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Old 09-25-2011, 09:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Quite simple!

There is a hole in the fender, next to the key here:



You'll need a ratchet, an extension and either a 7MM or T20 bit.

Here is what the adjuster looks like:





couldn't get the camera to focus (stupid phone), but this is a 7MM



Crank away! Clockwise = up!


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Old 09-25-2011, 10:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Damn.... so this whole time of me taking the headlight out and adjusting it and putting it back in then taking it back out (you know what i mean) could all be solved this way. ah well.... now i know a easier way.


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Damn.... so this whole time of me taking the headlight out and adjusting it and putting it back in then taking it back out (you know what i mean) could all be solved this way. ah well.... now i know a easier way.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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Say what?

This is for the vertical aim on the headlights. Projectors may need a slight horizontal adjustment, which is totally different.


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sweet....so before i level or get new lights, I think i should mark my garage door with tape so i know where to adjust them back to.


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Old 09-28-2011, 08:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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assuming they are right from the factory. LOL

Best way to do it.............measure where you are, then 25ft away, 2" drop. Easy.


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With HIDs will I have to worry about horizontal adjustments or will it only be vertical?

All I am doing is swapping the OEM with the Retro kit.
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assuming they are right from the factory. LOL

Best way to do it.............measure where you are, then 25ft away, 2" drop. Easy.
2" or 2'?
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With HIDs will I have to worry about horizontal adjustments or will it only be vertical?

All I am doing is swapping the OEM with the Retro kit.
If doing a drop in bulb swap, only horizontal. Projectors have a horizontal adjustment.

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2" or 2'?
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assuming they are right from the factory. LOL

Best way to do it.............measure where you are, then 25ft away, 2" drop. Easy.
Does that go for me with a 8" lift?


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