is it needed when you do a level? i just did a level and i am curious about it.

AMC

 

yes, any time height is changed the aiming of the lights should be checked and adjusted if needed.

 

yeah i know i should, lol... but... is it really needed, the lights are junk anyways and i would be thinking that maybe lifted up it may shine more light down the road with the slight lift i put on? i have read thru the threads and seen where the passenger side is finicky and the drivers side no one has issues with.. but all the threads i have read about the levels i have never heard of anyone adjusting the headlights. i was just curious is all, in my defense i have not driven in the dark since i put my level on so next time i am out with the lights on i will know for sure

AMC

 

when i changed the rear blocks on my truck i adjusted mine cause i realized i had no distance due to it seeming like the prior owner had adjusted the beams down to see right in front of the truck. that was made worse by the taller rear blocks. i would just check to see if the beams are really far off from factory.

 

Yes, the light output could be better but, since you changed the “factory” height and without adjusting the headlights for said height change, you’re putting other drivers in jeopardy.

 

Finish the job and adjust the headlights.

 

Is it necessary, no its your truck. Is it recommended, yes. You also WILL get better light output after you aim them correctly! I went a long time after installing my leveling kit without re-aiming my headlights and after I aimed them correctly I questioned myself why I didn’t do that right away. The lights never seemed very bright because they were up in the trees, especially on high beam! Once aimed down they are actually shining on the road and not the tops of the road signs and in the trees. I also hardly ever get flashed by on coming drivers with their high beams, before adjusting them down I was constantly getting flashed. It’s really easy so I don’t know why you wouldn’t, it takes less than 5 minutes...

 

well the factory headlight output is one of the weakest i have seen. i will make my assessment next time i drive at night.

 

wow, 11 posts and you seem like an expert, why ami even typing this, i should be doing what you say...

 

Why did you ask opinions if you don’t want to hear them???

 

hey give me your opinion i am all about, people just dont need to be an a$$ about it.

 

I did give my opinion above. He’s right too. It only takes a few more minutes to finish the job. You are also right with saying the halogens aren’t very good but after the level they will be even worse because they are shining up in the air and into the eyes of on coming drivers. I eventually switched to Beamtechs a while back. They are a huge improvement! But they are extremely bright/blinding if aimed incorrectly!

 

I just installed my 2.5 Readylift level and I adjusted both of my headlights down significantly. With my Beamtech LED's, I would blind everyone.

 

I adjusted mine as well. After a 2.5” level, I got flashed CONSTANTLY on the two lane roads. I parked about 30 feet from the garage, closed the door, chose the line (the panel separation) below the current height and adjust both sides down slightly. I like the halogens but it’s all about perspective and what lights you came from. Sure they could be better and I may spring for leds someday but, they are bright enough to offend oncoming traffic if they’re not aimed correctly. Just take it easy on the adjustment screws. I would let the truck warm up and gently turn the screw so you don’t snap it. I didn’t have any problems but I didn’t manhandle them either. It needs to be done.

 

I turned the adjustment screws about 1.5 rotations and then felt a little resistance so I stopped. I still have significantly better coverage with the Beamtechs over the stock halos. I will find out tonight on my dark two-lane highway what oncoming drivers think of my new setup.