4Runner Gets Insanely Bright New Headlights

[@4runnersaurus]

Just a note that 2021+ will need the Morimoto harness adapter to work and you'll need to use a different fuse for the DRL as the 2021+ have a redesigned fuse box and there ain't enough room to fuse tap the INJ

[@4047530025]

2021 TRD pro's.had LED's why would you need them?

[@4runnersaurus]

@@4047530025 I had the factory LEDs and totally agree that they're brighter. However, I also almost never drive at night and wanted a true DRL - to each their own 🤙

[@bryanmoore1660]

Would you have the harness number to order? I googled and can't find.

[@leopoldolaya4539]

Ryan, which fuse did you use? Having the same issue right now.

[@jonalberthacosta7039]

Hey @ryanlau8170 do you have the link for de adapter?

[@andyham6094]

wish you could do a video on headlight aiming. I know there are a bunch of videos on this but trdjon always explains things the best and goes really in depth with everything which would help a lot of people and alot of those videos are so complicating and confusing how they explain it.

[@mudmonkey7755]

Oh hell its been 2 years you have come so far doing this good for you man

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much for the support man

[@danleatham6355]

Thank you for this video. I have been looking at these for a few days now and its great that you did a review of them. Off to the store I go!

[@TRDJon]

No worries! Thanks for watching.

[@johnwebb2232]

good looking 4runner jon,she's a keeper. Makes me love mine even more.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks John!

[@ELuciferC]

Very neat. Thanks for doing a video on them! I do like the DRL and Sequential Turn Signals! Overall they appear very bright! I agree that the width / pattern is lacking. I know my Fog lights will pick that slack up but I felt the Alpharex did a great job covering the side better. Honestly I am torn between the two though. I really dig that Alpharex has that OEM look with an upgrade.

[@jamesv5343]

I'd like to see these compared to the Morimotos. I've already got the Morimoto tails and was planning on getting the headlight to match.

[@iam4usee]

Love when the front end looks mean and aggressive. You put on nice eyes!!

[@TRDJon]

Glad you like them!

[@--RSL--]

That is the only blue color truck id ever buy. Looks good

[@xtiananana]

Why are the high beams so centered? It's like a tiny patch of higher and more concentrated lights in the middle of field of view? My LED on stock are way wider FOV.

[@damandeepdhillon4592]

Great video. What tire size are you running you 4Runner on?

[@TRDJon]

285/70/17

[@damandeepdhillon4592]

@@TRDJon Thanks for the reply. What offset you running your setup on?

[@nyarinyax]

Hey! Thanks for the video! Your reviews are always great! I was hoping you could help me with an issue. On my set of lights, the start up sequence doesn’t work. Did you have this issue? And do you have any idea what the solution might be? Thanks!!

[@TRDJon]

Did you do the fuse tap?

[@nyarinyax]

@@TRDJon I believe so. I don’t see how the drls would turn on at all if I didn’t. Everything works perfectly except the start up sequence. And I believe I did the same thing as you in the video The only difference is that I also have gtr fog light drls that are piggybacked on the same location. But i don’t think the sequence was working before that either

[@TRDJon]

I'd call them for sure then

[@nyarinyax]

@@TRDJon 😔 yeah I’ve tried. They’ll keep you on hold for an hour and then end the call at the hour mark

[@DennisDJunio]

Jon, you installed GTR headlight in your 4Runner and used it for many months, you’ve seen and experienced the things that you liked and don’t like for GTR headlight. If you compare it with alpharex nova g2 headlight without looking the price, which one to you prefer? Honest opinion Thanks

[@Sal_car88]

Just ordered these for my 4runner. Can't wait to get them! Jon, did you experience flickering on the high beams? I saw an install video talking about bending a pin on a relay to fix it.

[@TRDJon]

I didn’t. I bent the pin on mine so maybe that’s the reason for bending it

[@Sal_car88]

@@TRDJon thanks for the quick reply, Jon. Apparently, bending that pin will fix the flickering on any LED bulb used as a DLR. I'll keep that in mind when I install my new headlights if there is flickering on the high beam or DLR.

[@barnettisolutions9960]

Please link the video.

[@thomashale6838]

Hey Jon, do either of these lights come with a fuse tap, or is that something you bought separately? I'm looking to get some new headlights but I can't decide between them, sounds like you're torn as well. I am leaning towards alpha rex because of the price, but let me know what you think in terms of ease of installation. Great content, thanks Jon!

[@TRDJon]

They came with it

[@holliekeenan8453]

You said you were not a fan of the cutoff towards the sides…. Did you adjust that screw for the left right as well? I didn’t and didn’t think about it until after I had everything closed up… now I can’t even get to it… so wondering if that needed to be adjusted and if worth going back to adjust??

[@TRDJon]

No I did not do that one

[@eatingR34]

Love the channel and your reviews have been great for me and my 4runner. I wish you the best of luck with the GTR lighting unit, I have had the GTR LED bulbs and within the last 2 years I have had to warranty both bulbs. I have resorted to an modified PIAA H9 as the low beams, but I like the GTR unit and the new Alpharex G2 Nova. The comparison and performance of each would be amazing, but it is also an expensive unit so I have my fingers cross for a review from you!

[@ashlynswan6874]

Which one do you prefer more ? I’m thinking about buying the alpha Rex for quite some time now but those looking interesting. Hate the chrome though lol

[@TRDJon]

I like the OEM look of the alpha Rex more. But the DRL and turn signal is brighter with this imo

[@ashlynswan6874]

@@TRDJon interesting! I did see that alpha Rex made a G2 series. Would you review those as well?

[@TRDJon]

If they send them out. Ima talk with them this week at SEMA

[@ashlynswan6874]

@@TRDJon fingers cross!

[@roxys744]

I have had mine for about a month and a half. I like them.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks for sharing Roxy!

[@Supaman2you]

It seems that I'm at an impasse . I just bought the alpha Rex luxx for my 4runner off of your recommendation. I even got the switch backs. They literally just showed up on my doorstep and then I ran across this video. I'm feeling these headlights now. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of both headlights, so in your honest opinion WWUD?

[@TRDJon]

The Aplarexx are GREAT and I love the OEM look over these. But these are different so I enjoy that about them

[@Supaman2you]

@@TRDJon Thanks Jon. I value your opinion.

[@jaekimchi]

Love the Supra headlights!

[@veganramen2327]

What color is that paint? I don’t see it anywhere available on stock 5th gens. Looks so good.

[@TRDJon]

Cavalry Blue. Only on the 2018 TRD Pro

[@JT4R__]

Needs an amber drl and boom I’m sold on them

[@JaggerTapps]

Did you have to bend a pin in another fuse?

[@speedsterspeedy2146]

I’m switching up the lunar taco pro. For a lime runner. What you think Jon

[@itsajoke631]

Can't go wrong with taco or 4runner

[@TRDJon]

Enjoy!!!

[@bryanmoore1660]

Hey Jon! Saw this video and installed them on my 2020 TRD Off Road Premium - I love these headlights, but I have no high beams....any suggestions? The low beams are insanely bright so not having high beams not really an issue except for annual inspections or resale....any suggestions?

[@TRDJon]

They may need to be adjusted up. Have you looked to see if they are legit turning on? They may just be aimed poorly.

[@bryanmoore1660]

@@TRDJon No, they legit do not turn on. When I put on high beams the fogs go off as normal but only the 2 low beams burn. I did align them watching a video from HR and contacted HR. They sent another set and same - no high beams. Been researching everywhere, I think it has something to do with the automatic high beam to low beam when a car approaches at night even though I keep this function off. I did find a similiar video on KZbin regarding same issue on 2019/2020 4Runner with Morimoto headlights and that guy needed a special adapter that had an in line switch box...I mentioned this to HR and they do not have that adapter and have no recommendations. I don't want to return these headlights, they are awesome...be much more awesome if I could get the high beams working

[@leinadavid]

Just installed these on my 23 ORP - passenger side low beams don’t turn on, high beams on both don’t turn on either. Will troubleshoot tomorrow but unfortunate HR is closed over the weekend. I’ll have to switch back to OEMs tomorrow morning.

[@bryanmoore1660]

@@leinadavid Did you get the high beams working? I haven't had the time to research why I don't have high beams but the low beams and fog lights are so good....don't really need high beams...

[@leinadavid]

@@bryanmoore1660 I gave it a week, tried it again and everything worked. I have no idea why it didn’t work the first time. Also, the other day I decided not to keep the DRL harness in. I bought some replacement plugs from Amazon to close the hole off where the harness would connect.

[@samuelaskco9086]

@TRDJON hey wondering whats the differences between the gtr and vland headlights? Same everything but vland cheaper in price. Thanks

[@TRDJon]

Never heard of the vland ones actually

[@JaggerTapps]

My '19 4runner has the stock halogen bulbs, will these work for me???

[@mommyof4blessedkids]

Hello jon, i recently bought these headlights that are compatible for 4runner 22, but tried to install them lastnight 3 plugs successfully connect but 1 plug didnt.

[@TRDJon]

Hey did it come with a box of extra wiring for your 4Runner? I’m not 100% sure what all comes with it for newer 4Runners

[@alanelgalan1]

TRD JON...off topic, but HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR HOOD GUARD SO SHINY?! Do you use some kind if ointment?

[@TRDJon]

My 4Runner is parked in the garage to avoid sun fade

[@chuckasarus]

They look awesome but $1,000 is a bit pricey for a headlight upgrade. I think I have a better output with the HID upgrade. 👍🏻

[@TRDJon]

Most likely. But it all depends on what you're after too looks wise

[@slurredbird3072]

Did you have to remove the headlights to readjust them?? I installed mine last night and my drivers side is also very low

[@TRDJon]

No you don't have to

[@Libscorsair]

I liked these, but I really wish the drl came in amber. Im actually surprised they never did it.

[@albanianmartin]

I own the Alpharex Novas. Do you think it’s worth replacing my Novas with these?

[@TRDJon]

mmmmmm probably not. The light output on those may be better

[@albanianmartin]

@@TRDJon I’m in central FL. We should take comparisons of the two side by side.

[@westcoast708]

Awesome Jon looks fab ....

[@TRDJon]

Thanks! I like them

[@wyattbergeron1891]

Hey Jon, you may have answered this question but what tires and lift do you have here?

[@TRDJon]

No lift. Just 285/70/17 tires

[@Wild1995]

Looks great Jon. Love them

[@TRDJon]

Thanks 👍

[@Jaico2024trd]

Hey Jon you selling those AlphaRex with discount? lol Great content as usual.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks Moe! Not sure yet honestly. I like the look of the Alpharex more than these. Kinda torn right now

[@Jaico2024trd]

@@TRDJon i kinda agree with you. The chrome inside is an eye sore for me even though i wont be looking at it while driving. Lol

[@sgt801]

Love the patches on the wall! Veteran?

[@TRDJon]

Yep. Air Force

[@sgt801]

@@TRDJon cool me also! Retired AF

[@sgt801]

@@TRDJon with a 2005 4Runner 😉

[@jdub1320]

I was looking at these lights for a replacement for my morimoto xb’s. Except I won’t be buying them from headlight revolution. Called them a million times to try to figure out why my high beams wouldn’t work. Never answered. Never responded. Gtrs look 👍🏼

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!!

[@TrailorSailYT]

Jon always making me want to spend more and more moneys. LOL

[@TRDJon]

I'm sorry Mark!!!!!! Hope all is well man. I've been meaning to text you and catch up.

[@rossvesci1706]

How much base price or loaded for trd pro 4Runner

[@chucknduck8739]

These lights are awesome.

[@TRDJon]

Yea they are definitely staying in.

[@mahomedfakir977]

Is it possible to custom headlights like this one for toyota 4runner 4th gen??

[@TRDJon]

There are custom companies for the 4th gen. The light shape is a bit different though.

[@byrdbl]

TRD Jon, did you sell these?

[@TRDJon]

I did yes

[@lalok9912]

why did you chose the GTR insted of morimotos ?

[@TRDJon]

Just what headlight revolution wanted reviewed

[@emmanueltejada7457]

What Kind of Lightbulbs Do you use??

[@TRDJon]

The ones that it came with. They are built in

[@amyyern9507]

Why are you switching and How much please?

[@TRDJon]

Link in description. Switched to try these out for you all.

[@techiemarksman]

Can I keep the Alpharex😀

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

cool lights!

[@Papolucho702]

Giveaway time on the other lights? Lol

[@VikingsGarage]

I could totally use a new pair of headlights 😂

[@gfs853]

I'm in. 🤙

[@michaelneville8766]

Do these lights work on a 2019 SR5?

[@TRDJon]

Yes

[@Toyota4runnerman1120]

How does it compare to the nova alpha Rex

[@TRDJon]

Not sure. I only had the Luxx and I feel these are brighter.

[@mtalha909]

Can you run these without tapping into the fuse box? Why do you need to tap into the fuse box?

[@TRDJon]

I believe it’s for the DRL to always be on.

[@mtalha909]

@@TRDJon I think before 2022, the DRL circuit also controlled the high beams, that's why they connected to the fuse box so the DRL could be controlled separately. I have a 2022 4runner and it has both LED low and high beams, so the DRL is its own thing. I wonder if I can run it without tapping in to the fuse box to avoid warranty issues in the future. I will try to check with the manufacturer

[@TRDJon]

Yea for 2022 they have a harness for this to make it work.

[@4RunnerSteve]

Love the look at style , but i’m not to sure of the output. I hear you when you say they are good, but video seemed like a lot of dead space on driver side, esp when high beams were on

[@TRDJon]

Yep, mentioned that.

[@jonathanjacinto8892]

i wanna buy your alpharex headlights idol

[@HotSizzleTV_]

So I am getting into the Toyota gang, everyone is telling me to just go for the 4Runner Trd off road opposed to Trd pro. They said it’s no point to get the pro for extra 10k for the little they offer. And you can mod the off road more.

[@TRDJon]

Yea if you could car less about rarity of color and resale of a pro then go with the TRD OR

[@HotSizzleTV_]

@@TRDJon the Trd pro doesn’t offer a sunroof right, But the Trd off-road does ? What are the huge difference between them off road vs pro

[@custom6speed907]

What fogs you running?

[@TRDJon]

They are from R4T

[@jbond8355]

Would love the option for amber DRL like the telluride.

[@williamsmith2371]

Morimoto has the Amber DRLs

[@FRMN8R_T4R]

Alpharex G2’s have the amber DRL option now too

[@AdventuresofPanda]

Can you still toggle the drl?

[@TRDJon]

DRL off has them on due to the fuse tap

[@AdventuresofPanda]

@@TRDJon Wonder why they did that. Oh well cool lights and video!

[@victorcastaneda2245]

ABLE TO BUY THE HEADLIGHTS YOU REMOVED OFF YOU SIR?

[@Dnaesq]

i have a 2015 TRD PRO. Installed them today. Startup Sequence doesnt work and the lenses of the lights themselves appear to be smudged. Only visible when the lights are on. This is driving me nuts. Any clue about any of this?

[@TRDJon]

Sounds like a manufacture conversation

[@Dnaesq]

@@TRDJon just got off the phone with GTR lighting. They let me know that only prototype versions of these headlights had the programmed startup sequence and that once they went into production that startup sequence was removed. Yours do the startup sequence don't they ?

[@ORG4Runna]

Still prefer the alpha’s. A lot more cleaner

[@TRDJon]

I do like the alpha look more

[@Feintgames]

The DRLs look like ladies eye lashes and the chrome looks like eyeliner. I also think the turn signals being sequential and taking a full second to illuminate fully are less-easily noticed by oncoming drivers and more distracting when they are noticed. In a potential accident, a split second is life/death. I don't want people thinking, "what is that," as they drive into you. There was also a study that showed certain police lights caused drivers to slam into police cars because people got fixated on the unusual lights. These lights remind me of that because they imply a direction order but aren't large enough compared to other highway directional orders like giant arrows. It looks like a giant arrow that's really far away but facing into the car but illuminating backwards. At night, during a rain storm, with fatigued drivers, I don't know.

[@RCGJR_]

The DRLs looks like ladies eye lashes? I want to meet the ladies you’ve been with.

[@matthewnielsen1991]

why did toyota design the runner such that u needa remove the bumper for the headlights :{

[@TRDJon]

So many cars are like that

[@MelvinPastora]

the promo code does not work nice video

[@niceguy6837]

I don't like how the plastic cover for the lights sticks out

[@TRDJon]

Thats the 4R design

[@PureBlood777]

I like 👍

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!

[@dsaltlife2925]

1000k for headlights, geez

[@TRDJon]

1000K That's alot

[@ColumbusO]

If you add several high power lasers you can blind people more easily.

[@TRDJon]

That’s the next mod

[@timfreeman3826]

Want to sell me your old lights ?

[@TRDJon]

Honestly not sure what I will do with them. Still testing these and may swap back

[@timfreeman3826]

Hit me up on my eBay store. Tfree54. That's the only thing I can think of for us to talk. But I'll buy either from ya. Both are bad ass. I don't think you can go wrong with either pair. The new 1s are just that, something new. Something different from what ya had and it's a nice face lift.

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

Removing bumper is worst part of this design.

[@TRDJon]

Yea it's annoying

[@niceguy6837]

Bright lights are obnoxious and blind other drivers

[@Heyyu_97]

Sell that tundra

[@TRDJon]

Why?

[@Heyyu_97]

@@TRDJon sorry I meant sell me the tundra !