Changed 4Runner Headlights again...for this new FEATURE! | Alpharex NOVA G2

While I loved my GTR headlights, there was something still missing in my look. I am fired up with how awesome these look. The aggressive look and how they tie in with my current DRLs seamlessly is so awesome. Check them out!
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[@Dream_Build_Explore]

4Runner is looking sick! It’s come along way since inception. I recently added the Morimoto’s to my runner and love them. Keep up the great content bro!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Awesome. Morimoto has good headlights too, anything but stock haha

[@edwardwalters4909]

Thank you for your videos you're doing a great job! Your rig looks awesome love the look. I also purchased the novas about two months ago and love them. Way better than stock. Although because of your video I found out that I could change the drl from the white to amber haha! Thanks again appreciate your videos.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Hahaha, thats awesome. Glad you like them, they do look killer.

[@a04a27]

good evening? how’s your alpharex headlights? wanted to switch from morimoto gen 2

[@ColeMarkusen]

Intro 👌 New lights 👍 Rig overall is looking awesome! 🔥

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!

[@gonzo910910]

I have the gen 2 Morimoto heads and tails. In your video you mention the Morimoto XB headlights have a tinted lens, but mine have a clear lens. They look like they have a tinted lens from a far because everything is blacked out like the Alpharex black but they indeed are crystal clear. The side marker is also orange just like the Alpharex black too. I too wish they were smoked but, "Beggers can't be choosers" haha. In my opinion they are the best aftermarket option along with the Alpbablack Novas you have. One improvement I wish they would make on the XBs and the Novas are the diffuser for the drl/turn signal. As the design is now, one can see the individual LED light sources. It would be nice if the drl/turn signal gave off a uniform glow as opposed to being able to count the number of LEDs that comprise it. We can always have hope for the 3rd generation right? Keep making the videos dude!👍

[@RGCortes]

Solid review on the new headlights...that new intro though 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😆

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!

[@norsewarlock8331]

That is a lot of lights! Looks great! I've got the Morimoto XB in the rear and side mirrors along with Baja Designs for the Gobi roof rack. I'm going to go with the Morimoto XBs for the front and might get the lights you have for behind the grill and take the Raptor lights off. Great looking rig man. Wow!

[@OverlandEngineer]

I love lights! Coordinating them all and making it look clean is fun. Makes the rig look way different than stock too.

[@Whopperjunior69]

Seen you rolling around town awhile ago, clean 4runnner!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Right on! Thanks!

[@mtnman3MTA3]

I changed the radio on my truck to a station that plays John Prine, Townes Van Zant, Emmylou Harris and other Americana. Best mod so far.

[@sunroomstudios8487]

Watched the montage twice. Epic!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DGILtv]

That intro montage was absolutely fire dude!!!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks! Try to do a fun reveal.

[@spenserve3854]

Man these look so good! I'm having a hard time deciding between these and the morimoto's ? any input on why these would be better ?

[@XPLRNW]

Hey, from Northwest washington! Thanks for making this video, brotha!

[@OverlandEngineer]

No problem!!!

[@badfish4025]

How is the light output? I’m torn between these and the Morimoto. For the $$ I want to make sure it’s at least on par with the 23 stock LED output though and I haven’t seen any lux testing on the G2 yet.

[@Farid.nurmohamed]

Hey bud loving the vids and been following you for a while! Im so torn between the morimoto xb or these! Are you able to do a comparison vid between the two and what would u recomend! Im still leaning more towards the morimoto but very unsure

[@danielguest7841]

I’m curious about the switching of the lights. Can you completely turn off the daytime running lights off while it’s running?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

reminds me of stock GX and LX Headlights

[@Focalgth]

I would like to buy the Nova g2 headlights when you change it to another. When are you planning on changing these ones? Love these more than the Morimoto XB.

[@TacticalTrainer223]

I just installed the Alpha Black tail lights yesterday and love them. I want these headlights really badly but oof that price tag 😂

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah they aren’t cheap. The G2 luxx are nice too!

[@MediaByRunnr]

Sweet video🔥🔥

[@andyham6094]

Have morimoto headlights with the amber drl, morimoto taillights and fog lights. Couldn’t be happier and the best plug and play lights for the 4Runner hands down imo

[@1rstTry]

Have you tried any others? No? Didn’t think so 😂

[@XPLRNW]

I'm currently in the process of doing some MODS for my 4Runner for my channel as well... awesome B roll!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Awesome, thanks!

[@dant.2204]

Best looking 4runner out there man!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@dant.2204]

@@OverlandEngineer hope to see you around MN! I just picked up my 15 limited. I need to get wheels ASAP lol

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@dant.2204 come to rigs and coffee! Public Facebook event for it in the twin cities!

[@4qu4]

Hello from Oregon! Do you sell your used parts? By the time I get interested in the parts you rock, you go and change them lol. Let me know! I like what you do with your 4Runner! I finally purchased one of my own and you are an inspiration for sure. Thanks for your content!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Awesome! Thanks for the support! Shoot me an email at [e-mail].

[@dave1096]

Lights look crazy good.... The startup sequence is pretty slick. It didnt take long for folks to ask about getting rid of the DRLs 😅 All the cars in Canada have had DRLs since the 90s I think. No one cares. Any car that has lights on means it occupied and has potential to be moving or pull out in front of you.

[@OverlandEngineer]

I mean many cars in the USA have had DRLs too but not LED DRLs.

[@jordanc8926]

Those things look killer. I see you changed up your tires again, are they the same 285/75/17? I think they're Baja boss at's how do you like them in the rain and snow?

[@OverlandEngineer]

🤫🤫🤫Haha video coming but you are right. Message me on IG.

[@camirenvarela2159]

I love the gtr lights and been saving up for them for my 4runner build? Would love to take them off your hands if you still have them?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@cadillacshak5600]

Looks awesome! Just ridiculous that Toyota didn't just do leds from the factory...

[@jimbronzie3155]

Looks great! How did you drop down your diodes from the top of the roof rack to the front of it? I want to get these for my Prinsu rack but I don't want them perched up high on top.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Sherpa is prototyping brackets. The wind faring gets completely removed. I’ve made custom little brackets. My Sherpa rack video and SS5 bracket short/SS5 install video all cover it!

[@jimbronzie3155]

@@OverlandEngineer Aahhh, I see. I thought you had a Prinsu rack. I'm trying to figure out how to make it work. I will pull up your video. Thanks!

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@jimbronzie3155 prinsus and Sherpa racks are the same width and use the same extrusion crossbar so it’s same same in the regard.

[@miggyzumba71]

You sell your old lights yet???

[@chandlercarlson2412]

Any condensation issues? I’ve heard their lights have that issue

[@OverlandEngineer]

No but I would say don’t expect any of the Chinese manufactured lights to be perfect. Focus on the warranty. I think it’s inevitable for most but the question is how the company will take care of you. You can also reseal them yourself if it’s really of worry.

[@gilbertoriveraayala4535]

Hey need to validate I have a Runner 2023 and that same yellow wire I left it disconnected. The question is that now DRL only turn on when side markers are on. Is that supposed to be like that?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Did you wire up the positive wire to an add a fuse?

[@gilbertoriveraayala4535]

@@OverlandEngineer nice it now work. It was just a no good fuse selection. 10a instead of the INJ. Quick question the visual effect of the signal lights not aligned with the sequential form on the same headlight, can you assist on how to make them to be flashing at the same time?

[@billnalepa]

Selling the Olds?

[@kimberlywilson9282]

I Have a 2022 trd pro 4Runner and the lights are so bright that people are constantly flashing me at night. I give a quick flash back so they can see I don’t have my brights on and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Does anyone else have this problem. I would change the lights out but I believe the after market lights are even brighter? Any suggestions??

[@OverlandEngineer]

I would just say aim them down more if you are being flashed. I haven’t been flashed in like a year-ish. I use the back of low cars at 10-20 ft as my gauge to help dial in the height because all the standard ways online I think aren’t right for lifted rigs…idk they don’t seem to work quite right.

[@kimberlywilson9282]

@@OverlandEngineer thank you, it’s really becoming an issue.

[@nickrecktrades]

LETS GO.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Pretty fire!!!

[@stevenlee2601]

Hey can i buy your old headlights ?

[@_WATTS_Gamer]

I just got my 23 TRD Pro today. Drove with low beams at night and I can barely see 30 feet in front of me. Any suggestions? Stock should be a little better than that right ?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Hmm…are they aimed correctly? Seems odd. I thought new new 4Runner came stock with LEDs now.

[@_WATTS_Gamer]

@@OverlandEngineer They are LED but I may have to have them looked at. So I am clueless on this stuff. How do they change the aim ? Is that even possible ?

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@_WATTS_Gamer little bolts on the interior should change the height they point…I’ve heard they are quite bright…

[@gregorypolk6099]

Couldn't get my gtr lights to do start up sequence..., why do you think that is?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Manufacturer defect...it should trigger when you turn it off and on

[@racingfortheson]

Intro is good

[@OverlandEngineer]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Lmaobro56]

Front and back Morimoto owner from hawaii, cops don’t typically care about tinted lights unless you’re being a douche. Care more about tinted windows not in spec. Just have to change back to stock when it comes time for safety. Cops with 4Runners have all these styles of lights

[@OverlandEngineer]

Gotcha, good to know. Thanks for commenting!

[@soledadmonstabreh]

@Yeet safety check inspector from a dealership (rubbah dodge). I was told by David from recon that as long as lights are not tinted with film and if aftermarket headlights/taillights/side markers have DOT/SAE stamping. They are Street legal. Also if reflector style headlamps have aftermarket HID/LED bulb, ballast must have DOT stamping. 🤙

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@soledadmonstabreh good to know!

[@rand0mGT]

Trd Jon just changed his headlights too…

[@OverlandEngineer]

Great minds think a like. Total coincidence that it happened the same day.

[@nockgsx7450]

🤘🏻😑🤘🏻

[@OverlandEngineer]

🤙

[@robmcgrath5400]

$1500 for lights?!?!? WOW

[@OverlandEngineer]

For similar design headlights from Ford/Audi/BMW/etc. cost $1500 per side. It's what non-halogen headlight enclosures cost people just typically get it rolled into the cost of a vehicle.

[@johng241]

I am finding wherever I can to report how terrible Alpha rex products are and their customer service. I had a set purchased for a toyota. Impossible to level them from the install and they did not want to help. Always the customers fault. I then had an issue that everyone kept flashing me and I later discovered the lights were constantly changing brightness on their own. shortly after that, they filled up with so much condensation that it looked like someone poured water into them. The units are not even a year old. I have been trying to work with Alpha Rex for months now and they keep telling me they are looking into it if I can ever get them to respond. Makes it impossible to drive your vehicle when the lights don’t work and there is no concern from the company to address. Absolutely horrible customer service.

[@a04a27]

i was going for alpharex. morimoto is bad as well i have them gen 2

[@eurika7655]

Biggest problem I have with Toyota headlights. They turn yellow and become quickly fogged from driving. Cheap plastics. I'd say buy aftermarket soon as you purchase your 4 runner. And when you sell it replace the fog and head lights with the OEM ones.

[@cristianortega5850]

Light output looks like crap.

[@XploreAz]

Those Alpharex lights suck on the road. Your footage @18:32 shows just how horrible they are. You can barely see in front of the vehicle.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Nah, they are fine in my opinion. Just depends on how you want to angle them. Most people on KZbin film with iPhone and their filming adjusts to the lowlight and overshows light output. I angle mine way down because I drive in the city mostly and don’t want to blind people. I have plenty of light options in the country :)

[@johnnyc0811]

Waste of money.

[@OverlandEngineer]

To each their own.

[@rickjames9256]

What an project to replace a headlight only

[@OverlandEngineer]

Really not that hard...takes about 30 minutes