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Old 11-06-2007, 03:58 PM
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Question aiming headlights

i have a 05 f-350 with a powerstroke dsl and a 8 inch lift and 38 inch tires. my problem is that the head lights are aimed down to much and i am woundering what is the proper way to aim the head lights my self.
 
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http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/f...anual_2005.pdf

See page 42. The procedure is different for the sealed beam headlights and the aerodynamic lights.
 
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Old 11-08-2007, 08:43 AM
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NICE LINK. Thanks for that. Anyone know where to find a service manual online?
 
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There is only one adjustment for the newer '05-current trucks. Up and down requires some cool tool like a reverse torx bit.
 
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^You can use a really small socket too...
 
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From the manual linked above:


AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sealed beam or aerodynamic
headlamp system. Sealed beam headlamps may be aimed in the vertical
(up/down) and the horizontal (left/right) directions using the procedures
following. The aerodynamic headlamps can only be aimed in the vertical
direction (up/down) using the following procedures. The headlamps on
your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant and should not
normally need adjusting.
 
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Old 11-08-2007, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by akford351
^You can use a really small socket too...
Correct. I used the socket when I swapped out for the Harley light setup.
 
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