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Old Jun 20, 2022 | 05:55 AM
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Corner & Headlight Replacement

I bought the corner & headlight replacement for 1992-2007 (?) buckets from ebay and they are made wrong. One of their attachment points (the non-adjustable one) is made too short and won't let the headlight bucket attach properly and you won't be able to aim the light. Below is a photo of the original vs the one on the new headlight. They are a ***** to remove but you can swap them out to install the new headlight. What should be a 1/2hr job turned into a 4hr project, I sent photos to the mfgr.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2022 | 04:30 AM
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Okay and??

Did eBay have photos of what you were buying---did they match what you have?

Am I correct guessing you have the composite or "aero" headlights and not sealed beams?

The problem with buying cheaper aftermarket parts is what you've encountered---sorry 'bout your problems.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2022 | 06:31 AM
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Looks like to me your old aimer could be re used
You could also hit the junkyard and break a headlamp in order to save the aimer(s)
 
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Yes, I reused the original piece (the one with blue plastic), actually it isn't one of the adjustable/aiming points, the headlight bucket got those right and I set them to match my originals before installing.
 
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