I use these on my mustang and i installed the rods go where the factory bump stops go. They work nice, lock and are flush. Theres also a non locking version.
I too have used the factory hood bumper location. The only problem w/ using that area is that alot of those hood pin kits come w/ a supplied backing plate, and that area is double wall.
Also whatever you do, do not use the cheap-assed torsion clips that the parts stores sell. (the 19.99-29.99 sets) The torsion clips fail if they are flipped too far and literally come out of their holes, The chrome plating sucks ass, and.....well,.. that's all
There has the be a fail-safe alternative to hood pins. I hate the idea of drilling through a brand new fiberglass hood (again), and I don't like the look of them on certain cars. I may have to figure out a way to fab up some kind of "hood leash" that tethers the hood to the frame.
There has the be a fail-safe alternative to hood pins. I hate the idea of drilling through a brand new fiberglass hood (again), and I don't like the look of them on certain cars. I may have to figure out a way to fab up some kind of "hood leash" that tethers the hood to the frame.