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With my hood closed, I put a small piece of tape on the fenders where the bulge in the hood was prominent. Then, after opening the hood, I noticed the

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With my hood closed, I put a small piece of tape on the fenders where the bulge in the hood was prominent. Then, after opening the hood, I noticed the tape markers were exactly where the struts crossed over the raised lips on the battery and brake covers. Trimming those raised lips seemed to be the only option. Also, I had installed the ball studs under the plastic covers so the covers could be removed as needed for service.

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With my hood closed, I put a small piece of tape on the fenders where the bulge in the hood was prominent. Then, after opening the hood, I noticed the tape markers were exactly where the struts crossed over the raised lips on the battery and brake covers. Trimming those raised lips seemed to be the only option. Also, I had installed the ball studs under the plastic covers so the covers could be removed as needed for service.
my studs are installed under the plastic cover and I dremel'd the raised edges of the plastic covers flat
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my studs are installed under the plastic cover and I dremel'd the raised edges of the plastic covers flat
Just for fun, try removing the plastic cover completely on just one side. depending on the result that should help show what is binding.
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