Hood Fit on 25 TT

[Kelly mt]

The hood on my new 25 TT does not fit right. It's tight on top front and back but at the bottom the rear is about a 1/2" off toward the front. In other words I can see the web at the rear but not the front. How do you get the proper alignment?

 

[Jack Innes]

First check the measurements of your hood to see that it has not been altered. See diagram.

If the hood is ok, the way it meets the hood shelves can tell the problem. If there is a gap at the front - the rad is mounted too high, if there is interference at the rear - the cab is mounted too low.

Can you post a picture of the side of the hood?

 

[Kelly mt]

Here are a couple of picitures. You can see the off set. PK

 

[rond]

That is also a good indication of a bent (sagging) frame. Relatively common on passenger car frames. Not so sure on truck frames.