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Old Mar 19, 2024 | 05:06 AM
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Default JDM vs. USDM Headlights

I recently bought a 2006 rhd is250 and thinking about changing the bulbs or entire headlight unit. My question is if there are any differences between the usdm and jdm versions?

I know the cut offs are gonna be facing the opposite direction, but are the bulb sizes the same as usdm? And will I be able to just plug and play a usdm headlight unit onto this jdm car I have.

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Old Mar 19, 2024 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bcubs
I recently bought a 2006 rhd is250 and thinking about changing the bulbs or entire headlight unit. My question is if there are any differences between the usdm and jdm versions?

I know the cut offs are gonna be facing the opposite direction, but are the bulb sizes the same as usdm? And will I be able to just plug and play a usdm headlight unit onto this jdm car I have.

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Did the JDM headlights not come with bulbs? I would assume they should be the same bulbe size minus the cut off differences.


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Old Mar 19, 2024 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bcubs
I recently bought a 2006 rhd is250 and thinking about changing the bulbs or entire headlight unit. My question is if there are any differences between the usdm and jdm versions?

I know the cut offs are gonna be facing the opposite direction, but are the bulb sizes the same as usdm? And will I be able to just plug and play a usdm headlight unit onto this jdm car I have.

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I have a 2005 IS350 from Japan. I put Vland headlights into mine. No issues. Everything fits well and plugs in like normal. Mine didn't have bulbs, but they will be the same as USDM. It's a bit of a pain to change out the housings, but not too bad.
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