Where should my headlights be aimed?

The top of the low beam shining on the wall should be at or slightly below the height of the center of the headlight lens for most vehicles. You should expect the light pattern to be higher on the right side (passenger side) to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver’s side to prevent blinding other drivers.

How much does it cost to adjust headlights?

Average cost of headlight alignment From our research, it appears the costs to adjust your headlights, when using a professional, can range anywhere from $25 to $60; however, in a lot of scenarios, the headlights often do not need to be adjusted and it will be another problem causing your headlights to aim incorrectly.

Do you need to adjust headlights after leveling kit?

How to adjust your lifted truck’s headlights. In order to meet Department of Transportation requirements, you need to adjust each headlight top and bottom as well as each side.

How do you adjust left and right headlights?

The screw on the top of the light housing should be turned clockwise to raise the lights and counterclockwise will lower the light. The headlight should be adjusted until the top of the most intense part of the light beam shines directly on or just below the center of the tapeline on the wall.

How to adjust the headlights on a GMC Sierra?

Short video showing how to adjust headlights up and down on a 2014 GMC Sierra. This will be similar on a Chevy Silverado as well. This is helpful if you lift, level, or lower your truck. When you modify your suspension the lights will be improperly aimed. You will likely be blinding other drivers or limiting your own light output. Go Rhino!

When to adjust aim on Chevy Silverado 1500?

Aim the headlights on your Silverado 1500 truck until both sides are completely aligned. It’s recommended that you cheat down and to the right to avoid offending other motorists on the road late at night. Adjust your headlights, as needed.

Where do you put the headlights on a Silverado 1500?

Aim your headlights so the greatest illumination hits about 2 inches down from the horizontal line and 2 inches to the right of the vertical lines. It’s recommended that you perform this DIY annually, as your headlights are prone to misalignment as time passes. Aim the headlights on your Silverado 1500 truck until both sides are completely aligned.

How do you adjust the headlight on a truck?

With the front of your truck parked facing the outside of your garage door, pop the hood of your truck to begin the adjustment process. Adjust the bolts on your headlights starting with the bolt closest to the outside curve of your left-side guard. This bolt will adjust downward causing your headlight to lower.