3rd Gen 4Runner RETROFITS! // Full DIY Headlights Tutorial

This video goes over all the details you need to know about 'retrofits', or retrofit headlights. If you want to build your own headlights, you found the right video. I've added time stamps so you can skip through the boring parts;)
Check out retrofit parts or custom retrofits here: www.bxbuilt.com/
Intro: 00:00
What Are Retrofits?: 01:51
Headlight Disassembly: 03:31
Painting: 07:05
Installing Halos: 11:00
Headlight Montage: 17:07
Test Fit The Lights: 17:22
Aiming The Lights: 20:40
Sealing Up The Lights: 21:44
Final Install: 22:43
Closing Thoughts: 23:02

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Awesome video. This why KZbin is awesome, Im a 22 year or so veteran auto tech and shop owner, and here I'm learning from you. Keep up the good work.

[@PartimeOverland]

Thanks so much dude! KZbin is so awesome! I've learned so much from it and love to help others out when I can. Love seeing all your comments on the videos brotha:)

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Excellent installation video. You gave great detail for a novice or an experienced person that has never done the retro fit on a Gen 3, 4Runner.

[@2manyhobbies76]

Great video. Helpful info and great tutorial format. Good production too. This is KZbin at it's best. No crazy effects and intro. Just quality tutorial. You remind me of Timmy's vids. Keep up the good work.

[@trevorl6033]

Awesome. Waiting on that fog light video.

[@FinalHorizonsPB]

Absolutely the exact video I was looking for my man. I appreciate ya! Keep it up!

[@PartimeOverland]

Thanks brotha! So glad to help!👊

[@JacobWithACamera]

Great work. I am currently assembling retrofits as well. Can’t wait for the weather to get better so that I can actually install them in my 4Runner.

[@PartimeOverland]

Awesome! They make a huge difference;)

[@PeterSather]

Fantastic work dude! they look rad!

[@yazming1720]

Looks AWESOME, Keep Up The Great Work...Thinking of upgrading my 99 4Runner. Once again Thank You for I was just along for the ride but now a defimust do💯👍💪💪💪

[@BKTX]

Excellent tutorial! I purchased this kit months ago, but haven't had time to do them. This'll motivate me to do it. Really creative using the soldering iron to make the channel and the hot glue gun to keep the rear ring in place. FYI on temps, BX recommends 235F for 20-30 mins.

[@PartimeOverland]

Glad you picked up some new inspiration! They're seriously worth the time it takes to build them. Good tip about the oven heat, though I'm hoping I won't have to open mine up for a long time XD

[@ish5104]

Awesome Vid dude! Thanks!!

[@thepitpatrol]

That is a great video. Do you know much about the longevity of this kind of upgrade? Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good Tutorial

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Did you hear BX Built went out of business?

[@saddestoftimes411]

Great video!

[@PartimeOverland]

Thanks guys!!! The headlights are wicked😎❤️

[@PartimeOverland]

A discount code would be fantastic! I’d be happy to link it in the description🔥

[@chingeightnine]

Solid video! I’m currently retrofitting but can’t seem to tap the halos into the parking lights. I’ve tried splicing using quick connects but not working. Any suggestions?

[@taylorjames8988]

Hey man, I'm installing the same kit on my 3rd gen.. How did you connect all the wires for the halos? I just want mine to be white when I'm driving and then blink amber when I hit the turn signal. Do you connect both the front AND rear halos to the same locations? And where do I connect them? Sorry for all the questions, I'm very new to this..

[@TrevorDyck]

Is it just the rotational adjustment that's required before gluing the glass back on? The rest of adjustment happens with the adjustment screws on the whole housing, right? It'd be ridiculous to not be able to adjust them at all after gluing the glass back on.

[@mileseubanks5104]

Great video, I learned a few things even though I sell retrofits for many Toyota vehicles. I just bake the whole housing or use a heat gun, never had a problem with anything melting. 235 for 15 mins and the lens falls right off.

[@PartimeOverland]

That’s awesome to hear! They’re fun to build for sure😎👊

[@corywilliamsmith]

Have any issues with flickering halos? When turn I hit turn signal for one side the opposite side halo flickers. Any idea? Do I need a load resistor?

[@HKS592]

Does each halo driver ground separately or are the grounds splices and grounded once ?

[@jmoonies_racing2642]

These are totally dope … I have a 2000 SR5 my question is can I upgrade to LED headlights without a DIY project and just buy and plug in?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That module dosent control the high and low beams it controls the Daytime Running Lights if you unplug the daytime running light module your headlights will not be on anytime to start the vehicle which is my recommendation to do when running hids and even Leds will make them last years longer @19:03

[@alexanderson7106]

Awesome work Kido! 🤙 Where can I get these? Seems like the old link isn’t working

[@itsnotfar]

Where did you find that grill ? I want same type and mount some driving light behind it.

[@jonathanfelix2040]

Did you ever make a follow-up video on the headlights and fog lights switching?

[@mattwhittome1474]

Where'd you buy the new headlight housings at?

[@OverlandPNW]

Very cool mod !

[@PartimeOverland]

Thanks brother!

[@steelriggins2101]

When you were adjusting the headlights were you adjusting the projectors or the headlights mounts?

[@PartimeOverland]

Just the headlight mounts. The projectors should be tightened down and locked in place after you install them into the housings

[@jrrican5770]

How would you campare this BX Built projector against let say Morimoto, I want to get a set of this ones but can't seem to find any videos out there comparing the two.

[@PartimeOverland]

The BX Built LED's (the ones in this video) are essentially the next gen of projector lights. In fact BX used to sell morimoto lights. They were decent but had some reliability issues and weren't as bright as they wanted, so they ended up developing their own model - the LED version. Makes the system much less complex, and also brighter. In short, go with the BX LED's

[@jrrican5770]

@@PartimeOverland Thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it. I will be ordering them soon.

[@CronosCR01]

Excellent installation video but de part list web doesn't work :(

[@coopkink]

Having the same issue with the rear halos, kinda annoying that they dont clip in somewhere

[@MonkeySwing]

Once you aim the headlights, what is to keep them from moving around again later?

[@PartimeOverland]

No, I'm using the set screws to adjust them. The headlights are mounted and sturdy otherwise.

[@Muskrat6969]

@@PartimeOverland the projectors come with their own set screws or from the top of the o/e headlight housing? My headlight adjusters are stripped, can't aim my headlights down

[@OceansideCreations]

Waiting on fog light video too

[@martinhogan5970]

Good vid. You could have just replaced the hid bulbs for leds… but I do see you wanted halos.

[@Asian_Connection]

Do you have a parts List?

[@Tylergoldylocks]

Do you have the list of links that you used to buy all the products?

[@PartimeOverland]

I’ll have to make a list. I can update the description

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Demon eyes are not halos they actually are a chip that sits behind the Projector I have front and rear halos with demon eyes with panamera 2.0 shrouds on my 3rd gen but I also built my hid retro fits 8 plus years ago

[@fayrunr]

Rip bxbuilt

[@nandourbina]

Where’s the link of the retrofits ?

[@brandonkenton8676]

How much would you charge to make some for a 98 4runner ?

[@PartimeOverland]

Haha I knew someone would ask at some pointXD I could build some for you, but it wouldn't be cheap. I'd recommend checking out BXBuilt. He makes custom headlights and you could get them for much cheaper through him (as well as totally customized)

[@mileseubanks5104]

Message me on Instagram @nc_runner, I’m with TEQ Customs and can get you set up and answer any questions you might have.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Scotch Brite Pad

[@isabelaranda130]

Do you know the size of the halos?

[@PartimeOverland]

Front or rear?

[@rvsbuilt1569]

What kind color of paint is that?

[@PartimeOverland]

For painting the headlights? It’s actually a rust reforming primer😄 I think it’s a matte black ‘Rustolium Rust Reformer’

[@arbabadam9816]

Is it possible to import this head lights to Pakistan...... from were u import this item bro

[@PartimeOverland]

I got mine from eBay

[@kewkew2]

Nice, what was the total cost?

[@PartimeOverland]

I payed about $400 in parts for the lights... as long as you use your old headlights that should be about it

[@kewkew2]

@@PartimeOverland Awesome, can you do the same thing with Sequoia's?

[@PartimeOverland]

@@kewkew2 Certainly! Send @bxbuilt a message on Instagram. He’ll tell you exactly what you need to buy

[@bf4t337]

Great video! Helped convince me to do it myself, thanks for sharing it! @BXBuilt seems the way to go.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Hid's in my opinion last longer and Are brighter then leds.. Leds GET super hot and heat is the enemy of Chips and Leds don't last as long AD hids I have had 1 set of hids for 10 years and they still are just as bright as the day I bought them and truck is driven more then 5k miles a month

[@potentetravels]

Anyone here use the OEM housings instead of buying new?

[@mjford6152]

I hope they don't endanger any other drivers by blinding them. There is already enough of that.

[@PartimeOverland]

You only get that if you don't aim them correctly

[@navnitsahota2364]

got a part list?