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just did this to my NA exactly the same way, can’t recommend it enough. It’s even cheaper than those ugly halos that people use
Pros: highly recommended, cheaper
Vehicle:
Mazda
Overall, I am very happy with the results. The biggest pain was the amount of time and energy it took to research/learn about 4Runner headlights and the nuances between model years and aftermarket solutions. In the end, I spent $450 on headlights + $150 on a harness and came out with a high quality solution that far exceeds the halogens mine originally came with. For $600, I got OEM reliability for a critical car component. I’d say that’s a win.
Pros: high quality solution, OEM reliability
Cons: time and energy to research
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
I picked up the Toyota headlights from a dealership in Atlanta, solid upgrade for the money.
Pros: solid upgrade
Vehicle:
Toyota
On my 2023 Highlander I was getting flashed by about 50% of oncoming traffic. I parked near a wall in the dark, put tape on the wall at the brightest spot. I lowered the lights a bit, perhaps about 1 1/2 inch, parked about 12 feet from the wall. I now get flashed by less than 1%.
Pros: lowered lights, less flashing
Cons: getting flashed often
Vehicle:
Toyota Highlander
Had to adjust my headligts down a bit on my '24 TXT as they were blinding people. Otherwise, the headlights are outstanding.
Pros: headlights are outstanding
Cons: blinding people
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Our '25 Forester had the lights aimed incredibly low. I followed the directions I've used in the past for aiming headlights:
* 25ft away from a wall on a flat surface
* Measure distance from ground to sideview mirrors
* Mark on a wall 1-2" less than that height
* Using a Philips screwdriver, adjust headlights so the beam on the driver side light comes just below that level
However, I did this and the lights were way too high - illuminating oncoming drivers. I had to adjust them lower by about 2-3" at 25'.
Pros: directions for aiming
Cons: lights aimed too low
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
You're not the only one. The headlights in my opinion are extremely distracting and dangerous. I actually hate driving my 2025 Forester at night. I plan on getting rid of this car because of the headlight problem.
Cons: distracting, dangerous
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Just leased a 2025 Forester. The headlights are wonky for sure! It's just low enough where I can't see as much of the road as I need to to avoid objects at night. I know the headlights are angled lower on the left to not blind folks, I just find it very scary to drive and not be able to see.
Cons: headlights are wonky, scary
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I have a 2024 Forester, and I absolutely hate the headlights, to the point, I am not sure I would purchase a Subaru again. You have to use the brights in order to get the same field of vision as I got previously on my Camry.
Cons: hate the headlights
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I have a 2024 and they're damn right dangerous on the hilly roads I drive on. Literal black out conditions outside of this fucking rectangle.
Also? They're just shitty headlights in general.
Cons: dangerous, shitty headlights
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