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Struts to replace factory hood prop?

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Sonic04GT

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Anybody have a link or experience with those hood struts? Looking to pick up a set. I assume I'll need to drill into the fender and hood? What do you guys recommend?

Like these.

 

Ateup

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If I remember correctly, some people have had problems with the hood sagging and bending while up because of the weight. I'm sure someone else will chime in here shortly.
 

txredgt

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I have the MRT struts and haven't seen a problem with them. Stock hood still too.
 

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I only know of the MRT (no drilling) or the Redline (drilling) hood struts. I've got the Redline Ultra's. Mine had a 4 year guarantee and I've had them 5 years with no problems at all.
 

johnnyt03gt

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i just installed red lines, a few days ago and couldn't be happier,
 

bonestock87

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Redline Tuning struts are top quality. 3 years and no issues.
 

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urban96

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i have these ones, MRT Hood Struts for 1999-2004 Ford Mustangs -- Black

went in super easy and no issues
 

IIGood

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I've got the ones from MRT as well...no problems with installation, and I've had 'em on for 3 years now. No issues with them at all.
 

Sonic04GT

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Found these on eBay for $80. Bonestock and Johnny, how long did they take to install and what did you have to drill?

Since both sound like great choices, might as well get the cheaper ones, in this case being Redline until I do a little more research tomorrow.

Thanks

Edit - I guess there are a couple other versions...Maybe Ill just drop $100 and get the MRT that doesn't require drilling.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
 

johnnyt03gt

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Sonic04GT said:
Found these on eBay for $80. Bonestock and Johnny, how long did they take to install and what did you have to drill?

Since both sound like great choices, might as well get the cheaper ones, in this case being Redline until I do a little more research tomorrow.

Thanks

Edit - I guess there are a couple other versions...Maybe Ill just drop $100 and get the MRT that doesn't require drilling.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Click to expand...

it was a so easy, took, less then one minute for each bracket,
just make sure to use the specific bit sizes. as not to over inlarge holes,
also you must have a rivet gun, i got cheap one from autozone $10 worked grate,

BTW i would just get the regular red lines, $70 save the extra cash for something else,
 
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