Night driving can be a relaxing and pleasant experience– but not if your headlights are too dim to light up your path effectively.  Now, it’s easier than ever to choose and install your own choice of headlight, rather than having to make do with your factory lights.

In today's article we have compiled a list of our favourite Toyota 4Runner headlight upgrades, for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation. Many headlight upgrades like retrofits are not street legal, so within this article we did our best to identify the best headlights that provide the best light output, provide the most style and are for the most part 100% street legal.


The Best 3rd Gen 4Runner Headlight Upgrade (1999 to 2002)

As your car ages, your headlights might begin to get misty and dim.  An upgraded set of headlights will fix that issue, while adding a new flair to your vehicle.  Headlights can drastically change the look of the front of your ride, but they’re also a vital part of it.  Without a good quality set of headlights, you’ll be lost in the dark or the fog or the rain.

Our Overall Top Pick: The ANZO 1999-2002 Toyota 4Runner Crystal Headlights Black

3rd Gen 4Runner Headlights

These headlights add a sophisticated shine to your vehicle’s face.  Not only are they stunning to look at, the halogen bulbs provide a lot of extra light to your drive, keeping you safe in low visibility situation.  They are easy to install, with no  with no modifications require you simply remove your old headlights and pop these new ones in!

Reasons to Consider The ANZO 1999-2002 Toyota 4Runner Crystal Headlights Black:

  • Smooth finish, reflective back
  • Easy installation
  • Brighter than factory lights
  • Sturdy build
  • Halogen bulbs

Stunning headlights are what a stunning vehicle deserves.  The added safety that a more luminous set of headlights provide is what you deserve.  Finding a product that delivers in both categories is our job, and we think we have found the best quality and most attractive after-market headlights available to your 4th Generation 4Runner.

Our #1 Pick: The ANZO 2006-2009 Toyota 4Runner Projector Headlights w/ Halo Black

4th Gen 4Runner Headlight Upgrades

These bolt-on headlights are easy to install and are perfect for the driver looking to increase road visibility and add a touch of style to their vehicle.  The halo lights give it a modern, classy appearance, and you can’t go wrong with a piece of equipment that goes through such vigorous testing of the harshest weather conditions.

Reasons to Consider The ANZO 2006-2009 Toyota 4Runner Projector Headlights w/ Halo Black:

  • Easy plug-and-play installation
  • Halogen bulbs
  • Increases road visibility
  • Stylish halo lights
  • Sturdy build, harsh weather tested

Our #2 Pick: The Oracle 06-09 Toyota 4-Runner SMD HL - ColorSHIFT

With an attractive crystal finish these easy to install headlights are sure to make a great addition to your vehicle.  Drive with confidence in the dark and inclement weather, knowing that you’re more visible to the other drivers and able to see more clearly than with your factory headlights.  There’s no need to buy new bulbs either, as these headlights will work with and enhance your factory bulbs

4th Gen 4Runner Headlight Upgrades - Halo

Reasons to Consider These Headlight Upgrades For Your 4th Gen 4Runner:

  • Provide better visibility in dark and bad weather conditions
  • Attractive crystal finish
  • Sturdy build
  • Easy installation
  • Works with factory light bulbs

The Best 5th Gen 4Runner Headlight Upgrade (2010 to 2021)

As your car ages, your headlights may become yellowed, foggy, and cracked.  Or you may just be looking for an upgrade– either way we’ve got you covered.  These two headlights we have chosen for your 4Runner Generation 5 are sure to give your car the boost in visibility and style that you’re looking for.  You shouldn’t have to choose between function and fashion, and you won’t have to here!

Our #1 Pick: The AlphaRex 10-13 Toyota 4Runner NOVA LED Projector Headlights Plank Style Black w/Seq Signal/DRL

5h 4Runner Headlight Upgrade 2010-2013

Your 4Runner was made to explore the wild, but dim lights limit your play time to the sun’s schedule.  These lights offer enhanced visibility, keeping you and your passengers safe in low-visibility conditions.  With classy ice-cube projector lenses and sequential turn signals, these pieces are sure to keep you safe in style.

Reasons to Consider the AlphaRex 10-13 Toyota 4Runner NOVA LED Projector Headlights Plank Style Black w/Seq Signal/DRL:

  • Ice-cube model projector lenses
  • Easy installation
  • Enhanced visibility
  • Sturdy build
  • Sequential turn signal

Our #2 Pick: AlphaRex 14-20 Toyota 4Runner NOVA LED Proj Headlights Plank Style Alpha Black w/Activation Light

5th Gen 4Runner Headlight Upgrade 2014-2020

If you liked the previous option but wanted a little more flash, then here you go!  With similar ice-cube projector lenses but a thicker sequential signal light tube and more aerodynamic design.  Each projector is fitted with an Osram Oslon Black Flat L.E.D. chip to give you the most optimal light output, to make you visible to others on the road, and to make sure you can see where you’re going.

Reasons to Consider The AlphaRex 14-20 Toyota 4Runner NOVA LED Proj Headlights Plank Style Alpha Black w/Activation Light:

  • Osram Oslon Black Flat L.E.D. chip for optimal light output
  • Ice-cube projector lenses
  • Sturdy build
  • Sequential turn signal
  • Easy to install

The Best 4Runner Headlight Upgrade Conclusion

That wraps up our list of the best Toyota 4Runner after-market headlights!  We hope you found what you were looking for in our article today, but if not remember that we have an impressive inventory of over 300,000 items.  If you’re still looking don’t hesitate to check out our other articles or peruse our website yourself.

Headlights are a fundamental element to your vehicle, they are on the front line of defence for you and your passengers, and choosing quality replacements when it comes time for a change is a big decision.  Our goal is to make it easier for you to choose by showing you the best of the best and making your decision easier.  Don’t forget to read through some of our other articles:

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