FJ Cruiser Suspension & Vland Headlights Review

[@reminaya]

Also, our blinker was going fast intermittently as well, and turned out the the bulb wasn't out (even though I bought another bulb, ugh), and it was just a loose connection on the bulb itself from bouncing around. Nice work on your video.

[@reminaya]

On our '10, we had a REALLY annoying squeak that, after much bouncing of the front bumper, turned out to be an metal air conditioning line exiting from the radiator (condenser?), that barely touched the bumper on the lower right side as you face the front of the vehicle. A quick spray of WD40 silenced it. We also had/ have creaking from skid plates. Every oil change should also get a bit of grease where the plates meet before re-installing. We did front and rear Expedition One bumpers (for FJ AND '09 Tundra- winches and Diode Dynamics fogs) with a heavily modded swing out tire carrier to hold Co2 tank and an 11lb propane tank, as well as a basket above the tire. Heavy business for sure. Great looking FJ btw, and we were kind of freaked out at the headlight mods! Very cool! Too broke to do much else unless we hit the lottery. Also, did you re-gear after putting on the 35's?

[@the_stable5534]

Wow sounds like you have a serious set up! I haven’t noticed much squeaking from anywhere else ( knock on wood ) so hopefully it stays that way. I haven’t done much to the FJ since this video. From all the research the Vland head lights seem like a hit or miss. Some people have 0 issues others have a ton. I think I fell in the middle. I haven’t done a rear gear yet but it’s definitely on my list along with a rear bumper that has a swing out for the spare.

[@reminaya]

@@the_stable5534 Either way, the headlights look great. Our mod budget has been exhausted, and 5 dollar gas is just so "California". Thanks Noose 'em! For the record, we have a Northstar slide in pop top camper in the bed of the Tundra (best mod of both vehicles so far) which I can't recommend highly enough. Occasionally we take both vehicles and head for the hills or desert. Because of the gas prices, that isn't happening very often. We're running 33 10.5's on the FJ, and while re-gearing isn't what's needed, a supercharger would be nice, but again, we'd need to win the lotto, right? With that said, all the mods mean nothing if you don't get the family out to nature (or yourself and your friends), so plan some outings as often as possible before you start turning grey (like me, lol)! The wife and I are stoked for you, that you're healthy, sharp as a tack, and recognize the value of what we do and why.

[@mpsjr81]

Nice video. I put this same kit on my wife's 2007 FJ last year with the recommended bulbs from VLAND and had the same issue with the high beams. Out of the box, the projectors only worked when the headlight switch was on high, so I swapped the wires like many suggested. That made them work with the switch on low, but switching to high beams turns them off. When you turn them on as originally wired, like you said in the video, you can hear something making noise. I think there is some type of baffle/door in the enclosure that moves up and down to switch from low to high by blocking some of the light.

[@the_stable5534]

I’m sorry you’re having the same issues as well, unfortunately I haven’t made too much progress with them. If I end up figuring them out I’ll definitely do an update video!

[@rodneys1023]

Im having the same problem i brought mines through mostplus and still waiting on help.

[@the_stable5534]

@@rodneys1023 wishing you the best with getting help! Mine are useable but still aren’t correct.

[@shanesherwood8051]

Same problem here bulbs go out when you hit bright. I am wandering if it is because with a stock bulb with two filaments, the power is cut to the low beam side. If it is only using a single filament bulb on low then switching to high wound cut the power to the bulb. Could be wrong just trying to think through it.🤔

[@tutusdng4644]

Guys this is simple to solve. I had the same issue with he High and low beam. U need to have a full circuit setup. Ping me so I can assist the max I can.

[@ernestt3075]

One of the comments on Amazon about this product mentions to switch the wires connecting into the external relay in the back of the housing, seems to resolve the high low beam issue. . Hope this helps

[@tutusdng4644]

Yep that's correct. U are switching the wires because these are going to a diode, which allows the current to flow one way only... If u do the opposite, it won't work

[@MF-fg9rq]

This worked for me, fixed the high and low beam issue. Still trying to figure out the blinker issue.

[@ernestt3075]

If you look on Amazon. One of the comments say you need to switch the two wires coming from the external relay at the back of the housing Hope this helps. Good luck.

[@francis0escoffery]

i have this light.. i still cant find a way to get the highbeam to work lol also the normal protector lights are always on

[@the_stable5534]

I think my high beams are always on lol but they are somehow flipped because when I turn my high beams on only the rdl’s come on. I’ve still been missing with them and will do a video if I figure them out lol

[@ernestt3075]

Switch the wires going into the relay.

[@the_stable5534]

@@ernestt3075 I seen that and tried but it didn’t do anything for me

[@MF-fg9rq]

There's a grey connection with a green wire and a red wire.. switch those around and connect them to the white and blue wire.

[@chrisvalles457]

Awesome video! Quick question.... on the headlights what did the daytime red wire connect to? Thank you in advance

[@the_stable5534]

Thank you I appreciate it! If I’m thinking of the right wire, that red one is just going out of where the led is. I’m not sure if it’s daytime or not. I disconnected the actually daytime running lights

[@chrisvalles457]

Gotcha sounds good. Thank you! Im havin a tough time with it. I cant seem to get the high beam up n running either. And Vland seems to have all numbers disconnected.. anyways thank you for the help bud!

[@the_stable5534]

@@chrisvalles457 yeah I never found a solution for the head lights. My high beams are always on still

[@chrisvalles457]

Update! Switched relay wires and all works as it should!!!!

[@the_stable5534]

@@chrisvalles457 sweet! What ended up being your problem?

[@mikecolton5705]

grease the rubber? or silicone? Grease dries out the rubber, while silicone doesn't. You can prob clean it up after the fact.

[@Elizabeth-d3k8z]

Who does your hair, it looks great!!!

[@GainzB4Gamez]

You ever figure out the lights??

[@the_stable5534]

@@GainzB4Gamez Not the low beams. I run the DRLs most of the team. When I fully turn the brights in, the Hi beams come one. With the light bar, and the brights I have plenty of light if I need it. I don’t believe it’ll get better than that

[@MichaelSmith-cn9of]

The taillights don't come with a reverse bulb as well.

[@the_stable5534]

Oh sweet thank you, I haven’t had time to pull it apart yet. Do you have the same set up? Do you know what bulbs I’d need?

[@MichaelSmith-cn9of]

@@the_stable5534 No I've been researching vigorously lol and on the schematics it shows no reverse bulb including in kits! I believe it's a regular type of probably halogen?

[@the_stable5534]

@@MichaelSmith-cn9of Okay, thank you! I’ll start looking into it as well and will let you know if I find anything!

[@AramatOverlanding]

FYI. I checked out the S-Pod and went back and forth between that and the Auxbeam and decided on the latter. Have used it for the last few months and works great. Super easy hookup too. Just my .02 cents.

[@the_stable5534]

Thanks! I appreciate it, I’ll have to check it out

[@kerepeti]

Hi. For me the half of the DRL on left side just stoped working. Any ideas folks? Thanks

[@jdelavega82]

i got a theory or a guess as to why they turn off when you switch your high beams on. i have an FJ with stock headlights and when i bought the fj it had 2 round lights bolted on bumper not sure if that was stock or how they came originally (they may have because i also got to "FJ" covers for them) because i see alot of FJs around with just the regular old headlights with no extra ones on bumper. anyways back to waht i was saying. when i switch my high beams on the headlights turn off and the 2 others light up as my high beams. could it be possible that the vlands were meant to be set up with 2 extra lights? in my case i want to get the vland headlights but will keep those 2 extra lights aswell for my high beams. wonder if it'll work. also did you have to reverse the wires in order to have the projectors stay on on the low beam setting. thanks. about to get this set up and came across your videos. good stuff man.

[@the_stable5534]

Thank you I appreciate it! I’ve seen the second set of lights your talking about on fj’s before, I’m not sure if they are a factory option or not like you said. That could be the problem, I’m not to sure. Currently, when I turn the headlight switch forward once, the DRL’s come on. So at night I just use that, and the pod lights to see if I need them without it blinding people. If I turn the headlight switch all the way forward, the brights ( projectors) come on and they are extremely bright. They work good enough for me now, I haven’t messed with them since.

[@moeq8549]

Hello - I just watched your video as I am experiencing similar issues. Any updates?

[@the_stable5534]

Not since this video, they work decently now. I use the RDLs most of the time and I have the brights when I need them. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s as good as it’s going to get lol

[@allensoule3792]

Did they help you get it fixed mine are doing the same thing

[@the_stable5534]

No, I reached out one time to them in the beginning abs I just got the feeling they weren’t really helpful. After I got the correct LED’s and fixed the tail lights, I haven’t messed with them again. They work good enough now for me

[@geoh3293]

Great content 🤙🏾💯

[@the_stable5534]

Thank you!

[@rodadams1250]

Hey bro really liked the video. I am thinking about installing the V Land lights on my 2013 FJ, so will be interesting to see how they go. You said in ur video that your lift is 2-2.5", what size are ur tyres?

[@the_stable5534]

Thank you! Hopefully you’ll be one of the lucky ones and get a set without any problems. I still think the vland lights look amazing, just had to work all the kinks out in my case and I’m running 35’s

[@rodadams1250]

@@the_stable5534 thanks for your reply brother, I'll let you know how I go. I'm currently running 35's (315/70R17) but don't seem to have the same clearance as you, its supposed to be a Dobinsons 2" lift but I think not, I'll have to re-look at the suspension. if you had the measurement from centre of wheel hub to guard that would be awesome to have to give me something to work on. Thanks again brother. keep it safe.

[@the_stable5534]

@@rodadams1250 I think the difference could be I did a 1in body lift as well. I think I’m one of my videos I failed to mention that. I don’t have that measurement currently, I’ll have to try to get it later.

[@marianoescobedo03]

are the vland headlights plug and play ?

[@the_stable5534]

They are but there are a lot of problems. From my understanding you take the risk when you buy them. Some sets are better than others

[@chustinharris2342]

Keep up the good content. 👍

[@the_stable5534]

Thanks bro!

[@Henry-wy3fk]

I would try replace your battery. Low battery can give you funny electrical issues.

[@the_stable5534]

I’ll get it checked out next, thanks!

[@bkl8804]

Bruh, you changed the grill to look all range Rover. Pretty fail brah...pretty fail.

[@the_stable5534]

I understand it’s a history thing and it’s a huge fj thing with the round lights. I just think this looks better🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bkl8804]

@@the_stable5534 That's cool. Not everyone is an "FJ Purist". I used to own a '77 FJ40. Selling it is one of my biggest regrets.

[@the_stable5534]

@@bkl8804 oh yeah, that’s a tough one