SD Ram Air hood NOT LOCKING

[Spartan GL]

Just did the Test fit and it won't Lock into place and stay shut.


Any ideas?

[TheOtherNick]

Adjust the stops.

[matt5112]

the stops are only to align the hood with the quarter panels.

isn't there a way to adjust the hood latch itself?

[Spartan GL]

would those be the Rubber/plastic Things near the Airbox and then Near the battery?


Photo?

and what do i need to adjust them to?

[matt5112]

Yes and adjust them so that your hood is flush with your front quarter panels... that is all they're for.

[Spartan GL]

As far down as it would Screw in.





Yet still not Flush and Locking.

[matt5112]

those only affect the SIDES where the hood means the FRONT QUARTERPANELS

lets see a picture of the sides.

GM hoods don't seem to fit properly anyways. GP's have this issue, 3rd gen F bodies have this issue...

[Spartan GL]

the sides are pretty flush just wont lock

[imdaman3]

adjust the 3 10mm bolts on the latch u mite even haft to ream the holes out a lil more for more of a adjustment

[Spartan GL]

those only affect the SIDES where the hood means the FRONT QUARTERPANELS

lets see a picture of the sides.

GM hoods don't seem to fit properly anyways. GP's have this issue, 3rd gen F bodies have this issue...

Side Photos




Another Front

[matt5112]

either the hood is a fail and needs ot be sent back (happens with fiberglass hoods)

or you need to raise the hood latch.

[Spartan GL]

wonderful

[imdaman3]

read my first post^^ on this page and if that dont work u could actually tap tha latch over wit a small hammer or channel locks to move it if its tweeked had this prob b4 with my ram air impala ss hood

[Spartan GL]

got a link to what your talking about? you didnt make a post on this page before this one.


or do you mean in the visual/body modifications?


a link would be extremely helpful

[imdaman3]

adjust the 3 10mm bolts on the latch u mite even haft to ream the holes out a lil more for more of a adjustment

[silverstreak]

I mean it's a really easy fix OR the hood is f*cked. Why do you need pictures and write-ups? If its not latching you need to move the hood latch up. You will probably have to open the holes up on the latch so their is some adjustment. If this doesn't work the hood is scrap. Why mod cars when you can't figure small little things out for yourself or have to pay someone to do it for you. You're no Spartan lol

[Spartan GL]

i ****ed with it for an hour. but couldn't figure it out.

just trying to find an answer.

[AdamBall]

I mean it's a really easy fix OR the hood is f*cked. Why do you need pictures and write-ups? If its not latching you need to move the hood latch up. You will probably have to open the holes up on the latch so their is some adjustment. If this doesn't work the hood is scrap. Why mod cars when you can't figure small little things out for yourself or have to pay someone to do it for you. You're no Spartan lol

Why do you have to start criticizing right away? Like you never had a problem while working on a car? He is having a problem with his hood and instead of possibly f*cking something up he decided to ask for some advice before continuing.

Now to help out here is a picture of the 3 bolts you need to loosen to adjust your hood latch

[Thunderturd]

Why do you have to start criticizing right away? Like you never had a problem while working on a car? He is having a problem with his hood and instead of possibly f*cking something up he decided to ask for some advice before continuing.

Agreed this is why we have forums..

[imdaman3]

well ive been tellin him to adjust them latch bolts 3 (posts) times all ready he doest listen or get the point? whats the point of a forum if people dont listen or take advice??