bright headlights

[M SPEC]

After installing my LED bulb replacements and leveling back when my baby had less than 10K, I got flashed...that went away completely after I adjusted the aim...did you level your Tremor Joe?

Hey Sid, good to hear from you. Hope all is well. Nope, no suspension adjustments. I just figure that they didn't get adjusted correctly...s&%t happens. Easy fix. I did get a chuckle by the post from maxbottomtim. Obviously he doesn't know me. No harm?

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[Highlander]

'21 Lariat Tremor.. stock suspension. I get a flash at least every couple weeks.. including from trucks! Well, it was a Chevy... lol

My lights are set correctly.

Frank

 

[M SPEC]

I'd double check you have even, level headlights against a wall (but unless they look egregiously high, wouldn't adjust - you are supposed to measure like 25' back or something).
More than likely, someone mistook the LEDs for highs, or you hit a pothole and bounced and shone at them.

Hey maxbottotim, thanks for the reply. While I most certainly appreciate it I did get a chuckle by this statement "More than likely... or you hit a pothole and bounced and shone at them." So I thought I would send you this picture of 5 of my 8 cars/trucks. I know cars!??? I'm very old and have owned more that 60. But again I seriously appreciate you taking the time to share you thoughts. And I know you are trying to be helpful!

 

[M SPEC]

'21 Lariat Tremor.. stock suspension. I get a flash at least every couple weeks.. including from trucks! Well, it was a Chevy... lol

My lights are set correctly.

Frank

Hey Frank, good to know, Thanks. I intend to check mine and even if they are spot on I may lower them a bit. I can tell on dark country roads I have plenty of room to do so.

 

[Danager]

Anyone getting flashing lights from oncoming car signaling headlights to bright. I have 2021 Tremor stock height. Going to adjust my lights but I am surprised to need to.

2021 Lariat Tremor - get “flashed” more than any other vehicle I’ve owned. I find this is usually just from my headlights as I don’t typically have the driving lights on. I’m either on my way out somewhere and no time/place/tools to adjust the lights, or by the time I get home I’ve prioritized a nap or forgotten altogether. When I aimed my fog lights, I confirmed the headlights are level with each other.

Why do I draw some sense of satisfaction by returning fire and showing them what my brights actually look like? ??‍

 

[Msfitoy]

Hey Sid, good to hear from you. Hope all is well. Nope, no suspension adjustments. I just figure that they didn't get adjusted correctly...s&%t happens. Easy fix. I did get a chuckle by the post from maxbottomtim. Obviously he doesn't know me. No harm?

Hi Joe...glad you got it fixed! The hills in NC can still cause people to freak out when I'm coming over a hill...there's no amount of adjustment to fix that lol...

 

[M SPEC]

2021 Lariat Tremor - get “flashed” more than any other vehicle I’ve owned. I find this is usually just from my headlights as I don’t typically have the driving lights on. I’m either on my way out somewhere and no time/place/tools to adjust the lights, or by the time I get home I’ve prioritized a nap or forgotten altogether. When I aimed my fog lights, I confirmed the headlights are level with each other.

Why do I draw some sense of satisfaction by returning fire and showing them what my brights actually look like? ??‍

? I'm 75...naps are always number one priority, waking up from the nap number two.

 

[wetidlerjr]

...when one drives a clown car headlights in the face are just part of it.

 

[airline tech]

Yes, get flashed all the time, even before my LED Headlamp Assy swap. When I swapped, I set truck 25' from garage door, placed tape across top edge of light (beam) along door, and set a reference point to align to with the new factory LED assemblies. adjusted them to exact ref point, got flashed a few times, re-adjusted down about 1'' lower, still get flashed -mostly low to the ground -cars

I plan on checking alignment specs per the service manual, to see if I am off.

I think the main issue is the Headlights only allow vertical adjustment and specifically the LED assemblies spread the light output wide (side to side) putting the light directly into the oncoming traffic lane (for a 2-lane hi-way mine projects down the middle of it) so there is no way to adjust it inboard (horizontally)

I will admit, the Leds are very bright especially noticeable when parked in front of a plate glass storefront window, so hopefully I can find a happy point in adjustment where other drivers are not cussing me out and still be good for pre deer collision avoidance. I have noted that this season, I have seen numerous deer and have had 3 near misses in the last month, but thanks to the LED's I had time to react.
I will also note, the Ranger WILL STOP on a dime from 65 MPH (this one left me about 3 feet) of clearance before impact

Hopefully will get time soon to check my adjustment per the manual, see attached ref

 

[CB750F]

My sport car is lowered & I can say, it's bright down here.
But! The amount of people that put the wrong bulbs in to see better & just splash light all over is ridiculous.
OP, nice car selection. ?

 

[Jhbryaniv]

2021 Lariat Tremor - get “flashed” more than any other vehicle I’ve owned. I find this is usually just from my headlights as I don’t typically have the driving lights on. I’m either on my way out somewhere and no time/place/tools to adjust the lights, or by the time I get home I’ve prioritized a nap or forgotten altogether. When I aimed my fog lights, I confirmed the headlights are level with each other.

Why do I draw some sense of satisfaction by returning fire and showing them what my brights actually look like? ??‍

I'm not saying I do this too, but I don't, not do this...

I also don't get a kick out of turning on my ditch lights as they go past either... Especially to folks who have their brights on - or the bro trucks with the cheap Un focused Amazon special light bars turns on.

As a safety guy, I never do things that are unsafe, just to be extra clear...

 

[M SPEC]

My sport car is lowered & I can say, it's bright down here.
But! The amount of people that put the wrong bulbs in to see better & just splash light all over is ridiculous.
OP, nice car selection. ?

Thank You!

 

[M SPEC]

Yes, get flashed all the time, even before my LED Headlamp Assy swap. When I swapped, I set truck 25' from garage door, placed tape across top edge of light (beam) along door, and set a reference point to align to with the new factory LED assemblies. adjusted them to exact ref point, got flashed a few times, re-adjusted down about 1'' lower, still get flashed -mostly low to the ground -cars

I plan on checking alignment specs per the service manual, to see if I am off.

I think the main issue is the Headlights only allow vertical adjustment and specifically the LED assemblies spread the light output wide (side to side) putting the light directly into the oncoming traffic lane (for a 2-lane hi-way mine projects down the middle of it) so there is no way to adjust it inboard (horizontally)

I will admit, the Leds are very bright especially noticeable when parked in front of a plate glass storefront window, so hopefully I can find a happy point in adjustment where other drivers are not cussing me out and still be good for pre deer collision avoidance. I have noted that this season, I have seen numerous deer and have had 3 near misses in the last month, but thanks to the LED's I had time to react.
I will also note, the Ranger WILL STOP on a dime from 65 MPH (this one left me about 3 feet) of clearance before impact

Hopefully will get time soon to check my adjustment per the manual, see attached ref

Thankfully I have never hit a deer cause that would SUCK. I do often drive country roads though and you are right, more light more better. Thanks for the attachment I intend to check my lights. Be careful out there!!!!!!!

 

[M SPEC]

My sport car is lowered & I can say, it's bright down here.
But! The amount of people that put the wrong bulbs in to see better & just splash light all over is ridiculous.
OP, nice car selection. ?

"In a world where you can choose to be anything, choose to be kind." I wish more people would adhere to that philosophy. Especially our politicians and public figures. Thanks

 

[Jason B]

Back in the late 80's and early 90's I got flashed quite often. But it seems girls don't do that anymore or I'm too old to notice.
But seriously, I did get flashed quite often when the 2" level was put in. Took about 15 minutes to adjust them and no more flashes.

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