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Old May 25, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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I just installed front headlights on my 2002 Durango and they have a gap on the top.

not really impressed, although they look better than stock.

Would anyone have any ideas on what I can put in there to fill the gap or any other suggestions?

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Old May 25, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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I used weatherstripping and trimmed it to fit inside the gap.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Have you "aimed" your headlights yet? These may be "tipping forward" and thus revealing a gap.

Weatherstripping will fill the gap and all will be fine in the end.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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those one piece lights have adjusters on the back that might all need to be turned in some to bring the light closer to the fender
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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i answered your concern on dak-dur
 
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Old May 26, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gvsu4msu
Have you "aimed" your headlights yet? These may be "tipping forward" and thus revealing a gap.

Weatherstripping will fill the gap and all will be fine in the end.


no I have not aimed them.


a few have mentioned weather stripping - do you mean automotive or just the foam type?


thx steve
 
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Steve100.....just find something to fill the gap. The material should not matter. However, I bet the gap will be less objectionable once you aim them.

Your headlights similar to what I have, and after aiming them, the "gap" seems fine. I attribute it to the shape not being 100% OEM. Then again a black gap on a black D does not show up as bad.
 
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There is also usually some slop in the mounting points, so if you loosen the 3 bolts that hold the headlight on a bit you might be able to move it around a bit and close the gap some. Aftermarket lights aren't perfect though obviously.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by steve100
I just installed front headlights on my 2002 Durango and they have a gap on the top.

not really impressed, although they look better than stock.

Would anyone have any ideas on what I can put in there to fill the gap or any other suggestions?

Thanks
Steve
I was wondering how these lights have been holding up for you?

I have been wanting to replace my OEM headlights since they really are becoming ineffective.

Radar
 
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