TAC Tech => Exterior => Topic started by: stros on August 20, 2023, 04:58:53 PM
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Took the TA out for a nice cruise on the freeway today and noticed that the front driver side of the hood is sitting a bit above the fender. Is this a sign my hinges are worn out? If not any suggestions on how to adjust the hinges so it sits more
flush.
It sits a bit flatter after pressing it back down, though it isn’t as flush as the passenger side.
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Interesting, it looks like it's flush with the nose/ leading edge of the fender. Did you try to push the back down, by the hinge area? Wonder if it is the hinge??
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I had been focused on that front corner but just went out and pressed down a bit on the rear of the hood. Looks better from the side now - though still a tad high from the front viewpoint. I’ll have to see if it lifts again after the next drive.
FYI These are original hinges but a repop OER hood.
Thanks for your help!
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If adjusting, remember that it moves opposite how you want it to sit. As in, to get the hood to sit down a tiny bit, you don't move the hinge down a tiny bit, you lift it, allows the hood to drop further due to the ratio movement. If that doesn't work, try the opposite!
Worn out is often when a hood can lift slightly after already being down, or can be pushed down a little by hand when sticking up. Can also be a sign there's more adjustment room. When hood is open, keep an eye on any twist, or new wear areas being polished.
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Thanks Wallington. There is definitely a bit of play on the driver side. None on the passenger side.
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Aah fair enough, could try to adjust slightly if it is annoying to look at!
I haven't had a hood on mine for 15 years. It was meant to be 6 months, but not sure how the current reproductions compare to finding a good used set, albeit not known until installed. For a while there guys were posting about how easily the new ones would bend or twist, a while ago though.
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I think I’ll try to fend off my OCD and live with it. Maybe I’ll adjust up the passenger side hood bumper so it looks more even with the driver side :grin:
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Mine does that ever so slightly. I dont think its the hinge, I believe mine hits the rubber bumper that is mounted to the fender top. I usually dont worry about it too much but a slight push and it will go down into place.