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High beams do not project far; any alternatives?


FelixORiley

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1998 Ranger XLT. I have polished the headlight lenses but the high beams still do not project out very far. "Very far" being vague but I am comparing them to my '07 Forester.
I have installed Sylvania Ultra halogen bulbs. but they still do not get OUT there.
* Anyone have experience in this area or have suggestions?
* Do alternative lenses exist?
* Should I make "Ma" ride on the hood with a spot light?

Thanks....
 


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Have you checked their aim? (maybe they're aimed down too low or up too high)

It's also possible your Forester lights might simply have better optics too, since it's almost a decade newer vehicle.

One good option is to add a set of auxiliary driving lights, and set them up on a relay that switches them on & off via your high-beam circuit.

I don't think Ma will enjoy sitting out there too much if it's raining though...

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I have the same issue with my hi-beams but I am 99.9% sure I just need to re-aim them... The lows seem fine but when I use the high's it really should be going down the road a lot more then they do.

I would also suggest maybe looking at the clips and make sure the headlights are installing back in the proper spot.
 
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