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 my hood is coming apart
#744996
08/16/06 12:07 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
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Not a real technical question but maybe someone has fixed this very annoying problem before. Basically, The glue stuff that holds the hood skin to the rib structure is no longer holding. Now the hood vibrates like a mofo. What should I use to glue it back together? Needs to be able to take the heat from the engine. ![[Linked Image]](http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/5462/hoodresize1zw0.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9453/hoodresize2sr3.jpg)
85 Toyota Pickup 4x4 22r 4in lift 32in BFGs
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: poolville02]
#744997
08/16/06 01:13 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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I vote for JB weld. Or maybe the alimunim duct tape, not duck tape.
You could rivet it with stainless pop rivets in a nice pattern.
Sold Truck: 89 DLX extra cab 4x4 22re Automatic/ New truck 97 T100 4x4 auto Sr5
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: poolville02]
#744998
08/16/06 02:34 AM
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Joined: Aug 2004
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spot weld it real careful-like? thats what id do. or yeah, jb weld would work.
-matt
-'88 toy x-cab, SAS, chevys, gears, lockers, free tires, dented body mod.
-'87 4runner, bone stock DD
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: poolville02]
#744999
08/16/06 03:05 AM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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this is common.
mine's been like this since I bought it 6 years ago.
been curious about this as well...
jb weld probably isn't the stuff to use though -- you'll notice that this stuff on the hood is kinda squishy & somewhat pliable.
I've been thinking about getting some of that underhood insulation from JC Whitney anway. could probably stuff some of that up between the hood skin and the support runners before putting the main insulation sheet up.
just my .02...
Last edited by yodta; 08/16/06 03:47 PM.
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: yodta]
#745000
08/16/06 05:03 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
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JB Weld will not work, it needs to stay somewhat pliable. Go to an auto paint supply place and see what they suggest. Mine has been like that for years, but it does not bother me, trail rig only.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: yodta]
#745001
08/16/06 05:13 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
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this is common.
mine's been like this since I bought it 6 years ago.
been curious about this as well...
jb weld probably isn't the stuff to use though -- you'll notice that this stuff is kinda squishy & somewhat pliable.
I've been thinking about getting some of that underhood insulation from JC Whitney anway. could probably stuff some of that up between the hood skin and the support runners before putting the main insulation sheet up.
just my .02... Not ideal solution - but if either of you can come up w a shipping method, I happen to have 2 extra hoods sitting in my garage... otherwise, I 2nd JB weld, w/ real wled being more ideal but only if yer good and can avoid heat/distortion problems.
With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: poolville02]
#745002
08/16/06 05:37 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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I say if you can't weld it, JB weld it. I used some on my radiator 4 years ago with the intention of replacing the radiator when the JB failed. It's still holding after mutiple croos country trips and a 130 degree drive through Death Valley last summer. Worst case scenario, it fails and your out three and a half bucks.
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: OOP'S]
#745003
08/16/06 06:30 AM
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JB Weld will not work, it needs to stay somewhat pliable. Go to an auto paint supply place and see what they suggest. Mine has been like that for years, but it does not bother me, trail rig only. I think OPP's is right about it needing to be pliable. It also seems like there is supposed to be a small gap in between the skin and support....which prevents me from getting them flush to tack weld them together (or JB weld). The original glue stuff is almost like a rubber or silicon...guess I'll start looking for something similar.
85 Toyota Pickup 4x4 22r 4in lift 32in BFGs
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: poolville02]
#745004
08/16/06 07:27 AM
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Roll Me Over
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Liquid nails will woratleast it did on a truck I sold last year. Whatever epoxy you choose, you will want to let it set-up before driving.
You could also wedge a piece of wood or thick rubber behind it, using a set screw through the rib to hold it in place.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
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'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: my hood is coming apart
[Re: Snowtoy]
#745005
08/16/06 01:30 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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How about silicone. 100% only, not acrylic caulk. Silicone is $4.00 and can take some heat. Pretty sticky!
Sold Truck: 89 DLX extra cab 4x4 22re Automatic/ New truck 97 T100 4x4 auto Sr5
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