Different glass lenses for 98-04 models

[W03DY]

I’ve noticed a lot of your cruisers from the US and even the middle-east have really clear glass lenses compared to the ones we get here in Australia. They look a lot better. Wondering if they have a different part number so I can get a pair.
Thanks

 

[W03DY]

 

[W03DY]

After viewing some more threads I’ve come to the conclusion they are DEPO headlamps. I’ve found a link to the main section of headlight still chasing the side markers they seem to be harder to find

 

[Dixon Santana]

After viewing some more threads I’ve come to the conclusion they are DEPO headlamps. I’ve found a link to the main section of headlight still chasing the side markers they seem to be harder to find

These are new OEM housings I purchased a couple of months ago, perfectly clear.

Housings
81059-60072
81019-60072

Corner lamps (Clear Euro/GCC market)
81511-60490
81521-60360

The bulbs you have in your original housings may be different.

 

[W03DY]

These are new OEM housings I purchased a couple of months ago, perfectly clear.

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That’s so weird I got new oem headlight from insurance 6 months ago and the glass isn’t at all the same. I assume you’re in the states? They must have different part numbers

 

[2000UZJ]

Different laws dictate different headlight designs. The AU/EU models have fluted lens, that shape the beam pattern, not the reflector bowl. The North American vehicles have clear lens, with a reflector that shapes the beam pattern. Given the 80's were built the same way, Toyota likely carried over the fluted optics to adapt to different markets with platform sharing to drive the cost down. I'd imagine Toyota developed what we have in North America to increase the curb appeal to buyers with their new "V8 IFS Land Cruiser" which was up against Range Rover, Cadillac, etc. I'm sure Federal Regulations, played a part in this difference as well.

FMVSS 108 in the United States dictates most vehicle headlight laws. I do not think a single new vehicle produced for the USA comes with Fluted lens that shape the beam pattern. We typically see those in pre-2000 passenger vehicles, or late 2000's work vehicles (Round or Rectangular headlights).

I'd imagine you could order from any country, as long as they are RHD for your market, and swap out for the clear lens.

 

[Dixon Santana]

That’s so weird I got new oem headlight from insurance 6 months ago and the glass isn’t at all the same. I assume you’re in the states? They must have different part numbers

This is for a US-Spec 100. I added the part numbers for the US-Spec headlights. The RHD housings will differ in part number.

 

[W03DY]

This is for a US-Spec 100. I added the part numbers for the US-Spec headlights. The RHD housings will differ in part number.

Thanks for the clarification. Do you have the part number for the US-spec lights?

 

[W03DY]

Different laws dictate different headlight designs. The AU/EU models have fluted lens, that shape the beam pattern, not the reflector bowl. The North American vehicles have clear lens, with a reflector that shapes the beam pattern. Given the 80's were built the same way, Toyota likely carried over the fluted optics to adapt to different markets with platform sharing to drive the cost down. I'd imagine Toyota developed what we have in North America to increase the curb appeal to buyers with their new "V8 IFS Land Cruiser" which was up against Range Rover, Cadillac, etc. I'm sure Federal Regulations, played a part in this difference as well.

FMVSS 108 in the United States dictates most vehicle headlight laws. I do not think a single new vehicle produced for the USA comes with Fluted lens that shape the beam pattern. We typically see those in pre-2000 passenger vehicles, or late 2000's work vehicles (Round or Rectangular headlights).

I'd imagine you could order from any country, as long as they are RHD for your market, and swap out for the clear lens.

Yeah that makes a lot of sense

 

[okoverland]

These are new OEM housings I purchased a couple of months ago, perfectly clear.

Housings
81059-60072
81019-60072

Corner lamps (Clear Euro/GCC market)
81511-60490
81521-60360

The bulbs you have in your original housings may be different.
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Where did you purchase from?

 

[Dixon Santana]

Where did you purchase from?

Toyota dealer

 

[smk98]

After viewing some more threads I’ve come to the conclusion they are DEPO headlamps. I’ve found a link to the main section of headlight still chasing the side markers they seem to be harder to find

Did you ever purchase any of the options? Im also in Aus and want to get rid of my frosted headlights, i see a bunch of websites stock clear 2 piece headlights but unsure on the brand / bulb type.

 

[W03DY]

Did you ever purchase any of the options? Im also in Aus and want to get rid of my frosted headlights, i see a bunch of websites stock clear 2 piece headlights but unsure on the brand / bulb type.

Bulb type stayed the same. I ended up going with DEPO only to see some imported genuine ones at some wreckers 2 weeks later

 

[smk98]

Bulb type stayed the same. I ended up going with DEPO only to see some imported genuine ones at some wreckers 2 weeks later

Gotta love that, have you got a link to where you purchased mate?

 

[W03DY]

Gotta love that, have you got a link to where you purchased mate?

I got them from cars245 they were hard to find as DEPO only make the single peice headlights now I think