Installed new Depo headlamps from group buy

[virafp]

A couple of mods needed, so hope this helps before you install. They look great!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/98...head-lamp-interest.823928/page-7#post-9790543

 

[yotasavg]

Many thanks for pointing out the minor issues, and great call on the dremel usage. I'll post up if I figure out anything else when I get into it tomorrow.

 

[virafp]

Mine are pointing a bit low - any idea on which adjuster does what? Thanks

 

[landylover21]

The screw on the back side of the unit will adjust up and down. 8mm ratcheting wrench or socket is needed.

It's interesting, as mine plugged in just fine without any modification.

 

[mallard75]

Thanks Ian! Love the lights.

 

[RobRed]

Attention Dremel boys.... The connectors fit fine. When you first insert them the lip on the Land Cruiser side hangs up on the Depo connector. Simply tilt the Depo connector slightly as you are sliding it in so it slips past and what do you know - solid locked connection.

(posted in the other thread as well)

 

[mallard75]

Here is another option for securing the top tab.

 

[ranma21]

Thanks Ian! Love the lights.

You are very welcome Darren, hope that solve your night time driving issue.

 

[NMrockeater]

What bulb number is the little one below the head lamp? The one not included with the lights.

 

[NMrockeater]

Here's mine, did it today all plug an play no issues.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Thanks, Ian!

 

[NMrockeater]

Looks great crimsonaudio! Did you paint or plasti dip your grill?

 

[crimsonaudio]

Looks great crimsonaudio! Did you paint or plasti dip your grill?

Thanks - I plastidipped the grill and rear badges with the Anthracite Grey Metallic:

 

[ranma21]

Thanks, Ian!

You are very welcome. Looks very good. I feel like getting a 100 now!!

 

[uzj100]

Anyone change out bulbs in depo lights? If yes, what is recommended? They are pretty weak.

 

[yotasavg]

Anyone change out bulbs in depo lights? If yes, what is recommended? They are pretty weak.

I bought some 'upgrade' Sylvania bulbs as I assumed they headlights wouldn't come with any. Never installed them though as I thought the output from the Depo's was much better than stock anyway. Maybe I should give them a shot...

 

[crimsonaudio]

I dropped some Silverstar Ultras in there and while they aren't anything like the HIDs in my wife GS460, they're appreciably brighter / whiter than the stock bulbs that came in them.

 

[yotasavg]

Good to know, I think those are the ones I have at home. Are they more white as well, @crimsonaudio?

 

[uzj100]

Going to buy silver stars tomorrow for low and high beams.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Good to know, I think those are the ones I have at home. Are they more white as well, @crimsonaudio?

Yah, they're about as white as I can find in halogens.