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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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hood alignment

does anyone know how to get that gap out of the middle of my hood. the sides are fine but the middle has that 1/2 inch gap. Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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How about a better description. Do you mean between hood and quarter panels is ok, but hood and front clip there is a 1/2" gap?

or...?
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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i'm with sonix...are you talking about the bumper cover? the middle of the hood....?
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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yes the gap on the fenders is good but the bumper cover has the gap.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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mine had that problem...it wasn't the hood though. it was my bumper.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=289620
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Thanx. i am going to try that tonight.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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i have heard of people useing washers and new bolts to raise the bumper up to an inch

don't think thats the right way to fix the problem but if all else fails its an idea
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