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05-14-2009, 01:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Hood Repair
So, The truck I bought has a lot of surface rust...basically the whole hood. When driving it home from purchase, I noticed the hood vibrating a bit much sometimes, and upon opening the hood, I notice the foam backing for the hood supports is pretty much toast....
Can this be repaired / replaced? How? New Foam gasket needed? I want to fix it before painting as I would imagine the vibration would ruin the paint much faster. ~Zach |
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05-14-2009, 03:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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Re: Hood Repair
Should be 4 foam pieces I think. A new kit cost about $20.
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05-14-2009, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
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Re: Hood Repair
They make a replacement kit for those foam supports...but I'll be damned if I can get them in there! The brace is too close to the hood, and I cannot get enough of a gap to squeeze the pads in there.
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05-14-2009, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Posts: 134
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Re: Hood Repair
My kit came with pieces for the front, back, and each support. I had to use a smooth piece of wood to encourage them back into place. Makes a difference...
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05-14-2009, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere
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Re: Hood Repair
i cut some pieces of 5/8's heater hose and stuffed it between the braces on mine
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