View Poll Results: Should I re-aim my headlights or take it to the dealer?
It's a real pain, better take it to the dealer.
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12.50%
It's a huge pain, but no need to get the dealer involved.
5
31.25%
It's easy; quit being a sissy.
4
25.00%
Aimin'? We don't need no stinkin' aimin'......
5
31.25%
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Aiming headlights....
Well, my truck is kinda crosseyed...my right headlight points and "lands" directly on top of where the left headlight beam goes. I started to sort of adjust them, but I lost interest in a hurry. The question is, should I pay the dealership to re-aim them for me, or should I do it on my own? I'm seeing three little threaded insert things that have to be adjusted. Am I on the way to destruction?
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Aiming headlights....
A few years ago (before they abolished inspection stickers here) the service station I went to would adjust the headlights for little or nothing. If Gomer or Goober can do it I'm sure you could too.
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Aiming headlights....
Hey Matt, I posted a similar request a while back, and got mixed responses. I did my headlights myself, but it is a real pain. I got my friends' expy, parked it next to mine on a dark, flat road, and started twisting away on those threaded posts. On my Ford repair CD, they show a special service tool, along with very specific adjustments. That sounds like it adds up to $$$$ to me with the labor rates they charge. Good luck, email me with any questions.
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RTP- looks to me like I've got to take the light out everytime I need to adjust those thingies - is this correct? If so, that dog don't hunt.
I'd rather pay the dealer to do it.
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I'd rather pay the dealer to do it.
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Aiming headlights....
Originally posted by Rtpjunior
Yep, Gotta pull up those 2 metal clips, adjust the plastic spacer thingys, then re-insert and secure the clips.........
Yep, Gotta pull up those 2 metal clips, adjust the plastic spacer thingys, then re-insert and secure the clips.........
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