FJ62 Replacement LED Headlights (1 Viewer)
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Yep. I had to reverse the polarity. Not hard. I can walk you through it probably.
echodeuce
LC Fiend
I have this whole setup that you mentioned above sitting in my garage. Just need spare time for the install.
Not sure about the JW Speakers, but there are no Trucklite 4x6 high/low "H4" style lamps. Single mode, either low or high beam. I suspect the JW Speakers are the same.
Well, when you get 'er done, let us know what you think.
I did the whole h4 upgraded harness, housing and bulbs and it is night and day difference from the old school sealed lights. There used to be a guy on mud who made these super nice harnesses but it’s probably been 8 years since I installed it. I threw some higher rated bulbs in the brights too which is great when looking out for deer.
echodeuce
LC Fiend
I bought one of those custom made harnesses from the same MUD member. Sadly he doesn’t make them anymore. Life got in the way and I never installed my Hellas w/new harness. Should have some time in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait to get it done. I also bought brighter bulbs.
Does anyone have leads to LED replacements but more period specific in terms of the look?
I just finished upgrading my 62 with the ARB IPF m002/m004 harness and H4 ECEs on Saturday. I haven’t even swapped the high beams for H1s yet. Makes a huuuuge difference and am pleasantly surprised even with a $7 standard Hella bulb. I was worried I’d be disappointed.
I was willing to shell out more than triple the money for the JW speaker LEDs but hate the look of them. I’m glad I tried this option before taking the plunge. Now I can wait for a few years and hopefully there will be a cheaper/more classic looking alternative with the quality of JW.
Low beam
High beam
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but would these JW Speaker headlights work? At 196 a piece they would be something I'd bite on. Just wondering if anyone's used them. Amazon product ASIN B01N9QTCJA
I have a 60 and I use the JW speakers. Not the absolute brightest but one of the sharpest cut-offs for sure.
I don't see why you would have an issue.
I don't see why you would have an issue.
DougRFJ62
GOLD Star
I am looking into this as well. Youtube video of JW Speaker 8800 low beam install on a FJ62.
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MTB Land Cruise
SILVER Star
Hi, regarding an upgrade to a FJ62 (1989) can someone confirm that the latest JW Speaker Headlights Model 8800 Evolution 2 , both Low and High beam are direct "plug and play" and do not require modification to the OEM connector/wire harness, and that all four lights will stay on when in High Beam Mode? Thanks in advance much appreciated.
MTB Land Cruise
SILVER Star
Question? were all four lights compatible with the stock connector, i.e., no need to modify any wires, and did the four lights stay on when in High Beam Mode?Happy to inform that I've been using this ..
Amazon product ASIN B01BH8HLJQ
for a few weeks now and I'm very please with the outcome so far ..
color and light cut it's right were I expect it ..
MTB Land Cruise
SILVER Star
FYI, In June 2020, I contacted JW Speaker Support about their LED headlights, Model 8800 Evolution 2 for FJ 60-62 Series.
They indicated that “80’s Toyotas have something called Positive Ground, or Ground Switching. Our lights are LED and require a negative ground to function.”
In reading several Threads/Posts I see several of you have made your own adapters and/or modifications to convert the connection to a negative ground (for various LED headlight brands).
I’m asking if anyone knows of someone/vendor who makes/sells an adapter/harness specifically for the 1989/FJ62 U.S. Specs. for upgrade to the JW Speaker Model 8800 Evolution 2 (for both Low & High beam connections). Thanks, I much appreciate your help.
They indicated that “80’s Toyotas have something called Positive Ground, or Ground Switching. Our lights are LED and require a negative ground to function.”
In reading several Threads/Posts I see several of you have made your own adapters and/or modifications to convert the connection to a negative ground (for various LED headlight brands).
I’m asking if anyone knows of someone/vendor who makes/sells an adapter/harness specifically for the 1989/FJ62 U.S. Specs. for upgrade to the JW Speaker Model 8800 Evolution 2 (for both Low & High beam connections). Thanks, I much appreciate your help.
I bit the bullet and ordered the lights from Amazon. The existing wiring works fine for the lights however the high beams and low's will not be on at the same time. That I still need to figure out. I did have to swap the white and black wires on the low beams to get them to work.
Here is a shot of the old and new.
Here are both installed. The difference is "night and day"
MTB Land Cruise
SILVER Star
Nice...... good job. i'll likely do the same. would like to eventually make all lights work as stock. After 31 years of driving my truck, one gets used to using the lights/switches as intended. thanks.I bit the bullet and ordered the lights from Amazon. The existing wiring works fine for the lights however the high beams and low's will not be on at the same time. That I still need to figure out. I did have to swap the white and black wires on the low beams to get them to work.
Here is a shot of the old and new.
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Here are both installed. The difference is "night and day"
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This harness worked to upgrade the old sealed beams to H4 and allow me to use low and high beams together. It made a huge difference and it was very easy to install.
HL28202FJ62 is the part #
HL28202FJ62 is the part #
MTB Land Cruise
SILVER Star
Excellent. I'll look into it. Thank you.
Yep no problem I hope it helps.
