hood hinge stiffness 72 Dart

i applied lubrication and the hinge is working again. but now the rear of the hood is above the fender level by about an inch when closed. The hood does not look bent or warped which is what i was worried about after pulling down on it with the seized hood hinge. What is the fix for this? i have tried adjusting it where the hinge bolts to the hood but that did not change it. any help is appreciated.
thanks