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Mar 15, 2009 | 04:35 PM

kdy72601

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Aiming Headlights

anyone know if they make a speical tool for adjusting headlights i got new headlights but thier still little outof wack and cant get a rachet on it any more and cant find a 4mm wrench?
also does any one have any tips or tricks to aim head lights?

thanks

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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I got one 1/4 in drive metric socket that fit fine, at Auto Zone for about $2.50

Mar 15, 2009 | 11:50 PM

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They do make special tools for aiming head lights. I used them when I used to work at a Ford dealership. A cheaper way though is to pull up to a closed garage door at night with the headlights on and line them up with the door so they are even. Don't get them too high though.

Mar 15, 2009 | 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fmr9

I got one 1/4 in drive metric socket that fit fine, at Auto Zone for about $2.50

6 point or 12? i have the same problem

Mar 16, 2009 | 05:13 AM

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For adjusting the height with the rod that sticks up, I use a small pair of visegrips. Don't put them too tight though. Its worked fine for me.

Mar 16, 2009 | 07:46 AM

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6 point or 12? i have the same problem

I think it is a 12 point. My regular metric sockets are 6 and they would not fit, so I'm assuming it was 12.
The clerk let me run out and try it for fit before I paid for it.
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Mar 16, 2009 | 07:51 AM

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I couldn't find a socket that would fit the rod.

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Mar 16, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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Not trying to highjack this thread but does anybody know what height the headlights should be aimed at from 25 feet?

Mar 16, 2009 | 05:01 PM

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kdy72601

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k it has afer market euros and the addjustments on the back i got them close with a 1/4" rachet and 5/32's soket but the rachet is hiting the raditor suport still need to bring them in a little bit.