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Totally didn’t do this when I swapped out my entire head light assembly for Morimotos. Just did it this evening and went for a nice cruise. Feel much better about not blinding oncoming traffic. Thanks for another video
If you look closely, there's a small dot at dead center of the lens. It looks like an imperfection in the plastic, but it's on both lenses at the same place. Presumably to aid with this measurement. Edit: 2017 Sport
@@xxtwobitxx ya know, I tried no less than 4 Phillips I had. It kept skipping on me. That or the shaft would not fit down the channel. I said meh and moved back to the ratchet.
@@jamesmiller384 ya know, that would make perfect sense honestly. And welcome to the team! If you’re in the discord shoot me a message and I’ll get you squared away. Much appreciated.
These new LEDs on vehicles are wild. Crazy bright and obnoxious. Also fun fact, in the winter they won’t produce heat so no assistance is keeping ice at bay vs traditional hologens
@@AR47X420 gotta aim them, they are honestly no brighter than any new vehicle rolling off the lot with LEDs. But facts, if you live in an environment where snow and ice build up is a concern halogen would be the better route.
What year is your taco? Mine is a ‘21 and the headlights are SO bright. Yours look warmer and not as intense. Did you do any mods? I feel like it’s so much harder to see at night when it’s snowing with these newer lights these days. I will try adjusting the height and see if it helps but was curious if you did anything else
@@E4wallace these are stock 2016 housings with aftermarket LEDs from AutoOne. Nothing fancy hut I hear you. Hopefully the fog lights come in clutch to help.
I agree, but I had forgot how much glare-back bright lights give in snow. How do these newer cars with LEDs, deal with snow building up, or is that an issue with factory LEDs? And what about lifted trucks with setting up the measurements for proper aiming?
I just did this on my 2021 Tacoma SR. After measuring 25 ft and marking 2in below, my lights were shining far below my marked line. I adjusted them up with a lot of turns. Just wondering if that’s normal. I guess I assumed it would start closer like yours did in the video
It’s bone stock suspension wise with OEM size tires so could be the factory. I’m just new to DIY so the idea of the factory making a mistake and not me doing this wrong seems unlikely lol I’ll do a re-measure to be sure but thanks for your reply and your videos. Replaced the low and high beams with Autoone’s today based off your recommendation
@@teamoildrop hey one more question for ya. I re-measured to be sure but on tonight’s drive I had back to back cars flash me on an unlit road. Wondering if that means they’re still angled too high or could it just be an unfortunate section of an uphill road?
Hey so, I was adjusting my lights and the projector popped up instantly. The adjuster cog now just spins, anything I can do to get it to catch again or should I just get new headlights? Pretty frustrating that there is not anything about the adjuster not having a stop. I was just perfecting the beam and it f***ed me. Any ideas?
I don’t believe there’s anything you can do on the outside besides spinning it and hoping it catches again. If you’re so inclined, you could open up the housing and see if you could repair it, but otherwise you’ll need a new housing unfortunately. -Austin
2 inch drop at 25 feet may not be enough if your lights are brighter than stock, 3 inch drop would be 1%, 25 ft = 300 inches. Hella recommends 1.2% for passenger cars and 3% for semi's and buses(way too much). Toyota's repair manual is worthless it just specifies 4 inches above or below bulb height at 25ft is acceptable.
@@vipercrazy-9 I hear ya, but keep in mind that brightness and light dispersion are not always related. Our headlights do a pretty dang good job at keeping dispersion tight.
Note: You can also use a specific sized phillips head to turn the adjusting knobs from directly above but I find it to be a real pain. Add: it’s vital you are on a flat surface when doing this.
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Totally didn’t do this when I swapped out my entire head light assembly for Morimotos. Just did it this evening and went for a nice cruise. Feel much better about not blinding oncoming traffic. Thanks for another video
@@joekatchmar5235 oh yeah! Adjustment is everything. Nice lights btw 😎
Thank you for this video, lots of people just put in bright lights and don’t think twice about where the point. This is much appreciated
@@bartowens1860 my pleasure. Adjusting your lights properly, as you know, is 90% of the battle
If you look closely, there's a small dot at dead center of the lens. It looks like an imperfection in the plastic, but it's on both lenses at the same place. Presumably to aid with this measurement.
Edit: 2017 Sport
Great video ! Very concise and easy to understand. Strong work as always 👏🇺🇸
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long phillips works perfect. Just like you mention in the comments it may not be the best way, but it's just as simple with a socket wrench
@@xxtwobitxx ya know, I tried no less than 4 Phillips I had. It kept skipping on me. That or the shaft would not fit down the channel. I said meh and moved back to the ratchet.
@@teamoildrop Maybe a JIS phillips?
@@jamesmiller384 ya know, that would make perfect sense honestly. And welcome to the team! If you’re in the discord shoot me a message and I’ll get you squared away. Much appreciated.
This is important info. Poorly aimed headlights seem to be very common recently.
Everyone lifts and forgets to aim... shame shame
These new LEDs on vehicles are wild. Crazy bright and obnoxious. Also fun fact, in the winter they won’t produce heat so no assistance is keeping ice at bay vs traditional hologens
@@AR47X420 gotta aim them, they are honestly no brighter than any new vehicle rolling off the lot with LEDs. But facts, if you live in an environment where snow and ice build up is a concern halogen would be the better route.
What year is your taco? Mine is a ‘21 and the headlights are SO bright. Yours look warmer and not as intense. Did you do any mods? I feel like it’s so much harder to see at night when it’s snowing with these newer lights these days. I will try adjusting the height and see if it helps but was curious if you did anything else
@@E4wallace these are stock 2016 housings with aftermarket LEDs from AutoOne. Nothing fancy hut I hear you. Hopefully the fog lights come in clutch to help.
I agree, but I had forgot how much glare-back bright lights give in snow.
How do these newer cars with LEDs, deal with snow building up, or is that an issue with factory LEDs?
And what about lifted trucks with setting up the measurements for proper aiming?
Amazing and thank you
@@RockiWolf pleasures ours! 🍻
I just did this on my 2021 Tacoma SR. After measuring 25 ft and marking 2in below, my lights were shining far below my marked line. I adjusted them up with a lot of turns. Just wondering if that’s normal. I guess I assumed it would start closer like yours did in the video
@@Charles-f3v7q honestly it could have been poorly adjusted from factory or maybe a lift / heavy mods are throwing it off?
It’s bone stock suspension wise with OEM size tires so could be the factory. I’m just new to DIY so the idea of the factory making a mistake and not me doing this wrong seems unlikely lol I’ll do a re-measure to be sure but thanks for your reply and your videos. Replaced the low and high beams with Autoone’s today based off your recommendation
@ my pleasure! Taking care of that truck
@@teamoildrop hey one more question for ya. I re-measured to be sure but on tonight’s drive I had back to back cars flash me on an unlit road. Wondering if that means they’re still angled too high or could it just be an unfortunate section of an uphill road?
you moved. nice place like the flat drive way.
@@markdenney3903 its beautiful here in northern NY. Thanks! The garage is amazing as well.
Hey so, I was adjusting my lights and the projector popped up instantly. The adjuster cog now just spins, anything I can do to get it to catch again or should I just get new headlights? Pretty frustrating that there is not anything about the adjuster not having a stop. I was just perfecting the beam and it f***ed me. Any ideas?
I don’t believe there’s anything you can do on the outside besides spinning it and hoping it catches again. If you’re so inclined, you could open up the housing and see if you could repair it, but otherwise you’ll need a new housing unfortunately.
-Austin
@@teamoildrop Dang, appreciate the fast reply!
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2 inch drop at 25 feet may not be enough if your lights are brighter than stock, 3 inch drop would be 1%, 25 ft = 300 inches. Hella recommends 1.2% for passenger cars and 3% for semi's and buses(way too much). Toyota's repair manual is worthless it just specifies 4 inches above or below bulb height at 25ft is acceptable.
@@vipercrazy-9 I hear ya, but keep in mind that brightness and light dispersion are not always related. Our headlights do a pretty dang good job at keeping dispersion tight.
Thanks my lights came pointed insanely low, super sketchy driving like that.
Glad you were able to remedy! Definitely helps to see properly at night.
-Austin
Does this also apply to the full led headlights?
@@paulf5072 regardless of brand or type the “-2 inch rule” will apply. However, the full LEDs I BELIEVE have two adjusting knobs.
@@teamoildrop awesome thanks
Will this adjust the low or the high beams? Or both?
@@ekis18 both!
Bout to go raise my light to blind people. Just kidding!! 😂😂
@@antdoggames1396 😤 ☀️ ☀️
Hope your driveway is level.
@@bananarobotoverlord see notes brother