Aiming Your Headlights on a Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner - Must Do After Lift or New Headlights

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @marklazarus2584
    @marklazarus2584 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you for this. It would be great if everyone who lifted their truck did this.

  • @BIG_PETE_787
    @BIG_PETE_787 2 роки тому +3

    I have the same headlights with the same problem, and no videos like this to be able to resolve the issue, thank you!

  • @michaelc.6306
    @michaelc.6306 2 роки тому +5

    The Driver side is supposed to be Lower & the Passenger side is to be higher. As oncoming traffic is typically on the Driver side, so as not to Blind Oncoming traffic.

  • @S_p_a_r_k_y
    @S_p_a_r_k_y 3 роки тому +10

    👍 Great job explaining the procedure. I am headed out to check my headlight alignment now.

  • @yetio2002
    @yetio2002 3 роки тому +13

    I’m sorry but I absolutely lost it when you stood the screw driver up😂

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 3 роки тому +4

    I was just lookig for a video like this, since I am trying to adjust my new LED for my 4Runner 2020

  • @EcBuddy123
    @EcBuddy123 2 роки тому +2

    I just used another, stock, suv at the same distance. Both headlights sit at 36+ inches so their beam should throw at about the same height and width. However the driver light cut off line on stock headlights sit lower than the passenger and I think that's due to help oncoming traffic

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому

      Yes, stock headlights tend to be lower on the driver side for that exact reason

  • @americanmilitiaman88
    @americanmilitiaman88 2 роки тому +4

    Many people are switching to brighter lights without adjusting them

  • @overland422
    @overland422 Рік тому

    Thanks for the vid. Just installed the Morimotto's and this helps with the adjustment.

  • @ElevationEveryWeekend
    @ElevationEveryWeekend 3 роки тому

    I need to get down to see you guys after the holidays.

  • @nh-play6018
    @nh-play6018 3 роки тому +1

    Wow looks like I need to do some looking into my truck now. Thank you very much

  • @ggsdude1
    @ggsdude1 11 місяців тому +2

    Because the truck is raised dont you need to lower the beam more? For trucks that are stock heigh they suggest 2 to 3 inches lower already but if you raise that truck then cut off is that much higher which will shine on oncoming traffic...

  • @johnnymckinney7030
    @johnnymckinney7030 2 роки тому +2

    How do you adjust the levelness? My passenger headlight is angled

  • @jaimebakal4253
    @jaimebakal4253 2 роки тому +2

    Great video and I just did exactly what you did. I have the same headlight as well. Thanks

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому +1

      More people need to do the same. I still see so many people driving with their lights too high. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @sahabastani2614
    @sahabastani2614 2 роки тому +1

    The Morimoto's have a sideways adjustment as well. Any insight to adjusting that?

    • @verocala9902
      @verocala9902 2 роки тому +1

      There’s another wheel behind the headlights, lower and on the opposite side. More difficult to reach

  • @ShaneGuevara
    @ShaneGuevara 2 роки тому +1

    Just got Morimotos for my Tacoma, is there a certain width range for them? I need to adjust the height of the beam pattern, but wondering about the width.

  • @0718dm
    @0718dm 5 місяців тому

    So where did you place the end of the screwdriver?

  • @DarkBykeTwitch
    @DarkBykeTwitch Рік тому

    Should be high like that on passenger side to see in ditch for deer?

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  Рік тому

      I would worry about blinding the car in front of you, maybe use ditch lights if you live in an area with a lot of wild life.

  • @SuperMendez14
    @SuperMendez14 6 місяців тому

    Wow great job thank you sir!

  • @saracondit6031
    @saracondit6031 Рік тому

    Thanks this video was super helpful!

  • @theorientalknight
    @theorientalknight 2 роки тому

    T- can u do a vid on dual battery set up? Engine bay or truck bed and difference between it and a portable. Like jackery. Pros & cons.

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому +1

      We sure can! We just took out our secondary battery recently so it'll be a good time to explain why too.

  • @ceeIoc
    @ceeIoc 2 роки тому

    Do you need to do anything with your grill camera/tss after a lift?

  • @joshualopez7099
    @joshualopez7099 Рік тому

    I can't reach the part of the headlight you are turning, do I have to remove the cover? My lights have been super low ever since I've installed them. Thanks

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  Рік тому +1

      I recommend getting a longer screw driver.

    • @joshualopez7099
      @joshualopez7099 Рік тому

      @@Runnin4Tacos I just realized on the 4runner you don't have the plastic cover on that's why you can reach it easily.

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  Рік тому

      The 2016 didn't have that yet. But its only plastic clips that can be popped in and out with just your fingers. @@joshualopez7099

    • @joshualopez7099
      @joshualopez7099 Рік тому

      @@Runnin4Tacos yeah I did that I figured it out. Do you notice the odd S shape the light beams make? I was wondering if that was normal.

  • @attobuoy
    @attobuoy Рік тому +3

    The way you've adjusted these lights leaves them so high they'll shine in the mirrors, and on the people inside, of most cars you follow. That's rude. They should be adjusted low enough to illuminate the license plate of the car ahead, but not shine into the windows.

    • @Qpyx196xn
      @Qpyx196xn Рік тому +5

      That’s too dangerous. If it’s that low then he won’t be able to see what’s ahead of him. Keep in mind a lifted car is already going to blind most cars since they sit higher than normal.

    • @KeithBickford
      @KeithBickford 3 місяці тому

      They are doing it to the standard method of 2” down at 25’. This is what all references instruct to do.

  • @techtraveler1365
    @techtraveler1365 Рік тому

    I have an questions, I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR factory head light, bought at Amazon it’s Fahren Ursprung H11 LED Headlight Bulbs, 14000 Lumens 6500K. And I did follow any instructions on internet said 25 feets walls, four feet’s horizontal. After that many cars all piss off at me keep pull over and when I stop red light and cross another side by red light, this second times two different car’s headlight turn flashlight on me. And sometimes drive two opposite lanes keep flashlight on me too. People think my led light bulbs think it’s high beams. I’m very upset because I don’t want bother them or keep flashlights on me. I don’t get it! What I can to do?

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  Рік тому

      Unfortunately, I do not know how the other brands of H11's perform. Check to see if you are aiming too high. Try aiming it downwards some more.

  • @wilmafingerdoo2690
    @wilmafingerdoo2690 Рік тому

    I have a 2018 Tacoma that is slightly lifted, mainly because of bigger tires. From the ground to the middle of my headlights is 42 1/2 inches. What should my heighth be on the wall that I should be lowering/raising my lights to?

    • @phillipkennedy8429
      @phillipkennedy8429 7 місяців тому +1

      Anything over 39 inches I would go with 3 inches. So in your case I would adjust to 39.5 inches at 25 feet away

    • @wilmafingerdoo2690
      @wilmafingerdoo2690 7 місяців тому +1

      @@phillipkennedy8429 Thanks!

    • @phillipkennedy8429
      @phillipkennedy8429 7 місяців тому +1

      @@wilmafingerdoo2690 No problem at all. Hope it helps!

  • @BG-qf7oq
    @BG-qf7oq Рік тому

    Do the morimoto headlights come properly adjusted for the Tacoma? Or do you have to adjust the lights if you install the morimoto headlights on a stock Tacoma? Or only if lifted?

    • @rriego2
      @rriego2 Рік тому

      Hey, I just installed some on my stock tacoma and they definitely needed to be adjusted out of the box.

  • @carlosmiranda628
    @carlosmiranda628 2 роки тому

    When is the rear diff skid plate coming ?

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому

      We will have a video on that this coming week!

  • @rayleung1
    @rayleung1 2 роки тому

    so you saying once I lift my truck I should adjust it higher like in your video. I thought lifting your truck means you need to lower your light. Why were yours aimed so low from the factory?

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому

      We have aftermarket headlights which needed adjusting. Our factory headlights did not need adjusting

  • @dsbm87
    @dsbm87 Місяць тому

    I've been needing to do this for a year, I bought mine with this problem😂.. I rarely drive at night. But when I do it's a battle, 75% of people flash their high beams at me and I can't help but return the favor. You can honestly drive at night with the bright white running lights if you have to, they hit a good 20' and look pretty mean at night...

  • @miguelflores3635
    @miguelflores3635 2 роки тому

    Which headlight is brighter? Alpharex vs morimoto

  • @erniediaz2433
    @erniediaz2433 2 роки тому

    My lights come on by themselves, what did I connect wrong??

  • @agentwolffe
    @agentwolffe 2 роки тому

    Do you need to angle them inwards? It annoys me that the drops in the middle of both headlights don’t line up.

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому

      No, you do not have to. Most headlights you only need to aim them up or down. However, our FJ Cruiser we had to adjust side to side

  • @erniediaz2433
    @erniediaz2433 2 роки тому

    I am in my house and my tacoma is off and the lights come on by themselves what is going on,??

  • @gersonhay984
    @gersonhay984 2 роки тому

    How many clicks did you move up and down.

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому

      We didn't go by clicks. Every headlight will be different

  • @erniediaz2433
    @erniediaz2433 2 роки тому

    Where are the adjustment screws

  • @stickyhooksfishing2829
    @stickyhooksfishing2829 2 роки тому

    Alpharex overpriced chinese garbage. Morimotos much better research and development. Longer warranty too

  • @mblake0420
    @mblake0420 3 роки тому +1

    Too bad you didn't show factory equipment

    • @Reverend1776
      @Reverend1776 3 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @Runnin4Tacos
      @Runnin4Tacos  2 роки тому +4

      We can make a video if we get a vehicle in with factory headlights and LED bulbs

    • @nh-play6018
      @nh-play6018 2 роки тому

      Umm I think they said factory was pretty much the same, and it probably is same thing on stock headlights. Shouldn’t be that hard.

    • @anotherplebeian
      @anotherplebeian 2 роки тому +1

      It's the same process but the location of the adjuster is different and needs a wrench or socket (I think 8mm) rather than a screwdriver. There are already videos available that show it

  • @rolandohernandez3664
    @rolandohernandez3664 Рік тому

    Thank you, very helpful