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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 | I need to set the headlights on a 57 chevy truck. Is there an easy way to do this with out a headlight aimer that is in the manual? I was guessing we could use markings on the wall or something. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | yeah, a garage door or blank building wall works fine
Bill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 | When you buy replacement headlights on the box it says that if it is not convenient to take it to someone who can aim them professionally, to do what red58 says above. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 275 | Aim the driver's side just a bit lower than the other for the benefit of oncoming drivers. If you have them set too high, they'll let you know.
Doug | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 | How high should the beams be? Same height of the truck or a little lower? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | try 2" drop at 25' .... I think it's actually specified by the jurisdiction you're in, might ask at a shop
Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 143 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 143 | The left one should also be aimed slightly to the right and lower as Doug suggested--
Glenn | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 72 | Thanks guys! Found out wire switched on one also, so I had one bright one dim at all times. You wonder how some of these things happen. | | |
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