Hood raised on passenger side

[bil1024]

Now no rubber bumpers installed, its still high on one side. I have trimmed the hood and installed the latches per the manual, but still high. Like its not formed right ? any suggestions ?

[Scott7644]

If you press down on it, does it go down and fit correctly? If so, turn it upside down on a couple saw horses and weight it down in the middle. Leave it sit over night. This should help it contour to the right shape.

[frankeeski]

Check to make sure the gas strut on that side is not at full compression and causing your problem. Happens all the time.

[bil1024]

No struts using the Breeze hood hinge, which is proving to be very annoying! Any way, I removed the screws holding the body to the 3/4 in rails and that helped immensly. but I am not happy doing that. I want to raise the nose a bit but the front mount bolts are preventing this, let you know how I make out.

[edwardb]

I assume you have the stick-on foam along the top of the 3/4 tubes? That might help a little. But it's not unusual to have to add some type of spacer to lift the body a little in that area. I've seen mention of shims made from wood, plastic, aluminum, etc. Lot's of discussion about whether the perimeter screws are needed or not. I didn't put any in mine. Nearly 400 miles now and not a squeak or rattle anywhere. Just rock solid. I'm leaving them out for now.

[Greg_M]

Most have this issue. As stated above, place a shim or two between the body and frame. It's unique to the passenger side hood opening.

Greg