Looking for new headlights

[PHILthy]

the headlights on the car are horrible! I'm willing to spend a good amount of money for some nice headlights for the 97 Avalon. Any suggestions. Nothing too crazy where I got to put a bunch of parts together. Maybe some lexus headlights that fit? Do people have pictures out there?

[oyovillage]

If you just want better light output, because your headlight bezels are yellowed/fogged, you can polish them clear again. Use 1000 > 1500 > 2000 grade wet sanding, followed by plastic polishing compound on a rotary buffing wheel.

Restores the bezel clarity to nearly-new.

Also, you can put Sylvania XV bulbs in to increase light output slightly. The tradeoff is somewhat reduced life expectancy - they need replacing about once per year or so. (But that is better than Silverstar bulbs, which need replacing about once every 3 months.)

[sarsman45]

I agree with the polishing. Got my friend to do it, but the yellowing of the headlights will never go away since the car was exposed to UV for over 10 years. If you want better output, use the ones suggested above (I have the Silverstar Ultras in high beams since its pretty damn bright and u wouldnt use them much and got HIDs for lows.)

[TOYOTAAVALON1998]

i think you can sand the lights down with the some light sand paper and clear coat them...i have never tried it but i plan to do it to mine...sice the car was in an accident one light is clear and one has a yellow tint

[Jigg007]

I commonly see pairs of 97-99 headlights on ebay for ~$150

[porschebk85]

Originally Posted by Jigg007

I commonly see pairs of 97-99 headlights on ebay for ~$150

That's what I did, I don't have an Avalon I have an Altima, and mine were not bad, but I had a small leak in one where it was busted. Didn't have the time to screw with the lights, got OEM's on ebay, and work great.

[PHILthy]

Anybody know the bulb size for the avalon 97?? I'm looking to buy some hid's

[porschebk85]

Originally Posted by PHILthy

Anybody know the bulb size for the avalon 97?? I'm looking to buy some hid's

1997 TOYOTA Avalon
Low beam headlamp
9006


High beam headlamp
9005


Parking light
168


Front turn signal
1156


Rear turn signal
1156


Tail light
1157


Stop light
1157


High mount stop light
Assembly
921


License plate
168


Back up light
1156


Front sidemarker
194


Glove box
74

Dome light
DE3175

Step/Courtesy light
194


Trunk/Cargo area
DE3021

Instrument-general
194

74

[PHILthy]

Originally Posted by porschebk85

1997 TOYOTA Avalon
Low beam headlamp
9006


High beam headlamp
9005


Parking light
168


Front turn signal
1156


Rear turn signal
1156


Tail light
1157


Stop light
1157


High mount stop light
Assembly
921


License plate
168


Back up light
1156


Front sidemarker
194


Glove box
74

Dome light
DE3175

Step/Courtesy light
194


Trunk/Cargo area
DE3021

Instrument-general
194

74

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