front hood latch adjustment? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justincat · 01-19-2011, 01:05 AM

I have my hood almost perfect aligned. The only problem is when I shut it all the way the latch in the front pulls it out of line a bit. Can I move the latch on the hood or the rad support? Do I have to move my whole front clip? thanks

vectorit · 01-19-2011, 01:14 AM

The most movement you can get is with the latch plate on the hood.

Any more movement needed, you may have to loosen the entire core support and adjust again. But, if you are in that position, I would tend to wonder if something is more wrong than just alignment. Check to make sure you have the correct year latch for your hood and core support.

Andy4639 · 01-19-2011, 01:18 AM

Check the bullet head on the hood it self and make sure it's right. If not mistaken it has some play in it. You may can shim it.
I found one on my 71 was bent when I first bought it so I replaced it.

01-19-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	front hood latch adjustment? I have my hood almost perfect aligned. The only problem is when I shut it all the way the latch in the front pulls it out of line a bit. Can I move the latch on the hood or the rad support? Do I have to move my whole front clip? thanks

01-19-2011, 01:14 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: front hood latch adjustment? The most movement you can get is with the latch plate on the hood. Any more movement needed, you may have to loosen the entire core support and adjust again. But, if you are in that position, I would tend to wonder if something is more wrong than just alignment. Check to make sure you have the correct year latch for your hood and core support. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-19-2011, 01:18 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: front hood latch adjustment? Check the bullet head on the hood it self and make sure it's right. If not mistaken it has some play in it. You may can shim it. I found one on my 71 was bent when I first bought it so I replaced it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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