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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 04:12 AM
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chrome headlight question

guys we just bought some chrome headlights for our 92. we got them install but they have a pretty big air hole in them. was wondering what yall have done, did yall leave it open or sealed it up?

thanks. i can get a picture if you need one
 
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 07:19 AM
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Air hole???
 
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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chrome headlight question

I just installed some in my truck a few months ago, it has the hole in the headlight housing. I left it open. Doesn't fog up at all no matter when it's humid, rain or I'm washing it
 
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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You can see one of the two notches (holes) that each housing has on the right side above the nipple. These are notched at an angle to prevent water from entering while driving
 
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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They will also allow for the evaporation of condensation that can occur within. Leave them open!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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ok thanks for letting me know,

but mine are on the bottom of the light.

here is one of the lights dont mine the light bezel. there just on there so we can get everything adjusted. were waiting on the chrome ones.



 
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Originally Posted by RadioControlGuy85
mine are on the bottom of the light.
out of all the info and pics you've posted this line,and pic is the only thing helpful to your question lol.

interesting.iv never seen the holes in the lights before.oddly shaped too.almost as if it's done in error.one would think the housing should be sealed.

you have a "clear" headlight question as opposed to a "chrome" one.
 
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chrome headlight question

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They will also allow for the evaporation of condensation that can occur within. Leave them open!
Mine are the bottoms also
 
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Air holes in the headlights are the first to my knowledge. Even when I bought 2 sets for 2 trucks, by 2 different vendors, they pretty much advised to put a thin layer of clear silicone around the sealing area.

Guess it's a new design... Time will tell
 
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