Thoughts on Light Upgrades?

[OfroadShaqOatmeal]

Hello Everyone i have put in a couple of hrs of research to come to the options i have here, please feel free to leave your honest opinion as i am not too knowledgeable on this topic, any suggestions are also very welcomed, i am unsure between the options as i just need to pick and choose one soon as i will be driving in the dark a lot more than i used to and Halogens are just not cutting it anymore.

I have read into HID's But with RetroFitting it seems Complicated but if it does Perform/Better Bang for Buck than LED i would Definitely Consider more Heavily, im not afraid to spend $300-$500 For a Complete Set of New lights as long as i know they will last a long time and still hold up after 4-5 Yrs.

The Moritmoto 2Stroke 4.0 Set, Total Cost: $520 Usd After Taxes

9006 2Stroke 4.0 LED Bulbs

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Lasfit LA Plusfit Series, Total Cost: $125 Usd After Taxes

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Cheap Amazon LED Kit, Total Cost: $ 98 Usd After Taxes

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Sealight S7 Set, Total Cost: $172 Usd After Taxes

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Philips UltinonSport LED Set, Total Cost: $124 Usd After Taxes

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Also Side Note, Does anyone know who i can buy these type of Tailights/Turn Signals From? i remember seeing someone sell the Clear Turn Signals at one point but have forgotten who it was, i have searched on Ebay to mostly find them in the High $200-$300 Range, Info is greatly Appreciated. (Photos are not Mine)

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[dchilds]

I can’t speak to the LED options but I did the morimoto mini H1 HID retrofit and I think they’re incredible. Very bright, good color, sharp cutoff. Love them. The process is well laid out in the post here on mud. It’s not a quick process, but very doable.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I would try HIR bulbs. If you're going to use LED's, at least get quality ones, there's plenty of posts here about cheap ones causing many other issues. But, keep in mind, your reflectors aren't made for them and you're going to be blinding everyone coming at you. Morimoto retrofit is the best option.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

If foregrounding light performance is on top of your list, a projector lens retrofit is unbeatable on all accounts. Light focus on the road, light spread across 5 lanes, longevity and customizability it takes the win easily. Now if you are sold to that, the next important question is if it’s going to be the conventional HiD or the newer technology LED projector lens.

 

[Coin]

I just installed some Diode Dynamic led bulbs ($150ish).

They suck. The light cut off is pretty crisp with a decent pattern; however, the output is way worse than decent halogen.

Stick with good quality halogens or splurge for the retrofit. I think anything else is a waste time/money.

 

[ranma21]

Hello Everyone i have put in a couple of hrs of research to come to the options i have here, please feel free to leave your honest opinion as i am not too knowledgeable on this topic, any suggestions are also very welcomed, i am unsure between the options as i just need to pick and choose one soon as i will be driving in the dark a lot more than i used to and Halogens are just not cutting it anymore.

I have read into HID's But with RetroFitting it seems Complicated but if it does Perform/Better Bang for Buck than LED i would Definitely Consider more Heavily, im not afraid to spend $300-$500 For a Complete Set of New lights as long as i know they will last a long time and still hold up after 4-5 Yrs.

The Moritmoto 2Stroke 4.0 Set, Total Cost: $520 Usd After Taxes

9006 2Stroke 4.0 LED Bulbs

Don't skimp when it comes to lighting. Proper optics and performance from a 9006 LED bulb are finally here! Morimoto 2Stroke 4.0!

www.morimotohid.com

9005/H10 2Stroke 4.0 LED Bulbs

Don't skimp when it comes to lighting. Proper optics and performance from a 9005 LED bulb are finally here! Morimoto 2Stroke 4.0!

www.morimotohid.com

Lasfit LA Plusfit Series, Total Cost: $125 Usd After Taxes

60W 9005 9006 LA Plus Series Combo Pack | 6,000LM 6000K LED Bulbs

Acclaimed Performance: LAplus Series LED Bulbs Are you in search of a reliable LED bulb as a replacement for your halogen lights? Your quest ends here with Lasfit, providing the ideal solution! Lasfit LAplus series - a top-notch LED bulb that exceeds expectations. With its impressive 400%...

www.lasfit.com

Cheap Amazon LED Kit, Total Cost: $ 98 Usd After Taxes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D8KC3S7F/?tag=ihco-20

Sealight S7 Set, Total Cost: $172 Usd After Taxes

SEALIGHT® S7S 9005/HB3 9006/HB4 260W 6500K White IP68 LED Headlight Bulbs 2Pairs

See farther with the brightest SEALIGHT S7S 9005/HB3 + 9006/HB4 LED headlight combo, 260W 6500K ultra-bright output, optimized beam patterns, and easy installation. Buy now!

sealight-led.com

Philips UltinonSport LED Set, Total Cost: $124 Usd After Taxes

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-UltinonSport-9005-Powersports-Headlights/dp/B0BTFC5D77/?tag=ihco-20

Also Side Note, Does anyone know who i can buy these type of Tailights/Turn Signals From? i remember seeing someone sell the Clear Turn Signals at one point but have forgotten who it was, i have searched on Ebay to mostly find them in the High $200-$300 Range, Info is greatly Appreciated. (Photos are not Mine)

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Genuine Taillights Tail Lights Lamps Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Genuine Toyota Land Cruiser 100 105 Series Turn Signal Lamps Light Pair LH+RH | eBay

Land Cruiser FZJ100, FZJ105, HDJ, HZJ, UZJ etc. Pair Left and Right.

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If you are looking for the clear corner lamp, that may be me. Been selling the clear corner lamps for the past 10 yrs now.

 

[OfroadShaqOatmeal]

I just installed some Diode Dynamic led bulbs ($150ish).

They suck. The light cut off is pretty crisp with a decent pattern; however, the output is way worse than decent halogen.

Stick with good quality halogens or splurge for the retrofit. I think anything else is a waste time/money.

Thanks for the info, After reading about it and everyone suggesting so i will most likely head that Direction, got any suggestions on good Halogens?

 

[SmoothLC]

I posted this last fall:

I recently updated the headlamps in MY '99 LC. If (big "if") you want to go the "best stock performance:" Glass headlamp assemblies + Daniel Stern recommended Vosla 9012 (HIR2) +120 bulbs (2.8V, 55W, 1975 lumens) for low beams and Toshiba HIR1 9011 bulbs (9011, 12.8V, 65W, 2530 lumens) for high beams.​

You'll need to do a little trimming to get the bulbs to fit, but they make a huge difference. Especially in new housings.

 

[Coin]

I will look into those, thanks!

 

[OfroadShaqOatmeal]

I posted this last fall:

I recently updated the headlamps in MY '99 LC. If (big "if") you want to go the "best stock performance:" Glass headlamp assemblies + Daniel Stern recommended Vosla 9012 (HIR2) +120 bulbs (2.8V, 55W, 1975 lumens) for low beams and Toshiba HIR1 9011 bulbs (9011, 12.8V, 65W, 2530 lumens) for high beams.​

You'll need to do a little trimming to get the bulbs to fit, but they make a huge difference. Especially in new housings.

Thanks i Appreciate the info Will look into them.

 

[osaga]

Just watched this excellent LED comparison video on YouTube. Not surprisingly the expensive LED bulbs (Morimoto, Sealights, GTR, etc.) are a scam.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

The Morimoto's being talked about in this thread aren't a replacement bulb, it's a whole lens retrofit. And, your "scam" video doesn't talk about long term or quality. Dig around for a minute and you'll find dozens of issues caused by cheap LED's with other wiring components and electrical gremlins traced back to the circuitry issues they cause.

 

[Berkut10r]

OP, as someone who has done a bulb upgrade > HID retrofit > Bi-LED, go for a Bi-LED retrofit right off the bat if feasible. No ballasts to mount; fits as a normal bulb would; wicked bright; does not draw much power, high beams are excellent, etc. I went a little further than most and added Panamara Switchback shrouds.

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[osaga]

The Morimoto's being talked about in this thread aren't a replacement bulb, it's a whole lens retrofit. And, your "scam" video doesn't talk about long term or quality. Dig around for a minute and you'll find dozens of issues caused by cheap LED's with other wiring components and electrical gremlins traced back to the circuitry issues they cause.

From what I can find it looks like Murimoto ($200+) and Auxbeam ($40) both use CREE made LED chips in their headlight bulbs. It's possible that Auxbeam overdrives their chips to get more light output which would decrease longevity, but that's just a guess. Murimoto's sister company GTR Lighting says they use "NLW753 chips" which don't seem to exist anywhere else, but perhaps they have a multi billion dollar LED chip fab that they keep to themselvs. In the video he describes the issue of damage caused overheating factory wiring and plug connectors.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

We're talking about these, not LED bulbs.

 

[NearJetties]

OP, as someone who has done a bulb upgrade > HID retrofit > Bi-LED, go for a Bi-LED retrofit right off the bat if feasible. No ballasts to mount; fits as a normal bulb would; wicked bright; does not draw much power, high beams are excellent, etc. I went a little further than most and added Panamara Switchback shrouds.

NHK M5 Plus Bi-LED Projectors (LHD)

TIR Optics: Welcome to the new flagship NHK Bi-LED unit. Featuring TIR lens technology. This allows for more control and better efficiency, which leads to superior lighting performance. Output: The M5 is the successor to the V series. Ultra crispy cutoff with a very well optimized hot spot...

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Any writes up that you’ve done or others? I’ve seen them for xenon. Is it similar?

Would these would in the LC light?

Edit: looks like they do work in an LC

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Thread 'Best current LC 100 headlight options?'

Nov 26, 2025

I am working through getting my recently acquired 2001 Land Cruiser back up to snuff. So far I have refurbished the fuse box, replaced both exhaust manifolds, gutted and cleaned the interior, etc., etc.

Anyway, at some point the headlights and corner lights were replaced with one piece aftermarket lights that are now clouded, broken and both need to be replaced, along with the grill. Are there any good options out there better than these old reflector housings that is of good quality and reasonable price?

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• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

 

[BlizzardBird]

OP, as someone who has done a bulb upgrade > HID retrofit > Bi-LED, go for a Bi-LED retrofit right off the bat if feasible. No ballasts to mount; fits as a normal bulb would; wicked bright; does not draw much power, high beams are excellent, etc. I went a little further than most and added Panamara Switchback shrouds.

NHK M5 Plus Bi-LED Projectors (LHD)

TIR Optics: Welcome to the new flagship NHK Bi-LED unit. Featuring TIR lens technology. This allows for more control and better efficiency, which leads to superior lighting performance. Output: The M5 is the successor to the V series. Ultra crispy cutoff with a very well optimized hot spot...

lightwerkz.net

Your post made me curious so I'm watching this video giving an overview of HID and Bi-LED options.

As someone leaning HID, I am concerned by your experience of spending time/$$ on the HID retrofit and being left unsatisfied enough to subsequently want a different upgrade..