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Posted by: ewdysar Dec 28 2004, 03:47 PM

So I looked in the Haynes manual and under headlight alignment, they suggest going to a professional. I'm surprised that this job couldn't/shouldn't be done by me. IPB Image

I remember aligning other car's lights in the past with specs from manuals, park car on level space xx feet from vertical wall. Draw horizontal line xx inches from ground and mark centerline of car on wall. Align each light independantly.

Is there something that I'm missing here? Is there something that makes this too complicated for the likes of me? Who knew that twisting a couple of screws would prove to be more difficult than swapping the suspension, installing a V8, radiator etc. etc. IPB Image

Eric

Posted by: vsg914 Dec 28 2004, 05:49 PM

Eric, remove the plastic headlight surrounds, and you will find two adjustment screws. One on the top, and one on the side.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 28 2004, 06:06 PM

...more than likely they just didn't want to deal with figureing it out if they couldn't find the specs or that in some states it's a modification that a licensed shop must do???

I agree, it cannot be that hard to do as long as you have a referance to go by IPB Image

Posted by: Jamie Dec 28 2004, 07:35 PM

My 73 has 2 alignment holes in the plastic surround so removing them is not necessary. I have often tuned up alignment on level ground against the side of a convenient building. especially with a new vehicle.

Posted by: ewdysar Dec 28 2004, 07:48 PM

So I guess I'll measure to the center of the headlights and adjust the left side of the highbeam pattern to that level at about 20 feet. Then drive around and see if that's too close. I'll try to remember to post my results when I get them dialed in.

Now as soon as my dimmer relay shows up, so the high beams will stay on IPB Image

Thx guys...