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Hood Struts.....FTW!

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what9612

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I just installed my hood lift struts and they are so much better than using that stupid hood prop. install time was about a 45mins with having no clue what todo and finding all tools, so it prolly could be done faster.

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four six

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Redline? Watch out for the hinge rusting.
 

what9612

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yea they r redline. should i paint them or something?
 

COramprat

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I've had mine for several years. No issues at all.
 

four six

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what9612 said:
yea they r redline. should i paint them or something?
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No, leave them alone. I have a few members in my local club that have ZERO problems but a 2 or 3 that have had the ball start to rust. I want a set too.
 

AUTOBAHN

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Looks like they are on upside down.
The rod end should be on bottom to be kept properly lubed I think.
Mike
 

04sleeper

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AUTOBAHN said:
Looks like they are on upside down.
The rod end should be on bottom to be kept properly lubed I think.
Mike
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Correct.

I have the Redline Eleite's. They are MUCH better than the prop rod!
 
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