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Offline Grim 82

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Headlight Adjustment
« on: July 30, 2010, 10:32:51 am »
I am wondering if anybody knows the correct distances and elevations to measure and adjust headlamps on these trucks. Is there a definitive procedure from a service manual, or do you just have to trial and error? I know lift and tire size changes everything, but I would like to have a baseline to start with. Thanks
Mine is an 82 with the 4 headlights.
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Re: Headlight Adjustment
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 12:01:05 pm »
Call up your dmv and ask them I can't remember but I think its if you stand 15 feet away the lows are nore suposed to be in you eyes and not focused on the ground high beams I think are supposed to be in your eyes or chest area
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Re: Headlight Adjustment
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 03:16:17 pm »
Only correct way is to use head light aiming tool / machine. Personally I just use the garage door form about 40' away.
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: Headlight Adjustment
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 03:26:25 pm »
Right on. I will have to make a trip out to the shop after dark and get them pointed in the right direction.
I guess it never occured to me to think of DOT regulations. I will look into that. Thanks
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Re: Headlight Adjustment
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 05:02:59 pm »
25' from the garage door at level and square.
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