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grs · 08-31-2010, 06:11 PM

I know how to adjust them. But how far from the wall do park the truck, and how for up do you put a mark on the wall, and how far apart are the marks. I think they should be adjusted on low beam. When I was a VW mechanic the shop had a mark on the wall. Thanks.

**GruntMoanCough** · 08-31-2010, 06:32 PM

I've always adjusted them 10 feet from the wall and straight ahead, on high beam. Never had a come back.

Thealien · 08-31-2010, 06:36 PM

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

this is what
i have used.

ChevLoRay · 08-31-2010, 06:37 PM

I've seen methods that said you had to be 25-ft from a wall and on a level surface.

If you have a Chilton's or a Haynes manual or go on-line, you'll find diagrams of what they think you should do.

hayhauler71 · 08-31-2010, 10:21 PM

I have a AC delco headlamp aiming kit. I thought everybody owned one.

ChevLoRay · 08-31-2010, 11:58 PM

I knew someone had to have it. Around here, there are no vehicle inspections so finding someone who has the aiming equipment is like snipe hunting. Until you posted having one, I didn't know where it went.

08-31-2010, 06:11 PM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	How do you adjust head lights? I know how to adjust them. But how far from the wall do park the truck, and how for up do you put a mark on the wall, and how far apart are the marks. I think they should be adjusted on low beam. When I was a VW mechanic the shop had a mark on the wall. Thanks.

08-31-2010, 06:32 PM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: How do you adjust head lights? I've always adjusted them 10 feet from the wall and straight ahead, on high beam. Never had a come back. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

08-31-2010, 06:36 PM	#3
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: How do you adjust head lights? http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html this is what i have used. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

08-31-2010, 06:37 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: How do you adjust head lights? I've seen methods that said you had to be 25-ft from a wall and on a level surface. If you have a Chilton's or a Haynes manual or go on-line, you'll find diagrams of what they think you should do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-31-2010, 10:21 PM	#5
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: How do you adjust head lights? I have a AC delco headlamp aiming kit. I thought everybody owned one. __________________ Fuzzy

08-31-2010, 11:58 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: How do you adjust head lights? I knew someone had to have it. Around here, there are no vehicle inspections so finding someone who has the aiming equipment is like snipe hunting. Until you posted having one, I didn't know where it went. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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