Radiator Support Adjustment - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fred T · 06-06-2007, 11:20 AM

Trying to get the radiator support to move sideways so I can get the hood centered. But, when I loosen the mount bolts, pry the support to the side and tighten the mounts the support moves back to where it was.

Any tips or tricks?

knsmodels · 06-06-2007, 01:26 PM

When you pry it to move it are you making sure that the rubber grommets and washers are broke free as well??? if they are stuck to the frame and you dont break them loose every time you tighten them it will go back to its original location....the holes in the frame are pleny big enough for adjustment so maybe this is your problem.....good luck with it....

cdowns · 06-06-2007, 01:57 PM

not any real experience with it but i would think you'd need to also loosen up the fender mount bolts to reposition the core support

Zurbo · 06-10-2007, 11:37 PM

Fred,

Gimme a holler sometime this week and I'll come over and help take a look if you need.

Most likely the rubber body mount bushings as suggested but I know I've had to release the fenders from the radiator support before on newer trucks when adjusting the centering of the radiator support.

06-06-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Radiator Support Adjustment Trying to get the radiator support to move sideways so I can get the hood centered. But, when I loosen the mount bolts, pry the support to the side and tighten the mounts the support moves back to where it was. Any tips or tricks? __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

06-06-2007, 01:26 PM	#2
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Radiator Support Adjustment When you pry it to move it are you making sure that the rubber grommets and washers are broke free as well??? if they are stuck to the frame and you dont break them loose every time you tighten them it will go back to its original location....the holes in the frame are pleny big enough for adjustment so maybe this is your problem.....good luck with it.... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

06-06-2007, 01:57 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Radiator Support Adjustment not any real experience with it but i would think you'd need to also loosen up the fender mount bolts to reposition the core support __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-10-2007, 11:37 PM	#4
Zurbo Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bel Aire, Kansas, USA Posts: 186	Re: Radiator Support Adjustment Fred, Gimme a holler sometime this week and I'll come over and help take a look if you need. Most likely the rubber body mount bushings as suggested but I know I've had to release the fenders from the radiator support before on newer trucks when adjusting the centering of the radiator support. __________________ Zurbo's Chevy - 1972 Black/White Cheyenne Super. 402 Big Block /THD 400, factory air and tilt. My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS



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