Anyone remove hood solo?

[mob]

Hey guys, I am thinking about taking my hood off tomorrow. I mostly work on my car at night and have lots of light overhead in my garage but the hood blocks all of it and I cant see chit! I hate having to put spot lights in the engine compartment because it gets soo hot. Anyone ever removed the hood themselves? I figure its going to be impossible to put it back on by myself but for some reason I feel like I can get it off by myself, anyone have any luck?

Im thinking stand inside the engine compartment and use my drill to quickly remove bolts, how heavy is this sucker? (stock hood)

 

[No.11]

Hey guys, I am thinking about taking my hood off tomorrow. I mostly work on my car at night and have lots of light overhead in my garage but the hood blocks all of it and I cant see chit! I hate having to put spot lights in the engine compartment because it gets soo hot. Anyone ever removed the hood themselves? I figure its going to be impossible to put it back on by myself but for some reason I feel like I can get it off by myself, anyone have any luck?

Im thinking stand inside the engine compartment and use my drill to quickly remove bolts, how heavy is this sucker? (stock hood)

it's light enough for you to probably carry it yourself, but not very easy to hold and pull up from inside of the engine bay or even in front of the bumper. I always just get help with it. dont wanna drop it or hurt yourself. good luck!

 

[281pony]

lift hood and put prop in. remove bolts from one side, go to other side with hood still on the prop and remove those bolts while bracing the hood with your other arm. once all bolts are removed, gently let it slide down onto windshield cowl area.

move to the front and drop hood prop, then lift hood up however you can get a grip on it. i have removed mine solo lots of times.

 

[tannerc91gt]

I've taken mine off a few times. Awkward to hold but it's not to heavy and i never had a problem

 

[Black1987]

Removing the hood solo sucks at first, but I'm use to it now. My advice is put some towels or an old comforter in between the gap between hood and the cowl. It helps braces (cushing) the hood, also just in case your hand slips because of sweat you don't chip the paint on the hood or the car. Been there down that. My advice is any extra hand is better than none. Good luck.

 

[cjrpony]

lift hood and put prop in. remove bolts from one side, go to other side with hood still on the prop and remove those bolts while bracing the hood with your other arm. once all bolts are removed, gently let it slide down onto windshield cowl area.

move to the front and drop hood prop, then lift hood up however you can get a grip on it. i have removed mine solo lots of times.

Removing the hood solo sucks at first, but I'm use to it now. My advice is put some towels or an old comforter in between the gap between hood and the cowl. It helps braces (cushing) the hood, also just in case your hand slips because of sweat you don't chip the paint on the hood or the car. Been there down that. My advice is any extra hand is better than none. Good luck.

I've done it just like these 2 guys many times. Just make sure you have a good grip on it when the last bolt comes out because it will want to shift. Take your time and good luck!

 

[srtthis]

the one on the race car yes... the one on my car... not a chance in hell.

 

[ID89GT]

The hood prop trick 281 said has always worked well for me

 

[Cobra912]

First mark the location of the hood hinges on the hood for later alignment. place thick blankets or towels on the windshield and cowl. keep the hood prop in the hood. Loosen the bolts on side only, then move to the other side. Remove those bolts, then gently place the corner of the hood on blankets. Go back to otherside, and using your shoulder to support it remove the last two bolts. lay that corner on the blankets. Go to front of car, remove hood prop and with out busting a nut, lift the hood off carefully.

 

[HotFox]

Pulled it off over the winter and also put on a week ago using the way described above. If blanket is on the thin side you may want to double layer to eliminate chance of scratches. Also makes it much easier if the hood is plastic.

Scott