Yeah, you just have to keep an eye out. The brush guard that I have is meant for the 98+ Blazer/Jimmy/Bravada but it went on mine no problem. For parts like that, craigslist is your best friend!

 

Well, picked up my brush guard from buddy of mine last week and it's all straightened out! I never got a chance over my break from school to realign the bumper however so I most likely won't be putting the guard on until spring when the weather is a little more forgiving. Currently checking craigslist for fenders/bumpers/grilles.

 

Just thought I'd give a little update. I haven't yet found any parts on craigslist to fix the tree damage but I did just order a new passenger side headlight assm. from rock auto. As a side note, I snapped this pic of my Jimmy and fellow Blazer Forum member ddaw735's truck in on of the school's parking lots a few days ago!


EDIT:Does anyone have any tips on how to physically adjust a new headlight? I have read up on how they need to be aimed but I'm not quite sure how the actual adjusters work. Thanks!

 

Am I the only one who gets excited whenever I get a part for my truck? Even if it's the stupidest thing, I get excited! Got my new headlight from rock auto!!!

 

You're not alone. I put in brighter back up bulbs the other day and then was like a kid at christmas when it got dark. "Be right back honey, gonna go check out my new lights!". Her reaction----->

 

first, spray both adjusters with a good lube, but not a thick one (like Honey-Goo ). it'll help reduce friction when you do the adjustments.

try to find a night when there isn't too many stars out, or a full moon. if you can score a night where it has a very light snow fall or fog, that's the best. it helps show the beam of light easier.

bring a small towel to cover up your other HL while doing the adjustment (helps you to "see" where the light is actually focused).

first, try to find as flat a road as you can. it really doesn't matter, but it will make it easier on your natural tendency to correct for any leaning (slope) of the road.

i stand in the middle of the grill whenever i'm aiming HL's to judge their aim point. it easier to tell how they line up off center this way. i set my aim about 25 to 30 feet out from the front of the truck, and have the left HL in slightly from straight on. remember, you don't want your lights to blind the guy coming towards you (it's also illegal), and i do the same to the right one. depending on if you live in a rural setting, you may want to adjust the right one slightly more for any ditch critters (deer, foxes, etc.)

after you think you have them set correctly, go for a short drive (5 minutes should do). stop, get out, and double check to see how they shine down the road. they can settle sometimes, and you may need to re-adjust.

you should be good now. if you find alot of drivers flashing you, try aiming them down just a touch more. go a little @ a time. it doesn't take much for the lights to seem like they're shining in your eyes, so a little adjustment can make them happy, while giving you maximum visability.

hope that helped you out.

 

That'll help me when I go to put my HID's in this summer lol.

 

Thanks old skool, I still haven't put the new light in yet, haven't had any time lol. I may be able to get around to it tonight, I just hope the old one comes out without any fuss. Do you think WD-40 would work on the adjusters?

 

Small update: Just picked up a new toolbox for the back of my truck. Fits perfectly in between the wheel well and my sub box and hold all my tools and towing/recovery equipment!

 

hey! welcome to the sub and toolbox in your trunk club! I kinda like your box more than mine thou...