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03CVLX
03-23-2009, 12:11 AM
Does anyone here have access to a headlight aiming machine like the dealers use and the correct tools to do the job? I just replaced my headlight assemblies and they seem off. I even switched the adjusters over from my old lights but its just not right. I am willing to pay on the side for the help.
Al
03-23-2009, 02:24 AM
I usually adjust them myself till they seem right.

Here is how I go about doing this:
I first figure out which of my two headlights is aimed in a more-preferred direction.
I then park my car in front of a wall and on a level surface.
I then adjust the out-of alignment light until it shines on the wall at the same level as the good light.

-Fin
BadAzzGTA89
03-23-2009, 06:40 AM
^^^^^^x2
03CVLX
03-23-2009, 09:33 AM
I might try that but I gotta go buy the tool. The only thing that concerns me is that I replaced both assemblies so I am not really sure if either are correct.
Holeshot
03-23-2009, 08:35 PM
I wait till I get flashed then I tweekem down a tad.
LIZMO
03-23-2009, 10:13 PM
i hope there aren't as bad as mine... my left headlight shines up and towards trees and street signs... where as the right one shines right infront of my car on the ground. i can't see shit ever. lol. :(
03CVLX
03-24-2009, 12:15 AM
Yeah I get flashed periodically which is why I know they are off. Not nearly as bad as Liz's car though :rolf
Al
03-24-2009, 01:29 AM
My left headlight is aimed about 10 degrees up.

I was thinking about fixing it, but soon realized that it is very useful for getting slow movers out of the way. All I need to do is get about 4-5 car lengths behind them and it shines right in their rear view mirror. Works EVERY time!
Car Guy
03-24-2009, 02:28 AM
I had people flipping us off in our beater Taurus so I just cut the front coil springs in order to lower the beam angle.....:goof
Holeshot
03-24-2009, 02:25 PM
General rule of thumb is if your standing in front of the car on a level surface and you stand back about 2 to 4 feet the center beam should hit your knee cap area depending on your height. So 28 to 36 " should be about right.
03CVLX
03-24-2009, 08:39 PM
Got the lights aimed today. They were WAY off. I just tried holeshots test and thats right where the light beam hits my leg. Just above the knee. Maybe I'll be able to see the road now.