I am in the process of a front end conversion on my truck, but All you need is the lamps of your choice and an adapter kit, new header panel if you want no cutting options, grille optional.

 

Opinions are like *******s but I find most aftermarket housings (the dark or "altezza" type) or the LED kits people add look pretty juvenile.

While I am ranting... adding HID bulbs to non-HID housings is also pretty lame. Those lights need to be in housings that will self-level the beam so that you don't blind people. Basically, if your car did not come with HID low-beams from the factory, then you are a "not very considerate person" if you install them.

For my truck, I threw a new set of OEM housings in with fresh bulbs and the difference was night and day. They're just the 2000 OEM style from rock auto. $20 or so a piece. My original lights were pretty beat/yellowed from the sun.

I also threw some long beam 130W KC Hi Lites on with the ARB bumper. They light up the road pretty good. Those were closer to $200. Used off-road only, or on long lonely highways at night.

Always make sure to level any lights you install properly;

How to Adjust Your Headlights - Aim Your Headlights

 

I have to agree on the aftermarket HIDs and the improper aiming. Can't stand them and the "blue" tends to really bug me.

I just want brighter lights...I would say steering closer to a white instead of the kinda yellow look. As for aiming, I intend on marking the wall in the shop with the truck about 20ft back and marking for both high and low beam on the old set. Then installing new and aiming them at the same spot. I usually go with the top of the lighted area to keep them out of oncoming eyes. I just want a better lighted area as I drive 90% in the sticks to and from work and the mornings are always still dark as I leave the house at 4:30am.

As for Halo, projector etc... Not too keen on those since most some with the "Angel eyes" that are just leds outlining something and always on. Not for me.
Just want a nice clear lens so I can put in my silverstars and see the road.
The only reason I am looking for one piece is that for some reason, the tops of the turn lights wont stay in the hole with that peg. Tends to pop out after going down a dirt road and then it looks like crap. So...
Unless there is an easy fix for the turn light to keep it tight to the fender.

 

Ha, my turn signals never fit right either. That is just a Ford thing across the board... When I want to see nice, tight fitting parts I look at my Toyota

 

HA!! I just replaced the right/front "Bumper stay" on my wife's Highlander. Looks great now!

 

Nice. I have a really clean '87 4runner with nearly 250k on it. All original drive-train except the timing chain and piddly **** like spark plugs/filters. Even the clutch is original... Damn thing is 10x more reliable than this Ford has ever been!

 

There are so many inconsiderate a-holes here in Northern California with those cheap flea market lights. I encounter so many on my way to work in the morning, it’s become so infuriating. Especially those a-holes that have there fog lights done too. I turn on my light bar as a big F-U. Then they get all pissed and start flashing there high beams. I just laugh because they get all mad when you blind them, but don’t give two shi*s that they are blinding every person on the road oncoming or in front of them. I really wish law enforcement would actually enforce the laws on this and fine people heavily. If they did actually pull someone over here, it’s just a fix it ticket. Rant over

 

Ok. Here is what I am working with.

Low beam



High beam




I want more.

 

Those look pretty good. What about some aftermarket HIDS spots for the bumper to reach further down the road?

 

Those actually look brighter because of the snow. On nights with out snow...not so bright. I’ll grab another shot in the morning.

 

High beam



Low beam





It may seem to be fine in the pics but when I drive the wife's toyota, HUGE difference.

 

According to DOT safety standards, your low beam should illuminate 350 feet down the road in front of you. It's hard to tell in those photos if that is good or not. From here, it looks pretty bright. My wife's Kia Soul has great headlights, but my truck has vast improvement after replacing with 2003 stock replacements and new Ultra bulbs.

 

Post a picture of the cut-off 25 feet from a wall.

 

OK If that is the case then I am waaayyy short. From these photos...I am lucky to hit 100 ft.