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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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I just recently added the TRD suspension to my Xb, but it seems that the back wants to be lower than the from, especially when I acccelerate. this causes my headlights to be pointed right at peoples rear-view mirrors. can i adjust these myself and have them point a bit lower?

Help! I'm tired of people break checking me on the roads because my light are too bright.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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There should be a headlight adjust on the headlamp. . . I havn't done it on a Scion yet, but it should be similar to any other Toyota. . . it should look like a long screw that has its threads exposed, sticking up from the headlights. There should be one for vertical adjustment, and possibly one for horizontal. . . eitherway, you want to be doing this on a level wall as to get them properly aligned.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by scincitylv

Help! I'm tired of people break checking me on the roads because my light are too bright.
Maybe you're a tailgater too.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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I get that all the time, before i used to care, but i just dont give a crap. Maybe one day ill sit there & adjust them.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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For whatever reason these lights have no adjustments, I have removed several and nada .. so if you are that troubled by it ... Drop the front some more ..lol .. seriously though, think of the same problem with HID's .. welcome to my world ..
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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There's an aiming screw on the back. You can turn it by hand.
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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what way do you turn the aiming screw?
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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wow... it's dead post thursdays! Bringing it from the oh-five. Your answer can be found in one of my most favoritest songs of all time:

"Put your left leg down - your right leg up, Tilt your head back - let's finish the cup" - B.E.A.S.T.I.E

... and I can't stand rap.
Old Jun 27, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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1. turn on headlight
2. stand directly infront of headlight
3. turn aiming screw and watch if the light goes up and down on your body
4....???????????????????
5. PROFIT
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