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    Hi Guys,
    I've done the usual searches but came up with nothing, which was surprising. I was trolling eBay (as you do) and came across HB4 LED replacements, thought I wonder how these would go on the Prado Bumper driving light? Once I saw how much the 20w LEDs were, that got me thinking about HID upgrade. Has anyone given either of these a go, if so were you happy with the results? I can get 7.5w LEDs for $15 del, 20w LEDs for about $35 del, and 35w HIDs for $30 del thought these might add some good close in fill for night driving.
    Thanks
    Matt
    waltec
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    Last edited by waltec; 18-04-2013, 10:11 AM.
    2003 Prado Grande TD Auto Pearl White

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    The bumper lights are fog lights (sic) and not driving lights so the lens is just designed for spread and pissing off other drivers when the lights are on when there is no fog. You would need to replace the light completely to make it work properly.
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    • #3
      Wasn't planning to use them in city or around other drivers, was thinking more for remote night driving, thought the spread would light up the area close in front of the car, including the verge.
      2003 Prado Grande TD Auto Pearl White

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      • #4
        I found a 20W LED light bar that will fit in that space. Haven't got around to fitting them in yet. It will be going into the sovereign Bullbar to replace the foggies.

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        • #5
          My previous vehicle had a Ironman bar with the round 100mm foglights (similiar to ARB's lights) and they actually made very big difference illuminating the sides of the road and the road immediately in front of the car. But the standard 120 Prado fog lights are useless at lighting up extra parts of the road. I randomly turn them on and off when driving on country roads just to see if they make a difference and I feel as though they are just wasting 110 watts of my power.

          I am considering putting LED HB4 globes in there though, purely for w*nk factor, but havent made the purchase yet. They foglights have a reflective shield which cover the globe and am not sure of their width or depth, as the LED 'globes' appear to be quite long and wide.
          Fronty
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          Last edited by Fronty; 19-04-2013, 08:57 PM. Reason: spelling
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          • #6
            Hi Fronty,

            Had a good look at the fog light, you are right about the reflector, I have a spare set so easy to look.

            The lens is held on with 2 small screws and then stuck in with silicon, a little prising with screwdriver and off it came.
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            I didn't damage the silicon removing lens so think it will seal ok, without new silicon.

            Now just order so new bulbs.

            Matt
            2003 Prado Grande TD Auto Pearl White

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