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machinist85
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My headlights were adjusted too high from the factory and people kept flashing me. There is a 8mm bolt that sticks out of the back of each headlight to adjust the height. It's up close to the fender. On the passenger side you need to remove the 2 torx bolts that hold the air scoop on so it can be pulled out of the way.
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Check you owners manual. The procedure is laid out there, and easy to do.
rydfree
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Yep the truck has a downward rake to it naturally so if the camper makes it level your headlights are a couple inches higher .
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There's a detailed post about how to adjust them below. Even with mine adjusted I still get flashed on occasion, these lights are bright especially when you're approaching a smaller car.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/fyi-headlight-adjustment-after-lift.2874/
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/fyi-headlight-adjustment-after-lift.2874/
puckdodger
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Simple fix. Phillips screwdriver is all you need, and maybe a Sharpie to put a reference mark on the bolt to count rotations...
docarter
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Procedure to level is simple, most recommend that the lights be no more than 42" inches off of the ground at 20 feet from a wall.
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The procedure to align the lights is pretty easy.
The procedure to get my lazy ass to get out and do it is more problematic.
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Especially coming over a hill...can't help that...
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In your case it really doesn't matter. Hill or flat they're still getting blinded!
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BassRanger
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Should be at or below center line of the headlight, it's not a static measurement.
HotShotOffroad
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I get flashed a lot here lately. Not sure why all of a sudden but I do. I have adjusted my headlights down (running the MM) and still have the flashers. Truth be told anytime you do any adjustment to the headlights or suspension (which I have both) someone is going to flash. If I adjust my lights any further down I cant see in the distance very well. So at some point people just need to get over it
docarter
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54" is a common maximum height by statute, but for courtesy's sake 42" is more reasonable. Otherwise you'll necessarily be blinding sedan and coupe drivers. The Ranger's low beam reflector on a stock 4x4 is about 40" from the ground, but my Cadillac ATS's roof is about 54" so adjusting the beam to the maximum allowable height is no different than me driving around 24/7 with my highbeams on.
The Federal Government sets a maximum low beam height for passenger vehicles: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2004-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2004-title49-vol5-sec571-108.xml
States have similar requirements:
https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec1904.html
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4501-15-01
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