I just installed a set of Hella E-4's from the Bus Depot and they fit perfectly. The retaining rings snug up fine. I didn't see any difference in fit compared to the stock lights I removed. John 84 Westy > About a month ago I bought a set of E4 driving lights from BusDepot. They > seem fine but... > > When I tried to install them the retaining rings would not hold them, they > jump and dance in the ring. My impression is that the original lights have > a wider rim lip all around which uses a deeper ring, the E4 rim is thinner > (something from 3/8 the originals to 14 the E4). I have a couple of ideas > including: getting a rubber bead I can put between the retaining ring and > light rim or getting a set of replacement retaining rings and modify them to > fit (snip, snip, try, snip, try, drill, try, drill, drill). > > Ron at BD tells me that this doesn't seems to be a problem with similar > lights he has sold, even to a co-worker who installed them without problems. > What about the rest of you... anyone has done or attempted this > modification. |
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