3rd Gen Hood

Anyone ever notice how thin these hoods are? I can see the center of it bouncing while just driving down the road. Also pretty scary to watch how much it bends going through a car wash when you get to the dryers.

 

Check that the bond hasn't failed between the skin and support. Known problem with the earlier non-skewp hoods.

 

Will do, this is my first taco so didnt really know if this was normal. Are they aluminum?

 

No they are not aluminum, damn thing is too heavy anyways.

I have to take a look at my hood supports as well, but I haven't noticed any flexing yet.

This is a known problem, some have gotten theirs repaired or replaced by the dealer. Some just fix it themselves. I wouldn't recommend using the dryer at the car wash will likely make the problem worse.

 

I wish, but they are steel. There was a process failure when doing the bonding. You might be able to see if some came free looking under the hood.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/get-your-hood-checked.544895/

Hood looks wavy or “flutters” in the wind at high speeds? Looks almost like a “skin” in wind? Yup, that’s the symptom...

 

I wont be anymore, i remember sitting there thinking any moment this paint is going to chip off because of how steep it bent.

 

Post #89, in that thread I linked above is my post with the easy solution without a dealer and better long life results than the dealer using the same OEM gunk...this stuff I suggest is NOT susceptible to weather...

 

Seems like a big complaint is worry about the dealer not fixing the hood properly with the sealant. Your truck is a 2017, I would bring it in to them an make them fix it.

I bought a new truck so I didn't have to worry about repairs.

 

I don't necessarily disagree, but I did fix a several minor issues at home (loose u bolts and door panel, A pillar, cab mount, and leaf spring squeaks). It was easier and faster than driving to the dealer and waiting.