After measuring the front center wheels to the wheel lip at the front hood ( both sides are 15 1/8" ( stock springs )) I have a gap between the left side front bumper and hood about 5/8" the right front is about 1/4". Can I adjust the front bumper up or down and how?
Front Bumper low on Left Side
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Ulysses
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Simple, go to the side that's higher, get a mallet and WHACK, WHACK WHACK! LOL!
Sounds like you have to adjust the hood height, not the bumper. Loosen the hood latch attached to the frame on the higher side (mark position first) and adjust down. Retighten, then adjust rubber hood stop down a bit. Close hood and check alignment. Repeat as necessary. When you get it to the adjustment that makes you feel comfortable, close the hood and wiggle it up and down to feel the play. If it's too loose, bring the bump stop up a bit to get rid of the play. Caution: Always make sure your hood does not rub the headlamp housing.
Sounds like you have to adjust the hood height, not the bumper. Loosen the hood latch attached to the frame on the higher side (mark position first) and adjust down. Retighten, then adjust rubber hood stop down a bit. Close hood and check alignment. Repeat as necessary. When you get it to the adjustment that makes you feel comfortable, close the hood and wiggle it up and down to feel the play. If it's too loose, bring the bump stop up a bit to get rid of the play. Caution: Always make sure your hood does not rub the headlamp housing.
Ulysses
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The latch bolts (The latches are the ones that catch the bars that are mounted on the bottom of the hood). The latches sit atop the frame horns. One of them is right next to the hood alarm switch.
