Headlight Replacement

[John Esford]

Hello! Just joined the forum. First question...

I am replacing my sealed beam headlights.
I am keeping the 1997 stock and OG! (so no LED upgrade)
The manual lists the part as H6024.
I bought the H6024 part but the "pins" are longer (3/4") on the new headlight, than the short pins (.5") on the original headlights.
The socket does not slide totally over the pins and leave 1/4" bare & exposed.
The lights work.
Would this be a problem (short circuit, moisture, corrosion, contact?)
Can I use the long pin?

Thanks,
John

 

[JMT]

Hello! Just joined the forum. First question...

I am replacing my sealed beam headlights.
I am keeping the 1997 stock and OG! (so no LED upgrade)
The manual lists the part as H6024.
I bought the H6024 part but the "pins" are longer (3/4") on the new headlight, than the short pins (.5") on the original headlights.
The socket does not slide totally over the pins and leave 1/4" bare & exposed.
The lights work.
Would this be a problem (short circuit, moisture, corrosion, contact?)
Can I use the long pin?

Thanks,
John

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It looks like the pins are actually about 3/16 longer. Cut that amount off of the new pins so they will seat fully unexposed.

 

[KennethS]

FYI, you can get a new set of Toyota H4 headlights for around $30. This includes the glass housings, the H4 bulbs, and a wiring harness with relays to the battery that takes the load off your headlight switch and prevents the switch body from melting (which is what happened to mine).


https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/toyota-lights-on-your-tj-cheap-quality-led-alternative.52840/

Search the internet Toyota dealers for 81110-60P70.

I saw one dealer advertising $16.49, but I didn’t look at the shipping cost. Last year I got a set for my TJ for around $30 shipped.