Building Custom Retrofit Headlights For A 3RD Gen 4Runner!

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Building a set of custom retrofit headlights for the 3rd gen (1996-2002) Toyota 4Runner!
Merch!: avrcustoms.com/
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Parts used in this video:
D2S projectors: ebay.us/rRLgSR
Panamera switchback shrouds amzn.to/3qF7NEy
H4 harness: amzn.to/3seXuHG
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Black side marker lights: ebay.us/ahrUoJ
4runner build list:
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Energy Steering Rack Bushings: amzn.to/3lejvWm
D2S projectors: amzn.to/3afbVom
Panamera switchback shrouds: ebay.us/Aafpuy
Headlight harness: amzn.to/3iEUjXz
Headlight sealant: amzn.to/3ac4PAG
Black side marker lights: ebay.us/ahrUoJ
Tail Lights: ebay.us/14If6u
Grill: ebay.us/RFOLa7
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Headunit: amzn.to/3mwVZmW
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@scubbarookie 3 года назад

Nice work! Thank you for the step by step coverage, and attention to detail on this retrofit installation. This should encourage many enthusiasts to take this project on. 👍

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@levimonsen1006 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I really want retrofits for my 4Runner, but don’t wanna pay 600 bucks for some nomad retrofits. I’ve looked for DIY videos but none were any good excerpt for maybe Will from Nomad’s video. Defiantly think I’m gonna be doing this. Also, for anyone that wants the blacked out side markers, put your existing ones in a bucket of Purple Power for an hour, it removes the chrome inside and gets the same effect.

@flexapex9801 Год назад

That kid Will from nomad took a lot of peoples money he’s a thief pos.

@justinjenkins2391 5 месяцев назад

Do i take the cover off them and if so how?

@willb3018 3 года назад

I wish I lived somewhere where you got light fluffy snow you could blow off like that. When not getting sleet or ice, 90% of the snow is heavy wet stuff. Love the work you do. Common sense budget friendly mods.

@mapledixie 3 года назад

Best video I've seen so far on this. Showing the grinding of the necessary parts on the projector is absolutely key.

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad i can help!!

@arvindriddick 3 года назад

Austin You are not just a mechanic You are a car hero 😅

@MySunroofWorks 3 года назад

"What's Austin doing with that leaf blower?" mindblown. I feel like my whole life has been a waste now.🤣🤣🤣

@austinniemela 3 года назад

😂😂

@AR-ji4ih 3 года назад

Austin, like alway you make it look so easy. Thanks for all the good advice. Very helpful.

@smplyizzy 3 года назад

Boy it would interesting to have guy you got this truck from see it when your done.

@NaveenKumar-oj7xh 3 года назад

The what?

@xraydoge5430 3 года назад

I would see love that to too also bro

@dhu1042476 3 года назад

Nice install vid!! I upgraded to an HID kit from a different source on a 2nd gen 4runner and am amazed at the difference compared to stock even with the cheaper projector I bought. Might break them apart again to paint the reflector black. I kinda' dig that. Love the channel.

@beso4247 3 года назад

Hey Austin love watching you and Devin the passion for cars is unmatched. Can you make a playlist with just the runner?

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thanks man! Yeah I’ll make a playlist 👍👍

@RedRabbit4230 6 месяцев назад

@austinniemela I wished you weren't so far away from me. I'd drive my vehicle to you and let YOU DO MY LIGHTS FO ME!!! 😢😢😢😢 SOUTHEASTERN DISABLED VET.

@SteveJayWiseman 3 года назад

Thank you for a great tutorial!!!! I’m going to do mine next!!!

@troyhodulik5542 3 года назад

I can't believe I missed this notification for over 7 minutes! Austin posts; I watch.

@christopherbrown5338 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much for the info on the DRL's. Oh, I see you can just pull a fuse under the hood as well.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Same as the custom set I made really love the panameras got the 2.0 IN mine

@Jmonzy1 3 года назад

Nice work, it also provides confidence as the tools and stuff you use is not out of reach for most home mechanics.

@andrewesposito5650 3 года назад

I really appreciate your attention to detail and patience,it makes watching the videos very enjoyable!

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@Anders0nic 3 года назад

Very nice work all the way through. Blackout housings really aren’t my cup of tea. It feels like now you have a lot more work in that font end to make it worthwhile. Maybe an 01 Tacoma front end swap? That Taco grill would look great with those new headlight housings. Regardless, top notch my friend!

@2endsformacircle762 3 года назад

Damn bro. I'm digging all your builds.

@Vang_Outdoors 3 года назад

Nice DIY deciding to do my own too this helps a lot! I was wondering how long did it take you?

@DonnieDeLo4577 Год назад

Dude heck yea! I’m gonna be using this similar method for my Xterra headlights soon! Thanks so much

@deniseyanez8596 3 года назад

I'm so jealous I never knew you can do that to your headlights. Your 4runner looks great !!! I have a 2001 4runner and I get a lot of ideas but since I'm a woman there are somethings I will leave to a professional. What an AWESOME job you did. Keep up the good work...

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@luigisobreruedas2749 2 года назад

Muy buen trabajo 👌🏻

@RobBread1 3 года назад

That looks so good. I wish I can do the same mod for my CR-V

@melidigitaki1475 3 года назад

Wow ...... amazing transformation to the lights bro!!!! Just wow!!!!

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@projectjster 2 года назад

This video is awesome, I recently put Mini D2s 5.0s in my 01 4Runner. Second set I’ve done. First set with my 2000 4Runner. Don’t have access to a sand blaster so used oven cleaner to dissolve the chrome bits. I’m thinking of maybe redoing mine and going with that Panamera shroud. I have the demon eyes in mine and love the look but I still want more. Thank you for all the 4Runner videos. Love your work!

@austinniemela 2 года назад

Sweet!! Thanks!!

@MrQdawgs 3 года назад

Another stellar custom job!!! What paint did you use? Does it have to be a special paint to withstand the heat inside and to adhere to the plastic housing?

@bubbafringman1864 3 года назад

So, when you click your heels together when you get in the car, that lets you know you're not in Kansas anymore?

@ernestorodriguez6869 3 года назад

Exelente video, saludos desde mexico brother!👋

@noahbaird1901 Год назад

Thank you so much for your help and some new ideas!

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

These 3rd gen runners are pretty easy retro fits compared to others

@emanuelrosales2078 3 года назад

Saludos gente desde Hidalgo México buen trabajo

@JEREMY120983 3 года назад

Of the nicest effect! Good job.

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Thanks!

@cadencefinley7946 2 года назад

Hoping to do my 2001 4Runner here soon!!! Awesome video!! What HID kit did you use specifically. It gives me many options but I’m not sure which to be choosing

@reinholdw1800 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

@Elpelondelasmotos 2 месяца назад

Thanks bro, it's being helpful for me.

@baileyboyens 3 года назад

Dude awesome you made me realize this is totally something I could do myself!! It looks sick

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Do it!!!

@KRIS-hi4wt 3 года назад

Salut PERFEKT very nice 🤩 FRANCE

@kayleighdrouin6378 Год назад

Thank you for the work up. In a 3rd gen owning lady and can't wait to do it myself

@luismiguelherrerap 3 года назад

Wow looks fantastic 👍

@landodon9247 3 года назад

I’m glad you didn’t make this build a 10 min one it’s detailed 😊

@knuth80 3 года назад

Alright!! This is how I got hooked! The retrofit on the red truck got the subscription to the channel 😀

@peterlindvall7671 3 года назад

Looks great! Why did you get D2S over H1? I'm doing a similar swap on Ur Tacoma, and run the shrouds for the DRL.

@bdk323 3 года назад

Had to add another comment for those who are worried about putting your housing into the oven you can use a heat gun it takes longer to get the housing open but works that's how I got my housings open.

@spikemullikin 3 года назад

Nice job - thank you.

@MussaKZN 3 года назад

Never before have I had snow on my vehicle but when you hit the wipers I said to myself that was easy you should just use a blower to get the rest of the snow off!! Next minute the blower comes out!!! “Toyota minds think alike”

@austinniemela 3 года назад

👌👌

@cmart9240 2 года назад

Man that looks sick af. Now you just need black turns and tails to match.

@captainc7123 3 года назад

nothing better than a leaf blower on the fluffy stuff

@matthewmattucci5712 3 года назад

Just about to put my lenses back on for my 3rd gen, making my first video on it! love the channel!

@gsamgale5185 3 года назад

They look amazing keep it up

@jerrykeyser2336 4 месяца назад

Your work is so cool

@Ohiocountryboy-se2cn 3 года назад

I love 4runners. The rear window goes down. I used it to pull the hot air out in the summer.

@Miguel-vc6rr 3 года назад

Turned out nice!

@realizt420 3 года назад

Yall got that pretty snow my snow is wet and icy and slushy need a ice scrapper.

@michaellindon5688 3 года назад

Super job!

@aaronwhite979 3 года назад

Looks good man! Those amber lenses were not on the outside only on my Tacoma. I found a set of “depo” corner lights on eBay that are black housing and clear reflectors for it.

@billpiech7564 2 года назад

Yeah but they cost a ton of money. I looked at them yesterday.

@RPyne 3 года назад

I'm super jealous of your snow! I'm stuck in the hell hot vegas heat.

@scottkailey1 3 года назад

Super cool!

@jaromnord8325 3 года назад

Spray tint over the amber part of the side markers!

@jason328d6 3 года назад

If I send you some factory Ram lights can you build them for me? You have a budding business here. Your attention to detail is on point.

@jimmadonna1436 3 года назад

You look happy. Glad to see that! Nice work as usual! How long did you leave the lights in the oven to take apart the lens?

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Took about 15 minutes

@jimmadonna1436 3 года назад

@@austinniemela thanks.

@gregjohnson4760 3 года назад

finding those those sidemarkers without the amber and by themselves was pretty tough even for my 1st gen taco

@kyledurrett8134 3 года назад

Long one, appreciate the videos tho dude. Keep up the good work!

@eddieellison7679 3 года назад

New leather on the seats should be next. That would transform that thing for sure.

@douglasthompson2740 2 года назад

Are those HID lights? If so why did you choose them over LED's? I have been running 6500K and 7000K LED's for several years with very good results and the cost was good. Just twist out the old and twist in the new. Dead simple and quick.

@monkeybarmonkeyman 3 года назад

Don't cut the wire - just pull the pin and tape it off.

@terrylaskiwski2349 3 года назад

Great video! What year of 4runner did you install those on? I have an 02, and need to disable the DLR's as well, heard its different procedure on different year trucks, so just double checking and hoping that an 02 as well :)

@austinniemela 3 года назад

Mine is a 02 as well!

@terrylaskiwski2349 3 года назад

@@austinniemela Awesome! Thanks for the reply! I've had the stuff to build new headlights for a couple years now, and with you video I think I can get it done right the first time :) Thanks again!

@deimosphob 2 года назад

SRQ makes clear black corners

@victorduchene5194 2 года назад

Hi there, Love what you doing on 4x4! Great work! Would you have some advice led projector for a 2nd gen 4runner? thanks

@1uzfe 3 года назад

Clear the amber next? 👀👀 Looks awesome either way

@mattk6222 3 года назад

You’re the GOAT for making this video

@farkookneebah 3 года назад

Hey Champ, should of re-chromed the lights. It will project up to 50% more light. But as usual great job :)

@ML-dl1cp 3 года назад

was it an aesthetic choice to paint the housings black? Or it it necessary to keep from blinding oncoming traffic? I want to do the same conversion but I don't like the black housing look. Could it be done without painting the reflectors? Or maybe painting them in a mat silver that doesn't reflect as much?

@NoLimitsFunGarage 2 года назад

Nice vid. you are very creative. I have a question Austin, can I do the black out thing and keep the original reflector? I'm planning in doing it on a 90 series prado, I'm at a country where I can't buy from amazon/ebay to get the projectors. would you get bad illumination if you keep the stock projector assembly?

@natedoghd1986 7 месяцев назад

Did you ever do this?

@NoLimitsFunGarage 7 месяцев назад

@@natedoghd1986 nop

@defiancegarage9896 3 года назад

I think that I would have made a small spanner wrench that would fit two of the notches in the nut. then just tighten it up

@robnymontero2060 Год назад

Hello Austin, great job man, you are mi inspiration. I didi the same with my Four runner 3rd gen. but i would like to know how you do to allign thats lights, I mean, the height, the distance between the car and the wall, and the distance between both lights. Please I trust on you can help me. Thanks

@JoseOrtega-zj9xx 3 года назад

Mexican troka se mira perrona 😅

@xotic8617 3 года назад

How come u d/c the daytime running lights, isn’t it only the side markers that are on and not the headlights ?? Then you would have had the leds in the rings u installed come on with the drl yeah?

@xotic8617 3 года назад

Awesome job though they look gr8

@FlynDirty1 3 года назад

Nice job

@ibutd 3 года назад

Smoke those turn signals and led them bro ;)

@waihale 3 года назад

that is awesome

@mundovilla257 2 года назад

What's up dude, I have a 2000 Camry and my question is does the same process apply to the my Camry headlights? Awesome video by the way, very detailed.

@Elnatural187 3 года назад

Good shit!

@alfredolopez8211 2 года назад

The lights look great. I have a Tacoma 2002, to put the lights on where can I find the parts ? And how would I put them on? Thank you very much .

@wtrdogg20 3 года назад

Dedicated work...Good work... but I personally leave that SUV details and features as original as possible, perhaps respect for an iconic Toyota model. There are high quality LED bulbs to get a great night driving illumination without messing with the stock headlamps.

@alexhafko5667 2 года назад

No matter how much you want to maintain stock on your vehicle, do not put leds in reflector housings. You blind the hell out of other drivers and usually leds in reflectors put out even less light than stock. Visibility in bad weather is pretty awful too. Been there done it. If you want leds, you have to do a proper retrofit. End of story.

@Umarov_us_ 3 года назад

Wow super

@PyrateRumRunner 2 года назад

You are powering straight off the battery but did I miss how you are connecting to the stock harness for on/off control?

@NaveenKumar-oj7xh 3 года назад

Dang Son. Hopefully your next mod will be a mesh grill.

@bdk323 3 года назад

Everyone pay attention to what Austin just did it's the standard for HID retrofit. Too many just purchase bulbs that fit into your standard reflective housing that's not right. Look at the light when he turns the bulbs on and notice how the lights make a sharp line across the wall granted in a Z type pattern but basically a line. That insures your not blinding oncoming traffic and will keep you from attracting police attention if your in a state that's picky with light laws.

@jamiegerman8021 3 года назад

They've just made it illegal in the UK to chuck in LED/HID in halogen units as so many people was doing this & obviously blinding oncoming traffic! I want to retrofit some decent HID units onto my X Trail.

@nam3tag11q7 Год назад

I wish people actually understood how to put LED’s into headlights,,,, its not as simple as changing a bulb site you can do it that way but it’s not right

@pemghustlewomanlife6425 3 года назад

AWESOME!✔👍 Can I just send you mine, and you send me a bill? Nice Outro!

@Remydelco 2 года назад

What paint and primer combo were you using ??

@javier4764 3 года назад

👏👏👏👏👏

@TheDeGangsta 3 года назад

Нормальный свет!

@user-wu5yb1cn6m 3 года назад

Ксенон будет греть и краска начнет отгарать

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Yours dosent have the daytime running light Box next to the battery?

@carabkismayo6287 Год назад

Tnks bro

@contagiousingenuityagency5273 4 месяца назад

Hi Austin, do you ever go downtown Spokane? I could've sworn I've seen your rig with the Porsche style shrouds multiple times from the Ice Ribbon on Spokane Falls Blvd.