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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Aiming Driving Lights

Had to replace both driving lights because of broken brackets. The lights only adjust up/down. Any idea what a decent starting point is to get in the ballpark to aim them?

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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I forget the distance vs height measurement, but pull another vehicle up and shine them on your garage door, or any wall from a distance of 20-30 feet, mark it, then pull your truck up and adjust them to the same height. Don't try to use a Mini-Cooper, but an SUV or your buddies truck will work.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 03:03 AM
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A good starting point is for the top of the bright spot to be 4" below the center light height at 25 feet.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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the correct way to check head lightis,
1 place truck 10 feet away from a dark wall (light color wall wont show hot spot)
2 measure from ground to hot spot of head light
3 on wall hot spot should be 2 in. lower then truck

this is my rmv stanards
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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The standards are different for every state, and I think most use 25 feet. The further away you are, the more accurate you can be.
 
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