Adjusting headlight buckets
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Drifting
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From: Denver CO
Adjusting headlight buckets
I need to center my pass side headlight bucket and I know that can be done at the bearings. How do you get to the outer bearing it is extremely tight confines. Tricks and tips greatly appreciated
Melting Slicks
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From: Randolph nj
Hex key and long needle nose, pliers but if the screw is on the top you might have to take the bucket out and loosen them first then reinstall them then adjust them it’s time consuming just have patience
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Drifting
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From: Denver CO
I described it wrong. Not center it .I need to loosen the bearing which is mounted w/ 3 bolts on the outside of the bucket frame.I know the bearing has slight movement which can raise up the back of the headlight. Super tight access. Thanks
Racer
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From: Pikes Peak region Colorado
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With the headlight raised a 3/8" gear wrench should do the job, if the wrench is too long for the furthest bolt use a 3/8" shallow socket with a short 1/4 inch ratchet.
Melting Slicks
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From: Randolph nj
It’s a half in small wrench use the box end if you can’t get your hand 🤚 n there you might have to take the bumper bracket off if you have a lift that’s a plus cause the angle is a bitch getting in there I just did mine when you loosen the bolts back them off but don’t take them out then keep one semi tight just so you can move the bucket around and have it stay in place do it to both sides if you don’t you will be going back and forth several times it’s easier just to do both sides at once .. you’ll see
