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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Headlight aiming after Goldline leveling

I recently put a set of Goldline leveling springs on the rear of my '07 Fall Special Edition. I've noticed a few times when driving with my low beams on at nite, that I get flashes from oncoming traffic. Seems they think my highs are on. Do I need to have my headlights aimed do to the difference in stance? Anyone else experience this after this mod?
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Yes whenever you lower the rear (to level it) the head-lights & fog lights aim higher.. make sense ?

Re-adjustment is super simple & done in no time at all..
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Well I thought maybe I would have to, but didn't know if there would be that much of a difference at the front wheel pivot point. I didn't want to get out my old physics book.
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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fwiw: my headlights weren't aimed that well before I leveled mine..

I checked..
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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You should have measured the light pattern before the swap.That way you would have a base pattern height to adjust to after the spring swap.
Now you'll just have to adjust a little at a time until you get it close.
You also might want to let the new springs "settle in" before doing any adjustments.
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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In the owners manual that book no one reads. page 5-38 of 06 book Headlight Aiming is a DIY.
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oneton
In the owners manual that book no one reads. page 5-38 of 06 book Headlight Aiming is a DIY.
Thanks oneton. Also the 2010 manual is page 6-45
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