2014 Chevrolet Reaper: Fixing the Headlight Mount Bracket

If you're like me and own a 2014 Chevrolet Reaper, you might have encountered an issue with the headlight mount bracket. The problem is that it can be difficult to adjust or fix due to play and wiggle in all of its mounting points except for two. In my case, I decided to take matters into my own hands by cutting, reaming, and expanding the brackets to give me more room to push them down.

I started by loosening all the bolts and nuts on the affected side and trying to push everything down while tightening it back up. Unfortunately, this didn't quite work as expected. To add insult to injury, I had also installed aftermarket headlights with poor rubber surround seals that only made things worse. The new headlights sat too high, creating a huge gap between them and the bumper that was so large I could stick my thumb in it.

The factory headlights, on the other hand, had a decent black rubber surround seal that wasn't as noticeable unless you were looking for it. But with the new headlights, the gap was obvious, especially on a light-colored car like mine. The bumper cover looked correctly aligned, but it seemed impossible to adjust without resorting to creative solutions.

One theory I came across suggested that the front bumper cover sags over time, which could be contributing to the issue. While this might be true for some cars, my Reaper's right headlight was sitting about a half inch higher than the left one. After taking a closer look at the problem (see pic), I realized that something needed to be done to address it.

In the end, I managed to find a solution that worked for me and hope this helps others who may be experiencing similar issues with their 2014 Chevrolet Reaper's headlight mount bracket.

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