SPEC-D TUNING Black Projector Headlights

I ordered these based on a post from the FJ Cruiser forum. I’m glad I did. They gives the FJ a modern look. There are critics of how it makes the FJ look, but I like the more modern approach. The stock headlights on the FJ are dim therefore LED/HID/Halogen bulb updates are an option, but I wanted the stock marker lights gone too. There are much more expensive variants of LEDs available on Amazon and elsewhere, but whether they hold up better remains to be seen. Quality: The housings are stamped Dynamik so I think multiple vendors use that generic housing. I was impressed with the quality of construction. A few rating comments dinged these due to failed halogen bulbs so I didn’t take any chances and installed LED bulbs when I installed the new housings. Fit: Fitment was OEM. There are videos online for how to remove the grill, lower trim pieces and headlight assemblies. The videos came in handy. Fit-wise the assemblies were great. The only thing you need from the stock assemblies are the three nuts that secure the turn signal/marker lights to the headlight buckets. There is also a plastic clip at the top of the OEM housings that I swapped over because the ones on the aftermarket buckets are crap. The fitment to the FJ’s wiring harness was plug-and-play. There is a module for the LEDs that needs to attached next to the headlight plug inside the hood. They include double-sided tape already mounted to the module. I chose instead to zip tie them to a nearby wire in case I have to pull the headlights in the future. There will be dielectric grease all around the headlight plug. Mine was blackened and dirty due to the age of the vehicle, so I cleaned it all off and reapplied dielectric grease prior to attaching the harness to the new housings. Before installing the driver’s side housing, disconnect the DRL connection so that the LED halos aren’t on all the time. There are videos online to show you that too. Once the DRL switch is disconnected, your stalk switch will turn the halos on in the market light position and then headlights on with the headlight position. Park near a wall or garage door and mark where the OEM headlights hit prior to removing the stock housings. I used 2 strips of duct tape. That will provide a reference point to aim the new headlights. I had to adjust mine up quite a bit. Test the headlight pattern on your street prior to driving them in traffic so that you know the lights aren’t blinding other drivers. Time Commitment: It took me 2 hours from start to finish and I took my time. I also cleaned behind the grill and inside the engine compartment around the headlight ports. Lighting: Lighting-wise it’s a definite improvement. On a stock FJ I sometimes wondered if my headlights were even on. That isn’t an issue now. Time will tell if the halos and other LEDs hold up. I’d like to say I’ll do a follow-up to this, but I’ll probably forget. Update - Six months later they still function like new. So glad I purchased them.

I only get compliments on these lights. They really make my FJ pop from the originals I had in it - and they were super easy to install. I highly recommend them!

Here is an honest review. I have installed the product for over 90 days now and it is now out of warranty. The lighting itself is very nice and fairly easy to install, however the bulb they paired with the product appear to be sub-par. Both have burned out, which makes it a very short lifespan since the FJ has only been driven less than 500 miles since install. I do not know if the bulb is faulty, or the electronic components caused the bulbs to burn out prematurely. I have installed a new set of bulbs now and will update this review. I am hoping it is just crappy bulb, I really like the headlights. In regard to the sub-par Customer Service; They responded fairly quickly and seemed to be genuinely interested in helping even it being out of warranty. They wanted a photo of problem and QC code on the back of the lights so they can forward it to the manufacturer. As anyone with a full front bumper modification knows, it is not an easy task to remove the lights to get obtain a photo of the back of these lights. I would have to drop the bumper to get the lights out, since it is blocked with light guard rails. I sent a photo of the problem but told them I can meet their request of QC code. I explained to them, I have diagnosed the problem as being the bulbs. I have checked all the fuses and relays, and the harness is getting sufficient current. I requested for replacement bulbs to be forwarded and their response was to cut and paste their previous message. Appears to be hiding behind a loophole. I don't give a crap anymore and just went ahead and ordered a set of bulbs. I think it was an inexpensive resolution and my request was reasonable. I just reduced my rating to 3 stars and go ahead with my day. Like I said, it was inexpensive. In a nutshell product is nice but be prepared to buy new set of bulbs fairly quickly. Hopefully this helps anyone else making a decision.

The quality of this plastic light is terrible. I have only had these on my FJ for less than a year and the plastic is SPIDER CRACKING! Product looks great at first, but soon after I had SPIDER CRACKS! Adjusting the light to accommodate a good view at night was problematic and I never got a proper adjustment so my nighttime driving was a little sketchy. Be prepared to buy new headlight bulbs, the bulbs that come with it burn out very quickly. Unfortunately, you’re better off keeping your foggy OEM headlights at least they work.

Already has condensation a day after install. Otherwise okay

I love them they make my FJ look meaner. The reason for the 4 stars is they could be brighter but other then that they are great.

Make a long story short, my old factory headlights needed attention. I resurfaced them a while back and they never were that bright. Found these at Amazon and I’m impressed. If you can change your oil and do minor repairs, you can do this. I will admit, I did have to tap one to come on finally, but no problems and love the look.

So far so good! Easy installation with plug and play. Needed to change out another pair that quit on me from a different company. These look better!!

Bought a warehouse return and other than a small cosmetic flaw in the lens, they work and function well. Cool start up sequence and much more focussed lighting from the projectors than the stock halogens that scattered everywhere. Not sure if projector bulbs are replaceable to switch to an LED option, but I'll find out when I remove one next time. I probably would not have purchased these if I had to pay full price.