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Old 06-27-2003, 08:38 PM
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Adjusting headlights on 3rd gen

I have '01 4Runner SR5 and after the lift it seems that the rear is a bit higher, so headlights point right in front of the truck, not in the distance.

Would anyone know which screw I need to turn to make the beam from my headlights to go a little higher and farther in the distance? And what is the easiest way to get to that screw?

Thanks in advance!

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Old 06-28-2003, 02:47 AM
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I recall reading some were they were none adjustable on 3Gens, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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You can adjust them. I adjusted mine after installing my HIDs. There's a plastic screw on the side and top to make the adjustment. Pick up a Haynes repair manual and it shows you how to adjust and what the screws look like.
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Bumping up an old thread...

I couldn't find the screws they were talking about...maybe I'm dumb..haha
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Data, hope this helps. Just copy the below link and paste it in your address bar:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39701<br />
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be careful adjusting those little plastic teeth. I thrashed mine badly enough I had to replace the headlights completely. (*OUCH*)

The dealers can do it for pretty cheap but bring the DOT instructions for aiming headlights with you. I had to go three times before they got it right. (And I was hella pissed by the end of it!)
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ah sweeeet! Awesome! Thanks guys!!!
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Originally Posted by Scottiac
be careful adjusting those little plastic teeth.
spray lube on em before adjusting, help me.
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