Headlight adjust from Japan to USA

[WarDamnEagle]

That's good to hear.

Would be great to take care of it without having to get the full kit.

Thanks for the info.

It’s like $30. For the full kit. With shipping.

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com/oem-parts/toyota-land-cruiser-headlamps-set-of-two-8111060p70?origin=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adtype=pla&utm_id=18136585399&utm_adgroupid=&utm_targetid=&utm_matchtype=&utm_network=x&utm_device=c&utm_term=&utm_campaign=RP_Toyota_Pmax_Parts_Accessories_Feed&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17336403747&gbraid=0AAAAADMCfmXwqQa0ukhKr0YIlDjhQRP77&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNgM0Se_ai4ldeCfUvDUfbJrc2bHKKNLg33MT-IIt_qnmUqIgFfyPJhoCXF4QAvD_BwE

 

[NoGo2R]

It’s like $30. For the full kit. With shipping.

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com/oem-parts/toyota-land-cruiser-headlamps-set-of-two-8111060p70?origin=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adtype=pla&utm_id=18136585399&utm_adgroupid=&utm_targetid=&utm_matchtype=&utm_network=x&utm_device=c&utm_term=&utm_campaign=RP_Toyota_Pmax_Parts_Accessories_Feed&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17336403747&gbraid=0AAAAADMCfmXwqQa0ukhKr0YIlDjhQRP77&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNgM0Se_ai4ldeCfUvDUfbJrc2bHKKNLg33MT-IIt_qnmUqIgFfyPJhoCXF4QAvD_BwE

Thanks for the link.

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[kgrove]

Previous Japan auction winners that now own the vehicles in the US, did you have the headlights adjusted Before or After delivery to the US?

It's not required for importing. Customs and DHS only care it meets their 25 yr rule, has all the right paperwork, and doesn't have a terrorist hidden inside.

You'd need to look at your specific state and make sure they haven't cranked up the rules to discourage imports, but I doubt they would get that detailed. Most states I've heard of don't do a real safety check. If or when they ding imports, it's generally on emissions. I've imported 8 cars to Arizona and researched Colorado (haven't imported here yet, but did the research just in case) and neither state bothers to check if you even have headlights let alone if they are correctly aligned. Generalizing a bit, both states only pay attention to emissions if you're registering the car in one of the populated counties, not the rural ones. I haven't tried to register one in CA, but I know CA hates diesels and makes it close to impossible to register one there... but from what I hear it's only the diesel issue, not anything about safety equipment, lights, etc.

My suggestion is wait until the car gets here and swap your lights with LEDs. It will fix the RHD vs LHD alignment while also improving your night vision.

 

[NoGo2R]

It's not required for importing. Customs and DHS only care it meets their 25 yr rule, has all the right paperwork, and doesn't have a terrorist hidden inside.

You'd need to look at your specific state and make sure they haven't cranked up the rules to discourage imports, but I doubt they would get that detailed. Most states I've heard of don't do a real safety check. If or when they ding imports, it's generally on emissions. I've imported 8 cars to Arizona and researched Colorado (haven't imported here yet, but did the research just in case) and neither state bothers to check if you even have headlights let alone if they are correctly aligned. Generalizing a bit, both states only pay attention to emissions if you're registering the car in one of the populated counties, not the rural ones. I haven't tried to register one in CA, but I know CA hates diesels and makes it close to impossible to register one there... but from what I hear it's only the diesel issue, not anything about safety equipment, lights, etc.

My suggestion is wait until the car gets here and swap your lights with LEDs. It will fix the RHD vs LHD alignment while also improving your night vision.

Thanks.

With the availability of the new lights in the US... changing them shortly after the vehicle gets in the US seems to be the best route to take.

Appreciate the guidance and advice from everyone on the forum.

 

[RHINO]

the Koito kit is great, not only is it a genuine Toyoda part, its brighter by default of relays with power coming right off the battery, let alone the better H4 bulbs...

two plus sides here though,

1: its a regular ol' 6" round headlight so if you wanted some goofy arse LED halo j**p looking crap on your vintage rig theres that route,,, but, Holley, if i remember right, makes classic LED retrofit 6" headlight that come in the proper warmer color temp.
2: converting to H4 you can now run a proper H4 LED bulb if you want, but dont go the cheap Amazon route, those bulbs, while brighter arent shrouded properly and they scatter light all over the place.

 

[NoGo2R]

the Koito kit is great, not only is it a genuine Toyoda part, its brighter by default of relays with power coming right off the battery, let alone the better H4 bulbs...

two plus sides here though,

1: its a regular ol' 6" round headlight so if you wanted some goofy arse LED halo j**p looking crap on your vintage rig theres that route,,, but, Holley, if i remember right, makes classic LED retrofit 6" headlight that come in the proper warmer color temp.
2: converting to H4 you can now run a proper H4 LED bulb if you want, but dont go the cheap Amazon route, those bulbs, while brighter arent shrouded properly and they scatter light all over the place.

Thanks for the options.

Unfortunately (or fortunately), I'm a pretty boring person in general...ex: I drive a 07' Yaris sedan that I bought in 08'.

The vehicle I got is green - would've been happy with silver or white, but my priorities were HZJ76/working 4X4/MT/ZX trim/pre-2002 (non EGR).

As long as the lights are bright enough to see the road (without blinding on-coming traffic), it's more than fine.
No Halos or LEDS for someone like me.

A plus with the halogens is they'll keep the snow off.

 

[RHINO]

As long as the lights are bright enough to see the road (without blinding on-coming traffic), it's more than fine.
No Halos or LEDS for someone like me.

even with the KOITO kit your not going to blind anyone with brightness, they are adequate but not impressively so.

the lights come RHD or LHD because of the cuttoff pattern. the image below will illustrate this and i think you'll agree its less than ideal. KOITO for the win, and its an easy install for you or a local mechanically incline teen that wants pizza money.

p.s. KOITO kit is ECE pattern, as i'm sure your rig is also.

 

[NoGo2R]

even with the KOITO kit your not going to blind anyone with brightness, they are adequate but not impressively so.

the lights come RHD or LHD because of the cuttoff pattern. the image below will illustrate this and i think you'll agree its less than ideal. KOITO for the win, and its an easy install for you or a local mechanically incline teen that wants pizza money

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Thanks plenty

Seems like this will end up working out fine.

BTW, appreciate the picture.

 

[FJ73Texas]

It's hard to believe stock 70-series lighting blinding anything I've not found the RHD vs LHD headlight issue to be noticeable on the various JDM Cruisers I've owned, though some of them may have been converted to LHD headlights in Canada. Fortunately the narrow nose 70 uses a standard round sealed beam headlight and there are tons of replacement options and upgrades, both factory and aftermarket, should it become an issue for you.

Right. I really don't think it is that noticeable either. That being said, I still did the LHD kit. Didn't have to use the supplied wiring harness however. Just swapped over new Koito 24V bulbs instead from a set of Koito HSSB-16-24HP headlights that I had. Keep in mind that HSSB-16-24HP headlights themselves are RHD pattern.