LX 470 grille and headlight housings

[Eighteen11R]

Just finished reading this coverage from the beginning Kelly.

I've been shopping hard for a 100 Series / LX 470 but the LX's front ends were my biggest brake tapper. Now that I see what you've created, I think I can pull the trigger on one now. I was intrigued by Extreme Land Cruiser's, Flex Dream LC60 retro front end. Flex-Dream-LC100-BiegeBlack.jpg

Your American build is masterful...

The support from the community here has been surreal as well. This is a great place you have here mates.

Watching and standing by,
G

 

[jLB]

At the estimated ~$950, this is bare metal with 7" mounting rings?

I'd still need to powder coat or paint, and provide:

7" Headlights.​

(smaller) formerly high beam aux lights.​

A single row 31.5" light bar for the "Knight Rider" option.​

Wiring/relays.​

Correct?

Have you identified any small round lights that will work with the "default" build?
Have you identified any particular "Knight Rider" LED light bar?

 

[kelly saad]

Sounds correct. I have not done any research on the 3.5" light options. I looked at a light bar that would fit but I do not remember what it was. Once the top grille piece is dialed in, then I can measure exactly what light bar will fit.

At the estimated ~$950, this is bare metal with 7" mounting rings?

I'd still need to powder coat or paint, and provide:

7" Headlights.​

(smaller) formerly high beam aux lights.​

A single row 31.5" light bar for the "Knight Rider" option.​

Wiring/relays.​

Correct?

Have you identified any small round lights that will work with the "default" build?
Have you identified any particular "Knight Rider" LED light bar?

 

[Miljack]

Sounds correct. I have not done any research on the 3.5" light options. I looked at a light bar that would fit but I do not remember what it was. Once the top grille piece is dialed in, then I can measure exactly what light bar will fit.

Powder coat black satin or body color? My LX is the gold color metallic stock

 

[Berkut10r]

I will offer the first round at $950 but it might increase, it takes a lot of parts to make this set. Maybe a group buy for the first few sets if there is enough interest. I know many have shown interest, however, the crickets await.

I am ready when you are, sir!

 

[Clunky]

It looks like these will work:

3.5" round lights

 

[kelly saad]

It looks like these will work:

3.5" round lights

Correct, those will work, and any lights similar should work.

There is a frame base underneath where the light will mount. It will require a spacer to mount in the correct location height. I can make a base that is raised so that a minimal spacer would be needed, I just don't have time for any more designing. I can also make the plate solid where the light opening is located, then the buyer can drill holes to fit the lights of their choice.

 

[Clunky]

Here's a cheaper light set:

3.5" Round lights

 

[jLB]

It looks like these will work:

3.5" round lights

Here's a cheaper light set:

3.5" Round lights

Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way...

My thought process is/was, if I'm paying ~$1000 for a grill & headlight conversion, to enable running modern headlights (something like the Morimoto Sealed7 or JW Speaker 8700) @~$500, I'd like a little more than just a "place holder" sitting next to them.

I was thinking something more along the lines of Baja Designs Squadron R Pro:

Squadron-R Racer Edition LED Light - Pair - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike

www.bajadesigns.com

 

[BEG]

Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way...

My though process is/was, if I'm paying ~$1000 for a grill & headlight conversion, to enable running modern headlights (something like the Morimoto Sealed7 or JW Speaker 8700) @~$500, I'd like a little more than just a "place holder" sitting next to them.

I was thinking something more along the lines of Baja Designs Squadron R Pro:

Squadron-R Racer Edition LED Light - Pair - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike

www.bajadesigns.com

My thoughts exactly. A Trucklite or JWS pair of high/low LEDs for the main beams and a good pair of 90mm LED high beams as driving lights. I'm coming from HID retrofits so this has to be lighting upgrade for me.

 

[Eighteen11R]

https://www.rigidindustries.com/headlights-headlights.html. 7" round...

https://www.rigidindustries.com/360-series-360-series.html. 4" but may see through the 3.5 without issue...?

https://www.rigidindustries.com/rds-sr-series-pro-rds-sr-series.html. Short height and curved stance might give a nice look...?

Rigid are very proud of their Illumination... ;^ )

 

[kelly saad]

These housings will hold most 7" round universal headlights. Also, any 3.5" lights will fit in the housings. There are obviously cheap lights and very expensive light options too. I went with 3.5" because it seems like a very common size, and buyers can decide what lights they can afford.

 

[Clunky]

Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way...

My thought process is/was, if I'm paying ~$1000 for a grill & headlight conversion, to enable running modern headlights (something like the Morimoto Sealed7 or JW Speaker 8700) @~$500, I'd like a little more than just a "place holder" sitting next to them.

I was thinking something more along the lines of Baja Designs Squadron R Pro:

Squadron-R Racer Edition LED Light - Pair - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike

www.bajadesigns.com

I was talking about the fog lights. I bought these for my headlights:

Dapper Lighting

 

[Miljack]

Can somebody with photoshop skills add a bumper under the grill?

 

[Clunky]

Can somebody with photoshop skills add a bumper under the grill?

Pretty soon we're not going to need photoshop for that

 

[kelly saad]

I have the new upper grille parts. We will know if it fits quite soon.

 

[serran8r]

Any updates on grill that will fit an 05 LX?

 

[kelly saad]

Any updates on grill that will fit an 05 LX?

No, and honestly I will not be making one unless someone in my area donates a test vehicle for a couple of days.

 

[serran8r]

Someone local PLEASE get this man an 05 + LX. I am definitely willing to send some cash for gas etc to get this done.

 

[bozncsurf]

Someone local PLEASE get this man an 05 + LX. I am definitely willing to send some cash for gas etc to get this done.

Pretty sure Anything 03-07 will work