Headlight aiming? [Archive]

66SSFan

Oct 23rd, 07, 10:04 PM

Years ago I remember seeing a diagram on how to aim the headlights by parking the car about 10 feet from a garage door and the lights should be at a specific hight and slightly to the right? Dose anyone have an idea of what the measurements are or a better way of doing this at home?

68KMENO

Oct 23rd, 07, 10:42 PM

I just measure the bottom of the light in the car then make the center of the beam on the wall that measurement .... it makes it a very slight downward angle keeping it out of on coming traffic's eyes

animal69

Oct 24th, 07, 7:38 AM

66SSFan

Oct 24th, 07, 8:38 AM

Thanks for the replys:)

Chicken Coupe

Oct 24th, 07, 10:01 AM

Here are instructions...

http://www.coolbulbs.com/HID-VISUAL-HEADLIGHT-AIMING-PROCEDURE.pdf

ehjorten

Oct 24th, 07, 10:13 AM

http://www.coolbulbs.com/HID-VISUAL-HEADLIGHT-AIMING-PROCEDURE.pdf
http://www.automedia.com/Aiming_Headlights/ccr20010801ha/1
http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl118a-lib.htm

Take your pick!

Only the center link works for sealed-beams. The other two are for VOL lamps with a distinct vertical cut-off line.

BillsCamino

Oct 24th, 07, 10:34 AM

rocks66ss

Oct 24th, 07, 11:48 AM

I recently bought a complete Hoppy headlight aiming kit off Ebay...the type that suction cups to the sealed beam. Got tired of having crooked headlights. :(
Fits different sizes...cheap too. ;)
http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bb/94/ed19_1.JPG

I messed with my lights for years and was never really happy with the end results, I bought a Hoppy system off of ebay last year. Looks like yours except mine came in a pretty cool wooden case. I think I spent about $75.00 total for mine. Best $75.00 dollars I think I ever spent. I see the Hoppy systems for sale fairly regular on ebay.

Great spread on you car in Super Chevy also. I got mine yesterday and read it last night.

Rocky