hood wont close

[mudslut79]

I got my hood all in primer and wetsanded put it on the truck now wtf it wont close all the way. The drivers side closes all the way but the passenger side has about a inch and a half before its shut any ideas?.

 

[blacksnapon]

I got my hood all in primer and wetsanded put it on the truck now wtf it wont close all the way. The drivers side closes all the way but the passenger side has about a inch and a half before its shut any ideas?.

On either side there is usually a bumper on the radiator support that is adjustable. You might look at them.

 

[LEB Ben]

Tried adjusting the 'hood/spring' brackets any? Had a similar problem on Red.

 

[mudslut79]

I didnt know the hood springs were adjustable.

 

[LEB Ben]

The brackets should be

 

[m78]

Friction differances on the spring brackets can make a differance. Put a drop of oil on each. Don't spray any oil if your going to be painting.

 

[mudslut79]

Friction differances on the spring brackets can make a differance. Put a drop of oil on each. Don't spray any oil if your going to be painting.

Thats what both the old guy that owns the shop said to do and his younger brother said to do. I didnt try it yet i guess i will get out there again one of these days i decided to take a little break from it before i decide to just start smashing it with a sledge hammer.