sodly Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 A trivial question but I've noticed that on some Superliners that the hoods sit slightly crooked. That is, the gap between the lower edge of the grille/fenders isn't even across the top of the bumper. It appears that the hood is slightly twisted from the front view. Does anyone know why this happens? Is it from constant torque in one direction over the years on the hood? Can it be adjusted out? Is it fixable? Or does this indicate a previously-wrecked truck or something? Just curious. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Could be all of the above. Should be straight. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 The position of most any hood colud be corrected. And the same to any other body part. It's just a question of amount of labour you'd care to spend. And sure body man's skill. I'm not ready to tell you which way a RW hood position on chassis could be set or corrected. On a R-model the front hinges might be moved forward/backwards and the ball joints allow you to get it a bit up and down. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Most all of Horan Sand and Gravel Superliners would show that mismatch on the air ride cabs with worn front cab mounts and or incorrect ride height on the cab air bag. We found poly bushings solved that mismatch. If you look at Jim's photo you'll see the hood and bumper gap is even, it is the cab level that is off. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 also where the front cross bar mounts in front of the radiator, that mounts on rubber isolators if the isolator fails the hood will be listing to that side. the hood pivots on tie rod ends that are also adjustable with jam nuts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodly Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Interesting stuff, guys. Never even thought about the cab being slightly crooked. And never knew there were adjustments to be made at the front end up by the bumper. Good info. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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