.

Can the Depo use the same lights back or do they have to be changed?

Thanks
Dan

 

[gummycarbs]

I've read some stuff about the jdm and usdm headlights focusing lights differently.

Your profile says you're in Jamaica and the Internet says Jamaica drives on the left side.

Assuming that's true, if you use LHD headlights, you'll blind oncoming traffic.

It sounds like Depo makes RHD housings:

RHD Depo Clear Headlights

Hi all, Anyone know where I can get my hands on a set of Right Hand Drive Depo clear headlights? Been scouring the internet the past week and can't find anything on them, other than the part number being 212-1173PXRD-E. I've emailed Depo and various ebay sellers and haven't had any luck. Cheers

forum.ih8mud.com

The LHD Depo headlights use H4 for the outer lights and H1 for the inner. I assume that's the case for any RHD version. For US-market 80s that means you need to do some custom wiring. Sounds like you won't need to.

 

[876 Cruisers]

Your profile says you're in Jamaica and the Internet says Jamaica drives on the left side.

Assuming that's true, if you use LHD headlights, you'll blind oncoming traffic.

It sounds like Depo makes RHD housings:

RHD Depo Clear Headlights

Hi all, Anyone know where I can get my hands on a set of Right Hand Drive Depo clear headlights? Been scouring the internet the past week and can't find anything on them, other than the part number being 212-1173PXRD-E. I've emailed Depo and various ebay sellers and haven't had any luck. Cheers

forum.ih8mud.com

The LHD Depo headlights use H4 for the outer lights and H1 for the inner. I assume that's the case for any RHD version. For US-market 80s that means you need to do some custom wiring. Sounds like you won't need to.

My question is. Is the depo lights universal for both rhd and lhd or does it mimic the oem and throws the beams to a certain side? The descriptions on them don't say whether it's for a lhd only or rhd only

 

[gummycarbs]

Is the depo lights universal for both rhd and lhd

Absolutely not.

 

[thatcabledude]

My question is. Is the depo lights universal for both rhd and lhd or does it mimic the oem and throws the beams to a certain side? The descriptions on them don't say whether it's for a lhd only or rhd only

The cutoff flares up to the respective roadside. I’ve driven vehicles with RHD beam patterns on US highways and it wasn’t a big deal, but they were low. A suv would probably be a different story.

 

[876 Cruisers]

The adjustment screws won't be able to make adjustments to get it right?

 

[876 Cruisers]

I just find it hard to find a set of lights specifically for the rhd models

 

[gummycarbs]

The adjustment screws won't be able to make adjustments to get it right?

Do some research on the difference in light patterns. Depo LHD lamps use a "Euro" cutoff. It's a sharp cutoff that kicks up on the right hand side at something like 30 degrees.

I just find it hard to find a set of lights specifically for the rhd models

Look for sellers from RHD countries.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Your profile says you're in Jamaica and the Internet says Jamaica drives on the left side.

Assuming that's true, if you use LHD headlights, you'll blind oncoming traffic.

It sounds like Depo makes RHD housings:

RHD Depo Clear Headlights

Hi all, Anyone know where I can get my hands on a set of Right Hand Drive Depo clear headlights? Been scouring the internet the past week and can't find anything on them, other than the part number being 212-1173PXRD-E. I've emailed Depo and various ebay sellers and haven't had any luck. Cheers

forum.ih8mud.com

The LHD Depo headlights use H4 for the outer lights and H1 for the inner. I assume that's the case for any RHD version. For US-market 80s that means you need to do some custom wiring. Sounds like you won't need to.

I think you've been down this road before? Drive on the left side of the road, vehicle is RHD.

OP should be installing lights designed for a RHD as they focus low beam to the outer edge of the road, not toward oncoming traffic.

My question is. Is the depo lights universal for both rhd and lhd or does it mimic the oem and throws the beams to a certain side? The descriptions on them don't say whether it's for a lhd only or rhd only

To get DOT approval, the lights should focus the low beam away from oncoming drivers

 

[mudgudgeon]

Your profile says you're in Jamaica and the Internet says Jamaica drives on the left side.

Assuming that's true, if you use LHD headlights, you'll blind oncoming traffic.

It sounds like Depo makes RHD housings:

RHD Depo Clear Headlights

Hi all, Anyone know where I can get my hands on a set of Right Hand Drive Depo clear headlights? Been scouring the internet the past week and can't find anything on them, other than the part number being 212-1173PXRD-E. I've emailed Depo and various ebay sellers and haven't had any luck. Cheers

forum.ih8mud.com

The LHD Depo headlights use H4 for the outer lights and H1 for the inner. I assume that's the case for any RHD version. For US-market 80s that means you need to do some custom wiring. Sounds like you won't need to.

I think you've been down this road before? Drive on the left side of the road, vehicle is RHD.

OP should be installing lights designed for a RHD as they focus low beam to the outer edge of the road, not toward oncoming traffic.

My question is. Is the depo lights universal for both rhd and lhd or does it mimic the oem and throws the beams to a certain side? The descriptions on them don't say whether it's for a lhd only or rhd only

To get DOT approval, the lights should focus the low beam away from incoming drivers

 

[876 Cruisers]

Hmm interesting. I was looking options incase mine need to change. I was testing them today (vehicle yet to be driven) and I realized my right headlamp isn't as bright as the left. So I'm changing the bulbs to led to see if it makes a difference. Or I'm not sure if that how they were designed.

 

[876 Cruisers]

Also do you know of anyone has a solution to of the adjusters stop working or the gears wear out?

I'm an over thinker and I think of all worst case things to happen. And just feel better knowing there is a solution to if It does get f###ed especially since it's a 30y/o head lamp.

 

[gummycarbs]

I think you've been down this road before? Drive on the left side of the road, vehicle is RHD.

OP should be installing lights designed for a RHD as they focus low beam to the outer edge of the road, not toward oncoming traffic.

Yeah, that's what I said.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Yeah, that's what I said.

Sorry, reading comprehension fail!!

 

[Dusten]

I have a rhd with the lhd depo lights.
I kept my OEM fogs in the spot where the usdm high beams are and kept my JDM high beams. It's quite simple. They bolt right in and the light cutoff is fine.

But as stated, if you're driving on the left side you want standard rhd head lights.

Couple shots

This is when i installed them right after a small crash.