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Adjusting Headlight Beam?

Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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Adjusting Headlight Beam?

Since I have my truck lifted a bit, everyone thinks that I have my brights on when I just have the lows on. Is there any way to adjust the beams on these new headlamp assemblies? I am getting tired of brighting people to explain that I AM on low beam!
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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ALL headlamps have adjustments. simply remove trim to locate.

assuming you don't have the high $$ beam alignment tools...

best way to aim headlamps is to find a dark level parking lot. back off 50feet or so, shine beam against wall to find aim points.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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The up/down adjustment is located on the side of the headlight assembly right next to the grill. The hood needs to be open to adjust the lights.

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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Thanks guys! Will do that tomorrow!
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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The adjuster is behind the little rubber seal on the headlight assembly. Pop the hood, fold the seal back, and use a T-15 Torx driver (I think, I can't remember exactly) to adjust. Well, thats how I did mine anyway!
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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According to the manual, a 2" drop at 25 feet is the spec. Measure from the center of the bulb on a level surface.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Thanks Ptgarcia. I had a look and couldn't find the adjusters. It was too cold out here today to take an extended look around.

I have to adjust mine down a bit also, since I lowered the back end, I have gotten lots of high beams.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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You need a T-20 Torx Bit to aim head & fog lites

i put it in a thread - got pushed down...will TTT it...
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 04ctd
You need a T-20 Torx Bit to aim head & fog lites

i put it in a thread - got pushed down...will TTT it...
Agree, and no trim to remove on an 06!
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