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Headlight balancing help

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by letsgodenn, Nov 24, 2023.

  1. Nov 24, 2023 at 9:49 PM
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    letsgodenn

    letsgodenn [OP] New Member

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    Hello all,
    I’ve recently installed new bulbs and ever since I got my lift done I haven’t re balanced my headlights. Well tonight I’ve tried to balance but the 8mm socket that’s supposed to be used to balance won’t move the light at all no matter how many times left or right it turns. Anyone have any troubleshooting issues with this at all? Driver side beam is low and the passenger side is high. I’d rather not have to go to the dealership or buy new headlights for something so simple. Any help appreciated
     
  2. Nov 25, 2023 at 3:38 AM
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    Scarpia

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    Double check the seating of the bulb. Mine (right side) was not seated properly so it was beaming way off center. I'm not saying that is the issue with yours but be sure it's not an issue.
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2023 at 4:12 AM
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    2016SR5P

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    I made the mistake of turning the wrong bolt. There are 2 of them. One moves it up & down, the other left & right. Maybe you're turning the wrong one??? Also, you do have to turn it quite a bit just to see it move a little ways.
     
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