The Phoenix!

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Any more snappics there PW???

Just this one.



Jack stands fulcrums were placed on the frame rails in front of the A frame's pivot points so as NOT to affect steering alignment. (you can just make out the base of the jack stand peaking out from under the air dam; about 18" back of the bumper plates (where machine is attached - see pic).)

The actual "pulls" (x2) took under 5 seconds on each horn for the brute hydraulic force to do it's job. Then the two of us (the tech and myself) reinstalled the bumper and adjusted the hood's new fit, and within about 2-1/2 hours of iterative (back and forth) regulating the fit with a shim here removing one there, I was very happy with what was accomplished.

Spending more time given to adjusting would make the fit perfect - and it nearly is now. But, there is no point in perfection now - as the hood and bumper has to come off to be painted anyway. I just wanted to get it real close to make sure none of the alignment adjustments were at their limits - which otherwise is what prompted the re-visit to the shop for a bit of tweaking.