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1998 ES300 Headlight Conversion To OEM Xenon HID Lamps 2000-01

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Old 09-06-15, 11:49 PM
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Default 1998 ES300 Headlight Conversion To OEM Xenon HID Lamps 2000-01

Hey guys,
I have a 1998 Lexus ES300 that came with stock halogen headlights. I found a set of stock xenon HID lamps from a 2001 Lexus ES300. The lamps look identical from the outside. One difference I can see is the compartment on the bottom that encloses the ballast. I've got all the pig tails and I know how to wire up the ballasts. The problem I'm running into is the loom and ballast compartment seem to be obstructing proper fitment. I have an idea of how I can modify my core support to make them fit. Before I start cutting I want to see if anyone has done this swap before. Any insight would be helpful as far as fitment.
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Anyone done this swap before?
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this thread is old but if you didnt figure it out i have a way
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Originally Posted by xoarz
this thread is old but if you didnt figure it out i have a way
I'm open ears. I almost sold them. How have you done it?
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A guy in russia was really awesome and made a DIY thread, and thats what I went by
https://www.drive2.ru/l/8963175/

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