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Some more trail-run pics and a few updates: Bumped my front coils up, now on the 3rd notch. Also installed a reman'd "Toyoda" power steering rack and put on OEM LBJ's. After all that stuff was done, threw on the Budbuilt belly skid (finally) and got it aligned. Then went wheeling...

Awesome 1st gen! I'm interested to see how you like the Blazeland LT. Back in my Yota pickup days, I really wanted to give it a try! To stay on topic: 20120623-IMG_1990 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

I really appreciate the comments and compliments everyone! I spend way too much time browsing this site and not enough participating, I love it over here on Expo.

A couple shots from the weekend: 20120617-IMG_1928 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 20120617-IMG_1951 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

LOVE it! I've always had a soft spot for a clean 70...

Thanks! Yah I didn't really document the process as I guess I should have. It's just your "regular" Satoshi grille mod. I used some mesh with the round holes vs. the chicken wire style. The TOYOTA emblem is from a 1990 4Runner. Thanks a lot for the compliment! Here are a couple shots from my...

Thanks, the build is finally starting to take shape! I sold my projector headlights to a friend of mine. I actually have a small headlight modification business and I build retrofitted headlights for people. I sold mine because I am currently building another set for my truck using Lexus LS460...

UPDATES: Sold my Lightforce Blitz Sold my LC80 wheels and BFG KM2s - CBI rear bumper on order and is "supposed" to ship June 1 - Purchased new wheels/tires A few pics with tha new kicks: Wheels - ProComp 7069, 16x8, 4" BS (same wheel as the popular 8069 but is 'matte' finished instead of...

Yes, they are the TRS Blazers. They are the only projector that would squeeze in there! Yah, I agree! I've got the factory 3rd gen headlights on now and wow, they are terrible. Even worse after having a retrofit on the truck for a few months....

My old setup (pictured in the OP): 20120130-IMG_0991-2 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 2010 Tundra 20120221-IMG_1034 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr 20120221-IMG_1037 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr My most recent, dual projectors: 20120406-IMG_1179 by Headlight Hookup, on Flickr...

No issues now that I am aware of. D2S bulbs are used in all of the projectors I have worked with and the bulbs load through the rear.

That's an interesting method of clearing the fresnal lenses, I've never heard of that. I am going to have to look into this! Post a link if you have one handy?? Wow, your pretty fast! The Morimoto projectors do simplify the process a lot for sure! Im still not to keen on using them...

The blinding oncoming traffic part, is a big concern and is another one of the many benefits of the projectors. All of the light is focused down low where you need it most on the low beams. There are several different projector options to choose from and some are easier than others to install...

You may have mounted the projectors slightly un-symetrically between the two headlamps. (I hope that makes sense!) Meaning: your projectors may have been pointed at an angle down/up too far when securing them to the reflector bowl causing you to have to over-adjust the reflector adjustment...

I'm really liking that first picture! Inspirational... makes me wanna leave town and head for the hills right now!

Hey Expo members, I actually did this project a few months ago and have since sold the set of headlights I am about to walk through. I was re-visiting this thread I had created on another forum and thought some members over here might find the info and comparison shots useful. A little...

Wow, excellent report and photos to help tell the tale. Hope your diggin' the new cruiser!

Thanks for the kind words! SOAZ - Great photos as well!

A couple from yesterday's Easter 2012 run: 20120408-IMG_1188 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 20120408-IMG_1241 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 20120408-IMG_1198 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 20120408-IMG_1194 by RickaShay24, on Flickr 20120408-IMG_1218 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

If your sticking to a non-long travel rig and want to replace the front end components, have a look into the Tacoma TRE and BJ "upgrade." There is a lot of info on it over on T4R.org and apparently the 1st gen Tacoma front end parts are a little more beefy. Something to consider....