Help!? Hood does not align with fender.

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09-26-11, 11:17 PM

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The bumpers at the outer edges adjust the height to the fender. Moving the latch in the center adjusts the gap across the front.

Can you explain in more detail where this bumper is for the fenders?

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09-27-11, 07:50 AM

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DUDE, TAKE A PICTURE HOLY CRAP! You want help, so help us to help you

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09-27-11, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by istarzan

Can you explain in more detail where this bumper is for the fenders?

Let me clarify, the bumpers adjust the hood so it is the same height as the fenders. This sometimes has to be adjusted when installing an aftermarket fiberglass hood. The fender, for all intents and purposes, is in a fixed position.

A professional can move and shim a fender but it shouldn't be attempted by a hobbyist.

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09-27-11, 08:07 AM

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If you take a look at picture in page 1.he did point out the bumper.i dont see any bumper to adjust in fender at all?i did fix the unven from hood to fender.

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09-27-11, 08:18 AM

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If you take a look at picture in page 1.he did point out the bumper.i dont see any bumper to adjust in fender at all?i did fix the unven from hood to fender.

Take a picture or you don't own an IS..

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09-27-11, 08:22 AM

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vi3t80y, glad you were able to get the hood aligned with the fender.

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12-29-12, 05:17 PM

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Try adjusting these rubber stoppers by twisting them. Counterclockwise=up, clockwise=down. The front corners of the hood rests on this to level it with the fender.

I know this is an old thread, but this post eased my mind today. I noticed my hood wasn't at the same level as fenders and I was going crazy until I saw this. Thanks!

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12-29-12, 06:46 PM

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Every single is I have seen has the same missaligned hood with fenders.

Bringing the rubber up wil fix it but will cause more gap with the front bumper.
Rather leave it as is then increase the bumper/grille gap.

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01-01-13, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NimaM

I know this is an old thread, but this post eased my mind today. I noticed my hood wasn't at the same level as fenders and I was going crazy until I saw this. Thanks!

Good find! I noticed this the other day also and will have to try adjusting that piece. Now im just curious as to how or why that piece was adjusted in the first place....