Hood bulge gap

Just finished installing a light bar in the hood bulge. My OCD is killing me, there’s a noticeable gap in the top corners now. Anyone know how to fix it? I’ve tried using a different longer fastener but it still doesn’t close the gap.

FWIW, during the mod I didn’t break any tabs. I only cut the 3 support bars inside the hood and was still able to keep all 5 holes for the bulge fasteners to go into. I’ve even tried playing around with how tight/loose I should clamp down on the bulge while reinstalling the 3 10mm bolts back on. I’m stumped…

(I know my truck is dirty. For once it actually rained here in Vegas)

 

Is there a chance it was like that before you pulled it off?
You might need new clips..

@Tundra234 do you have any input?

 

Sorry for the blurry screenshot. It used to lay flush

 

I've heard those clamps are one and done. Once you pop the bulge off it's best to replace the clips.

 

I was thinking that the ends of the light bar were touching the bulge but it looks like his light bar is shorter. @mav7021234 is it touching anywhere at all?.....might be hard to see with the screen in place.

 

the whole bar is inside of the fake vent plastic housing. installed it like this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzYPSBnmwJc.
i ordered some clips/fasteners reference your post and another https://www.tundras.com/threads/grill-detaching.107819/#post-2778400 , https://www.tundras.com/threads/should-i-order-a-new-one-or-leave-it-off.112888/#post-2910325
im just not sure if itll fix it.

 

Gotcha. Mine sticks up a tad in the corners when it's hot out. I have OCD as well lol.