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Hood not tightly closed on one side

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by shankyjones, Feb 27, 2025.

  1. Feb 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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    shankyjones

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    Hey, does anyone know of an adjustment to secure the hood completely when closed? I have noticed the driver's side moves up and down on the front corner. And, when I lift up on it when parked there is a little play on it while the passengers side is tightly secured.

    Ty
     
  2. Feb 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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    There should a large rubber bolt type deal that’s threaded on each side of the radiator support. Tighten or loosen to adjust height to get a tight fit under the hood
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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    Thanks Controlcar. I'll adjust the latch then fine tune with the black bumpers
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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    Take your time
    Figure on touching each grommet 5 times to get hood where you like it!

    remember…
    one side adjustment, moves the opo side
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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    Will do.

    Yeah, I remember how touchy it was adjusting those black rubber grommets.
     
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    • Hoods over time bow. I was introduced to putting a wood 4x4 block under the center and gently rearching the normal bend.
     

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