Fog lights aimed like crap

[TJSparky]

circled is where you need to insert the screwdriver from underneath. that will turn bolt also.

So with the screwdriver method are you still turning counter clockwise to raise the fog light projection?

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[Davidwnuc]

TJSparky - yes

 

[mmdpg]

Using the info on this post, I raised my fog light aim to the top then backed them down a turn or so. I really like the fact that they now light up the ground out to about a car length in front of the truck, before I could barely see that they were even on.

One thing I noticed is the lighted turn function is now different. The fog light on the side you are turning toward comes on at low speeds (if you don't already have the fog lights on using the switch). It was a little distracting to see a light come on (I never noticed it before when they were aimed so low) but I think I'll get used to it and it now does a much better job lighting the turn.

 

[TJSparky]

You can adjust the fog lights up or down. I raised the aim of mine up. I took the front tires off and then a couple front screws out of the felt wheel liner and gained access to the white adjustable screw. See picture of the screw adjuster. You need a 7mm socket to remove the black wheel well liner screws and then remove a black plastic screw holding the felt liner in. Pull the liner back a bit. Then use a 10mm socket and turn counter clockwise and the fog lights turn right up.
I had a piece of plywood about 75 inches away. The top of the fog beam was around 20” off the floor. I moved the top of the beam up to 24”
Test it tonight when it gets dark out.

I had this white screw type of adjustment for LED fog lights. I used a 10mm deep well socket with a 6” extension. If you put the tires at full lock it’s easy to get to without taking the wheel liner or tire off. I also put a small strip of blue tape on the extension shaft so I can make sure each side was adjusted the same amount. I did 10 counter clockwise turns. I have a 6” lift and will let you know how they are when it gets dark.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

Wow I literally just saw this, I have halogen fogs and will try it tonight

 

[tony72cutlass's']

Okay so update this made a HUGE difference, I turned the screw with a 14mm socket (by hand no wrench) exactly 5 times counter clockwise and attached is the result

Turning the passenger side 5x did the same result, 5.5 turns started to make it slip off the thread

Now, this is with just the regular lights on

Now this is with both regular lights and fog lights

 

[thunderf150]

Thank Yoo for this thread and workaround. The fog lights are now usable.
|Also can see the cornering lights in action finally.

 

[Chili]

Mine are turned all the way up and still a tad low but at least they're noticable now.

 

[RedStang]

Was able to get my driver side adjusted tonight, but no luck with the passenger side. I turn it counterclockwise, it starts to go up about 1/4”, but then drops back to where it started.

I’ve turned the passenger side close to 8 full turns now with no change. Any ideas on what may be going on?

 

[Lricaud81]

 

[BigShan808]

can't believe I found this thread only now. Will be making the adjustments tonight. Having them aimed higher, especially now with the 6" lift will be a game changer. And for the "fog light" police, we don't experience fog like you mainland folk do and I could gaf how you choose to do you and your lights, I'll do to mine what aids in making my night time driving that much more better.

 

[powerboatr]

Was able to get my driver side adjusted tonight, but no luck with the passenger side. I turn it counterclockwise, it starts to go up about 1/4”, but then drops back to where it started.

I’ve turned the passenger side close to 8 full turns now with no change. Any ideas on what may be going on?

dont want to sound condescending, but did you try turning screw the other way on the one that seemed not to move? i got confused when doing mine about OH i am on the other side of truck and my brain was turning it the wrong way.

 

[nikon858]

Just did this myself. It was easier for me to remove the two screws in the liner to access it easier. 10mm with a short extension is all that was needed. Just eyeballed it in my garage, looks great now!

 

[RedStang]

dont want to sound condescending, but did you try turning screw the other way on the one that seemed not to move? i got confused when doing mine about OH i am on the other side of truck and my brain was turning it the wrong way.

No worries, I tried turning clockwise as well to make sure I wasn’t backwards. When I did, the light started aiming lower, so I went back to counter-clockwise. Confirmed the light starts going higher, but then drops back to its downward position after about 1/4 turn.

 

[BigShan808]

Mission accomplished. Went through the trouble to remove the 7mm, peeled back the liner, found my dial required a 14mm socket, and wound up adjusting the knob with my fingers. SMH. Now my fogs light up the void beneath the Lo's cutoff and the visible space in front of the truck.

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