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 Posted: 03-16-2022 11:57 pm
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Jh092

 

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 I was able to pull JH out and look at the hood and installing the struts. I originally replaced the original support with a prop rod to eliminate the possibility of getting the dreaded hood crease. I wasn’t concerned about headroom since I made the prop rod long enough to ad about 4”. You do have to be careful of how high you lift the hood because you can disengage the lift springs.

After looking at where the struts mount, I think I will stay with the prop rod. The struts mount about 5” closer to the hinges which puts more weight out beyond the hinge points. Also, the hood is fairly flat across the hinge points which could be prone to creasing if leaned on or pulled to quickly. Granted the struts are a “soft” mounting point and should collapse before the hood creases. It might be a moot point, but I think I’ll stay with my 2 piece prop rod.