CYi5's '99 4Runner Buildup

[CYi5]

CYi5- How do you like the Hella 4000's? Which beam do you have? I am looking into lighting and although I would love some lightforce 240s, the price tag is out of control. The 4000 Euro-beams look to be a great option. I love your 4runner, she's pretty.

Thanks for the compliment . I love the Hellas. For the price you can't get a more solid light; the all metal housing is very nice. The Euro-beam pretty much splits a 4000 fog and 4000 pencil, so it's a nice compromise. They come with 100w bulbs, but I would suggest doing the HID conversion ($40 DDM Tuning 4500k temp) to bring the wattage down (PnP, super easy and worth it). I've had mine on the truck for at least 6-7 years, never had an issue.

It might be cool to do one euro, one fog Ausi style.

The lightforce lights are nice, but I think there's a lot of hype surrounding them too.

[AlexJet]

Thanks for the compliment . I love the Hellas. For the price you can't get a more solid light; the all metal housing is very nice. The Euro-beam pretty much splits a 4000 fog and 4000 pencil, so it's a nice compromise. They come with 100w bulbs, but I would suggest doing the HID conversion ($40 DDM Tuning 4500k temp) to bring the wattage down (PnP, super easy and worth it). I've had mine on the truck for at least 6-7 years, never had an issue.

It might be cool to do one euro, one fog Ausi style.

The lightforce lights are nice, but I think there's a lot of hype surrounding them too.

In addition to CYi5 comments.
I have 4000s on both of my 4Runners and on Land Cruiser. Those are the best lights on the market from my perspective. We have a guy with 240 and we compared the light outputs. I like the Hella for more solid light. I have Euro beam. Ausie's usually do driving + fog. In this case Euro beam duplicate both pattern in one. I have another pair of Hella fogs on the vehicle and they do not any significant benefit when 4000 are on. I have 3 lights, so I aimed center slightly higher then outboard one, so I have full coverage.

[CYi5]

In addition to CYi5 comments.
I have 4000s on both of my 4Runners and on Land Cruiser. Those are the best lights on the market from my perspective. We have a guy with 240 and we compared the light outputs. I like the Hella for more solid light. I have Euro beam. Ausie's usually do driving + fog. In this case Euro beam duplicate both pattern in one. I have another pair of Hella fogs on the vehicle and they do not any significant benefit when 4000 are on. I have 3 lights, so I aimed center slightly higher then outboard one, so I have full coverage.

Good to know about the light spread, will save me some money in the future!

[Costman13]

Great to know. Thanks for the info!

[extrmsob293]

What size is your rear icon shock?

[CYi5]

What size is your rear icon shock?

Good question, I don't think I measured them when I put them in and IVD's website isn't much help. E-mailing them will surely get an answer.

[CYi5]

I seem to have a noise issue when I start the truck. It cranks fine, but on the final crank a loud metal clang happens, almost like a metal shield is being struck. After the truck starts it runs as normal, no issues. So this is making me lean towards some starter issue...Any ideas? Maybe the starter isn't disengaging fully? Starter contacts worn out?

[red87]

That's a weird noise. Try disconnecting the fuel pump relay and starting it. Just to isolate the starter