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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Default Headlights aiming way off. How do I adjust them?

Last week I installed new headlights (the whole assembly, not the bulbs) and when they are turned on, myrightlight isshining muchfarther down the road than my left one is. So,the left one seems to be pointing more downwards than the right one is. How can I go about adjusting them so that they shine properly down the road? It is a 1995 model. Thanks
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Default RE: Headlights aiming way off. How do I adjust them?

Be patient, someone will reply with more accurate instructions, but there should be adjustment screws that you can turn to aim the light vertically and horizontally. There are three on my model, not sure about yours though.
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Pull up to the side of a building, garage door(or other large structure) approx 5 feet away... adjust the lights to about level and straight ahead, you'll see where the main beam is... Back up a few feet and do it again... Depending on how accurate you want them, back up a few more feet andkeep doing the sane thing... It will work in daylight (till the lights wash out) but night is better...
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Default RE: Headlights aiming way off. How do I adjust them?

http://hidtech.com/aiming.htm
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Default RE: Headlights aiming way off. How do I adjust them?

Thanks for the help guys, but I want to know is what TwotoneVert is talking about; how do I actually physically move the lights?
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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Default RE: Headlights aiming way off. How do I adjust them?

mine has adjusterbolts on each light one moves it side to side the other up and down
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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I'm glad someone asked this, I have the same problem in the Fox and my '93 Ranger.
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