Hood mounting - Adjustment methods?
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Hood mounting - Adjustment methods?
Hello!
I've recently mounted a new LG hood (pics can be added later today, if needed), and the fitment seems good on the sides 1/8" or so, but there is a bit over a half inch gap from the front of the hood to the front fascia/bumper cover. The front seal doesn't even touch the hood.
There is no forward/back "play" in the four mounting bolts to allow the hood to be adjusted toward the front of the car.
Are there other adjustment methods that I'm just missing? Something else with the brackets themselves?
I've recently mounted a new LG hood (pics can be added later today, if needed), and the fitment seems good on the sides 1/8" or so, but there is a bit over a half inch gap from the front of the hood to the front fascia/bumper cover. The front seal doesn't even touch the hood.
There is no forward/back "play" in the four mounting bolts to allow the hood to be adjusted toward the front of the car.
Are there other adjustment methods that I'm just missing? Something else with the brackets themselves?
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Hello!
I've recently mounted a new LG hood (pics can be added later today, if needed), and the fitment seems good on the sides 1/8" or so, but there is a bit over a half inch gap from the front of the hood to the front fascia/bumper cover. The front seal doesn't even touch the hood.
There is no forward/back "play" in the four mounting bolts to allow the hood to be adjusted toward the front of the car.
Are there other adjustment methods that I'm just missing? Something else with the brackets themselves?
I've recently mounted a new LG hood (pics can be added later today, if needed), and the fitment seems good on the sides 1/8" or so, but there is a bit over a half inch gap from the front of the hood to the front fascia/bumper cover. The front seal doesn't even touch the hood.
There is no forward/back "play" in the four mounting bolts to allow the hood to be adjusted toward the front of the car.
Are there other adjustment methods that I'm just missing? Something else with the brackets themselves?
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The Brackets on the frame do have front/back adjustment. Think there might also be some on the Brackets on the hood.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
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You have to be at the right places on the hinge for each. The up down (flush) adjustment comes from the hinge side that mounts directly to the hood. The back forth (and your gap problem) comes from the bolts that mount the hinge to the fender liners.
There is a certain finesse to adjustments. If you're not careful and you have the hood bolts loose and loosen the fender sides of the hinges, then close the hood, it will possibly dive under the front lip and take the painted edge with it.
There is a certain finesse to adjustments. If you're not careful and you have the hood bolts loose and loosen the fender sides of the hinges, then close the hood, it will possibly dive under the front lip and take the painted edge with it.
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The Brackets on the frame do have front/back adjustment. Think there might also be some on the Brackets on the hood.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
Last edited by subfloor@centurytrans; Nov 30, 2018 at 02:34 PM.
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You have to be at the right places on the hinge for each. The up down (flush) adjustment comes from the hinge side that mounts directly to the hood. The back forth (and your gap problem) comes from the bolts that mount the hinge to the fender liners.
There is a certain finesse to adjustments. If you're not careful and you have the hood bolts loose and loosen the fender sides of the hinges, then close the hood, it will possibly dive under the front lip and take the painted edge with it.
There is a certain finesse to adjustments. If you're not careful and you have the hood bolts loose and loosen the fender sides of the hinges, then close the hood, it will possibly dive under the front lip and take the painted edge with it.
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I’ve had my hood off to be repainted and didn’t trace the hinges like suggested by Subfloor above and it was tricky to get it right. I found that if you put a microfabric towel between the hood and nose, you can save possible paint damage especially with new paint not cured yet. Nose and hood can rub together if the hood is only slightly forward of the correct position.
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It is definitely a trial and error method that can take an hour or so in some cases. I always use painters tape on all the edges of the facia and fenders to prevent any paint damage. You must have someone helping you in fact if you have two people it is even better, two moving the hood and one directing movement. If you only tighten the bolts enough where you can push and or pull for final adjustment and still hold the adjustment works well. It just takes some time and can get frustrating at times but in the end everything will line up and then go have a beer with your helpers and marvel at your work.
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The Brackets on the frame do have front/back adjustment. Think there might also be some on the Brackets on the hood.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
I just had a repair done and my hood needs adjustment also. I played with it a little today but you really need 2 people. I worked on one side and was able to move the hood so far towards the front that it would have overlapped the front fascia if I closed it. Going to wait for a extra set of hands.
