Best quality headlight retainer ring? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

D-n-Tyke · 03-09-2024, 10:03 PM

Went out to change the headlight on the truck today and ofcourse one of the tabs on the retaining ring broke off. Thought about trying to jb weld the tab back on but would just rather replace it at this point. Who makes the best quality rings? And where is the best place to get them. I really don't want to replace it with junk and have to replace it again in a couple years.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-10-2024, 08:16 AM

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-11-2024, 12:32 AM

What he said. There are two types in case you have to have a match. One the spring goes through the hole as pictured above, the other just has a gap on its back for one.

03-09-2024, 10:03 PM	#1
D-n-Tyke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 305	Best quality headlight retainer ring? Went out to change the headlight on the truck today and ofcourse one of the tabs on the retaining ring broke off. Thought about trying to jb weld the tab back on but would just rather replace it at this point. Who makes the best quality rings? And where is the best place to get them. I really don't want to replace it with junk and have to replace it again in a couple years.

03-10-2024, 08:16 AM	#2
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03-11-2024, 12:32 AM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: Best quality headlight retainer ring? What he said. There are two types in case you have to have a match. One the spring goes through the hole as pictured above, the other just has a gap on its back for one. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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