80 Series Lancruiser Headlight Conversion

Jack,

I did this conversion myself on my GQ Patrol not too long ago. It's dead simple. I used a pair of Narva 71/2 inch round headlights from Autobarn, cost about $115 for their "conversion kit" (basically just two headlights and globes) It was pretty easy, just removed the original sealed beam units, and the replacements plugged straight in, allowing used of standard H4 globes.
I found this to be a HUGE improvement, even without upgrading the wiring (using 90/55w globes) Later on I plugged in the Piranha Super Loom (about $230) and switched to 130/90w globes, and the result was outstanding....the only thing I'd do differently is maybe go for slightly better quality lights- Autobarn stock Hella "conversion kits" which I think are about $175..maybe less. To be honest, even the Super Loom may have been unneccessary....the biggest improvement was just the headlights and globes, about 150% better than standard...ran these for about three months no dramas...instead of switching to max power gobes like 130/90 you can get great results using the newer 'high efficiency" ultra white 55w globes...much cheaper as you won't need the wiring upgrade, and probably pretty close in performance....Less than $200 all up.
Let me know how you go,

Cheers, Les

The headlights from an old sigma 80--84 also fit and have globes you can change. you should be able to get these from just about anywhere for a few dollars.Ray

Jack,

this is what you need, along with a change of lights [sealed beam to Halogen] to IPF conversions, you will be amazed at the difference.

http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Dunes/5015/80wiring.html

slicksta

Whew!! You guys are quick .... and also very helpful. Many thanks for all this info .. it has helped a lot ... now I may be able to see where I am going after dark .... as well as making a better choice than I probably would have without this.
Again, many thanks, greatly appreciated.
Jack

I used Hella inserts and got H4 all weather bulbs (lots of rain in my part of the world, hence the choice of bulb). I made my own harness using heavy cable and two hella relays.

The best bit is if you break a lense in the middle of nowhere you can always get a sealed beam until you get back to the big smoke.