For my 1986 D150:

I'm looking for a replacement Headlight Adjustment Tension Spring Mopar #3868789 (#13 in diagram) or ideas for an alternative remedy (i.e. a specific headlight spring that can be modified to fit)? I have no luck searching eBay, Amazon, big chain auto parts stores, internet including images,... Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

Try here. Just a couple bucks. They are on EBay as well, but, 20 bucks....

 

Thanks.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention there was the one on eBay for $20 plus $19.xx plus tax. Time is money, but I'm going to spend a 1/2hr looking for my jar of springs I've collected over the years, determine that none of them are an easy mod, go to a hardware store, pick a spring and jury rig it before I spend $40 for that one!

 

Indeed. Couple fish hooks and a rubber band before spending that kind of money.

 

Hey you, is the web store "Mopar Parts Webstores" one you've had good experiences with?

$15.22 total plus tax for a hard to find part I can swallow.

 

No experience with them at all.... Reviews seem pretty good though.... for what that's worth.

 

Have you looked threw the "help" section of you local parts store? They have assortments of springs, You can also try here.

 

Sorry, I missed your reply until today. Thanks. Yes I did look in one parts store. Fortunately I was able to track down my plastic jar of springs that I've hoarded over the years and lo and behold I found and old brake spring I think from a small car. It's not quite as stiff as the original, but I think it's working fine. I don't notice any shaking of the beam. I wonder if oncoming drivers notice anything?