Safe to mount headlight?

[texasaggies16]

Gentleman, 

 

Minor issue, I ordered a 2016-18 GMC LED headlight and it is missing the lower tab. Is it still pretty safe to assume its ok to mount with no issues? To order a repair kit to fix one tab is nearly 150$..

 

Below is a picture of which tab is missing on the headlight I ordered. (PICTURE IS NOT THE HEADLIGHT, ONLY USED FOR REPRESENTATION)

 

Thank you for any help or comments.

 

[KJS Sullivan]

Is it possible to return it or exchange it?

[WSFD6107]

Texas,

I believe that lower tab is pretty important. As I recall, it is the only mount you have to hold the lower part of the light secure. I would think you will have vibration while driving if road is not smooth and that mount is not there. 

[JimCost2014]

8 hours ago, texasaggies16 said:

Gentleman, 

 

Minor issue, I ordered a 2016-18 GMC LED headlight and it is missing the lower tab. Is it still pretty safe to assume its ok to mount with no issues? To order a repair kit to fix one tab is nearly 150$..

 

Below is a picture of which tab is missing on the headlight I ordered. (PICTURE IS NOT THE HEADLIGHT, ONLY USED FOR REPRESENTATION)

 

Thank you for any help or comments.

 

Was the light damaged while being shipped? if so, have them send you a new one, and send the broken on back. If this is not possible, try some JB weld, if it came from the factory with 4 spots to be mounted, it needs all 4.

[damnthetorpedoes]

I think you are going to want that tab. If you can't return or exchange the light I would check with a body shop. They can usually repair tabs and may be less expensive than buying the kit yourself if this would be the only use for it. 

[texasaggies16]

Thank you guys! It was not damaged shipping to me, it was initially missing the tab, I cancelled my order and got another from someone else that has all 4 tabs intact for a tad more.

 

Glad I double checked before following through.