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Having headlights adjusted
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Having headlights adjusted
I have an appointment tomorow (Saturday) to have the headlights on my '94 F150 adjusted.
These, by the way are the diamond cut aftermarket ones that I recently installed.
First question: Is there going to be any issues with having THESE adjusted-(btw-the place that is doing this is using some type of electronic equipment to do this)
Second question:How should I prep the truck for this adjustment? I've been told to have 1/2 tank of gas in each tank, and no "extra" weight in the truck, other than what I would "normally" carry.
What do they do to compensate for my 225lbs NOT being in the drivers seat while the adjustment is being made?
I know I'm probably being extra concerned about this, but its MY truck, and its costing ME $30.00 for the adjustment. Thanks!!
These, by the way are the diamond cut aftermarket ones that I recently installed.
First question: Is there going to be any issues with having THESE adjusted-(btw-the place that is doing this is using some type of electronic equipment to do this)
Second question:How should I prep the truck for this adjustment? I've been told to have 1/2 tank of gas in each tank, and no "extra" weight in the truck, other than what I would "normally" carry.
What do they do to compensate for my 225lbs NOT being in the drivers seat while the adjustment is being made?
I know I'm probably being extra concerned about this, but its MY truck, and its costing ME $30.00 for the adjustment. Thanks!!
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Yea, your're right. I think your way to worried about how your #225 will effect your headlight adjustment.
According to the overly ****...Yes, it helps if your truck is sitting in an average position. This allows for even variation of loaded and unloaded. In reality...... if your trucks position varies greatly between a full tank and an empty tank, and you in or out of the seat...... spend your $30 on new shocks, and wait on the headlight adjustment.
To be safe, remind the tech to aim them into everone elses rear view.
According to the overly ****...Yes, it helps if your truck is sitting in an average position. This allows for even variation of loaded and unloaded. In reality...... if your trucks position varies greatly between a full tank and an empty tank, and you in or out of the seat...... spend your $30 on new shocks, and wait on the headlight adjustment.
To be safe, remind the tech to aim them into everone elses rear view.
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OK Guys, I guess I've gotten nothing out of my question other than the fact that all of you think that I an **** about my headlight adjustment, and that you think my truck might be all worn out and in need of shocks.
Well let me tell you all THIS: I've been working on vehicles for over 30 years as a hobby, after PAYING ATTENTION in high school auto mechanics, and the 2 year night program at my local community college, plus countless hands on experiance, and I am a stickler about my vehicles, and my money, so heres what I am going to do today: I am going to have 1/2 tank of gas in each tank, and I am going to sit in the drivers seat while they adjust my headlights, this is after I make sure I have 35psi in all 4 tires.
So say what you like, when I leave the place MY headlights will be alligned perfectly to me!
Well let me tell you all THIS: I've been working on vehicles for over 30 years as a hobby, after PAYING ATTENTION in high school auto mechanics, and the 2 year night program at my local community college, plus countless hands on experiance, and I am a stickler about my vehicles, and my money, so heres what I am going to do today: I am going to have 1/2 tank of gas in each tank, and I am going to sit in the drivers seat while they adjust my headlights, this is after I make sure I have 35psi in all 4 tires.
So say what you like, when I leave the place MY headlights will be alligned perfectly to me!
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Why are you spending 30 dollars to do this? It isn't something that needs electrical equipment to do. If you installed the lights, and have auto experience you can adjust a headlight. It's a matter of turning 3 screws...I forget what the exact specs are, but park the truck like 15 feet from a wall on level ground, and adjust the lights so that they point 4 feet or so off the ground. The owners manual gives the specs of how many inches they should be. Shocks have nothing to do with vehicle height or highlight aim....springs would but..a lifted truck does not follow the same headlight aim as a stock truck. Also, a 1/2 vs full tank of gas is not going to have any affect on headlight aim. A full tank vs an empty tank lowers/raises the rear of a truck about 1/2", it barely affects headlight aim. Thats like saying the roll of paper towels you have in the back seat affects gas mileage from their weight. Whatever you want to do man, its your money and your truck. 
Last edited by MustangGT221; Jan 3, 2004 at 12:03 PM.
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Im gonna go ahead and venture to say that only van got my humor and sarcasm. Supercab, I didnt mean to actually imply you had bad shocks or are too ****. It was a joke. By the way, you asked. I'm confident you're head light aiming went very well.