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Added lift, head lights much better now.

Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Added lift, headlights much better now.

I noticed something the other day after lifting the truck with 1.5" blocks. The headlights now work much better. They actually project down the road instead of into the ground just in front of the truck. Now I can actually see well down the road as I'm traveling.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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That's got to be the most expensive headlight upgrade in the world!

Glad you're happy, though!
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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$69.00 for the blocks, $18.00 for shop time and 5hrs of my own time, it's a no brainer. Plus, I got the truck to look like I want it.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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you know you can adjust the head lights!!???
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Did you install lift blocks on your front axle? I hope not, thats asking for trouble right there. It sounds like you did however, lifting the front would lift the lights and lifting the rear would lower the lights. If you want to raise your front end, I would suggest getting a 2" leveling kit. If you have blocks on the front axle, take some advise, get them out of there.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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I don't think he lifted the front of the truck just to adjust the headlights.

The headlights are aimed low from the factory because these trucks are designed to pull some weight. The rear sags and the lights point upward. There is a lot to be gained by adjusting your headlights. The extra coverage is amazing.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JAX
Did you install lift blocks on your front axle? I hope not, thats asking for trouble right there. It sounds like you did however, lifting the front would lift the lights and lifting the rear would lower the lights. If you want to raise your front end, I would suggest getting a 2" leveling kit. If you have blocks on the front axle, take some advise, get them out of there.
I'm sure he used lift spacers. What you are talking about applies to vehicles with leaf springs (1999-2004 Superduty for example).

Most 2" levelling kits are essentially blocks (spacers). There aren't many kits that replace the coils.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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As soon as I installed my leveling kit everyone started flashing their brights at me...and now I flash back...WOW.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by djgaston
I don't think he lifted the front of the truck just to adjust the headlights.

The headlights are aimed low from the factory because these trucks are designed to pull some weight. The rear sags and the lights point upward. There is a lot to be gained by adjusting your headlights. The extra coverage is amazing.
Thanks, you understand exactly where I was coming from. I lifted the truck to remove some of the rake. (I like the pre-runner look) For those of you who were a little off the mark 1. I have a 2wd as listed in my profile. (No axle) 2. The 1.5" lift blocks are the correct amount of lift so I avoid having to replace control arms, shocks etc.. and adding unwanted alignment and steering issues . 3. Adjusting the headlights, although a good idea just not before adding my lift. Doing so would have caused me to go back and readjust them again after I installed the lift. As it stands the headlights are at the right height without them jetting skyward. BTW, This post was intended to be a follow on from my post back a few days ago.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Cool

Originally Posted by 01350banshee
I noticed something the other day after lifting the truck with 1.5" blocks. The headlights now work much better. They actually project down the road instead of into the ground just in front of the truck. Now I can actually see well down the road as I'm traveling.
I like your way of adjusting the headlights. I wouldn't a thought a that!
Bekim
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