Anyone using the hood lift shocks? If so any comments?
Hood lift supports
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No one...... anyone ..anyone.....Bueller?
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Yep. I do
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I use one on the passenger side.
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Anyone using the hood lift shocks? If so any comments?
Yep, I have them and they work to make it easier for me to lift the hood with a bad back. I have the 2.
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Ok I'll look for it on your posts!
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I found my order flip from doing mine. I put a 30lb shock on each side. I ordered direct from liftsupportdepot.com.
I've had them installed for just about a year with no issues. They do help in raising and lowering the hood.
I used the longer ball end mount on both ends. It was extremely tight trying to get it in the hole already in the shock tower so I just drilled another hole and used it. I bought the washers from Lowe's.
Note: make sure the ends of the shock are metal. Some come with a plastic end. You can request the metal if needed.
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One more question....Are you using the spring? Does it have any effect?
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One more question....Are you using the spring? Does it have any effect?
The springs definitely help lifting the hood over lip. I'm working on a second generation mod. I'll post pictures when it's complete.
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Can you make a short video showing the ease of opening ?
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Are the springs located where the new hood bumpers go or another hole must be drilled?Not that it's a big deal curious how you did it
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@Ruptured Duck Rx it via e-mail but not thru the forum messenger but the answer is yes!
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OK... I'll get it all together for you.
Thanks for the help!
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One more question....Are you using the spring? Does it have any effect?
I had the springs and liked them as they helped my hood pop up instead of occasionally sticking, but my hood latches were popping loose, so I removed the springs. if I ever install hood pins, I'll probably reinstall the springs.
I also have the gas struts, but when my hood sticks I still have trouble opening the hood. -
You mean the stock hood latch? That could've been a totally independent issue and the pins/springs where just being affected by it.
I too have experienced difficulty opening the hood but it has been after many hours of riding. Rarely happens on short trips. Why I have no idea maybe in long trips the latch gets thighter, I have however sprayed the entire mechanism with garage door lube and it seems to have helped. -
Has anyone tried the newer hood supports?? I think Alpha sells them.. They replace your stock ones