How to gain more headlight adjustment?

ssblubyyou · Jun 4, 2019

I was out riding tonight with my 275/60/15 rears and 26” fronts. My headlights are very dim since they’re pointing to the ground. I maxed out the adjustment to move them up. Is there anyway to gain more vertical adjustment or am I just sol and back to running 26” tires all around at night so I can see more than a few feet in front of me?

Revvv · Jun 5, 2019

ssblubyyou said:
I was out riding tonight with my 275/60/15 rears and 26” fronts. My headlights are very dim since they’re pointing to the ground. I maxed out the adjustment to move them up. Is there anyway to gain more vertical adjustment or am I just sol and back to running 26” tires all around at night so I can see more than a few feet in front of me?

Any pics of the car. It sounds like you either have very dim bulbs, or a massive rake. If it's the latter you may be able to lower the rear a little.

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ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

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01yellercobra · Jun 5, 2019

Are those aftermarket smoked headlight housings? If so, I think I know your problem.

blownstang4.6 · Jun 5, 2019

Factory headlights and bulbs suck in general. Can't see anything at night. I got LED and it's much better, but does blind people a little.

ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

Yes. I think from LMR. Just the oem replacement version. Not the super dark ones.

ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

I had the HID bulbs and ballasts in before but one melted. So I removed them and went back to stock bulbs and fog lights as well. Stock sucks.... it’s like I only can see 20’ in front of the hood.

ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

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Revvv · Jun 5, 2019

ssblubyyou said:
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I think you just need a brighter bulb.

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ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

Suggestions on bulbs? LMR’s HID kit for headlights and fog light?

Dip Dungles · Jun 5, 2019

ssblubyyou said:
Suggestions on bulbs? LMR’s HID kit for headlights and fog light?

If you’re going to run factory headlights then stay away from HID or LED’s as you will be scattering and WILL blind on coming traffic. If you want to spend the coin grab a set of retro fit housings that are built for HID. They will provide you with exactly what your looking for.

ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

Is there any headlights that look good on the market? I don’t want the car to look ricer. Or any suggestions on a good bright bulb? This would obviously be the cheapest/ easiest fix.

RI-SVT · Jun 5, 2019

try the sylvania silverstars bulb, otherwise look up the retrofit source for some good options.

Revvv · Jun 5, 2019

RI-SVT said:
try the sylvania silverstars bulb, otherwise look up the retrofit source for some good options.

This is the route I would go. Actually, this is what I run, and I can see without any problems. Oncoming drivers hate me.

Also; how are you adjusting your headlights? I don't mean to sound insulting, but you could have them aimed too high. I've seen it happen before.

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ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

Up against a garage door about 10-15’ back.

HudsonFalcon · Jun 5, 2019

ssblubyyou said:
Up against a garage door about 10-15’ back.

Gotta do 25' brother, that's the range. LMR has a video.

I also 2nd the retrofit if you have trouble seeing at night, live rural or both.

ssblubyyou · Jun 5, 2019

10-4. I will back it up some to 25’. Thanks for the help. What the retrofit everyone is suggesting? I know what the silverstars are.

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Revvv · Jun 5, 2019

HudsonFalcon said:
Gotta do 25' brother, that's the range. LMR has a video.

I also 2nd the retrofit if you have trouble seeing at night, live rural or both.

Absolutely

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Dip Dungles · Jun 6, 2019

ssblubyyou said:
What the retrofit everyone is suggesting?

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There are a few to choose from

https://www.sw-lights.com

The Retrofit Source | The Best HID & LED Projector Headlight Upgrades

I ended up grabbing a set from a guy on FB who builds them to your custom specs. They were easy to wire up and did exactly what I wanted them to.

ssblubyyou · Jun 6, 2019

Thanks for all the help!!! I was looking at sw lights. Look pretty nice.

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