lbfdengineer Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Anybody know of a after market gas hood support. Want to get rid of the prop rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dac6319 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Anybody know of a after market gas hood support. Want to get rid of the prop rod. Here's one from Steeda. http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_hood_strut_kit.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Oh B Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Click here for the best dang hood lifts on the market (Redline Tuning). I've used these on my last two Mustangs. This was the first thing I changed on my 2007 Mustang GT. A must-have for every Mustang. Took me about 20 minutes to install (I have a rivet gun), and the installed look is so clean compared to the other kits that use bulky brackets. Sure, the bulky brackets mean you can use existing holes in the hood, but wouldn't you rather drill a couple holes, and install a much better looking piece that looks factory installed?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 5 Oh, Those look pretty nice. Did you buy the Base, Plus or Elite model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Anybody know of a after market gas hood support. Want to get rid of the prop rod. Welcome to the forum lbfdengineer glad you found us I used the Steeda Hood struts great fit great product, search hood struts on this forum, you'll find lots of great options LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-TX-GT500 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 B)--> QUOTE(Five Oh B @ Mar 14 2007, 03:44 PM) 114885[/snapback] Click here for the best dang hood lifts on the market (Redline Tuning). I've used these on my last two Mustangs. This was the first thing I changed on my 2007 Mustang GT. A must-have for every Mustang. Took me about 20 minutes to install (I have a rivet gun), and the installed look is so clean compared to the other kits that use bulky brackets. Sure, the bulky brackets mean you can use existing holes in the hood, but wouldn't you rather drill a couple holes, and install a much better looking piece that looks factory installed?!?! Look Good! Couldn't bring myself to drill holes. I used the ones from Steeda as well- had them black powdercoated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Here's one from Steeda. http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_hood_strut_kit.php I just bought those...I had a note on my door from UPS for the delivery...someone must sign "IN PERSON" for it...what's up with that? I have to go to UPS tomorrow and pick it up myself. I'm going to drive a brown stepvan just to mess with them. Hey ice...take notice...it's a "mod" on my car. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Here's one from Steeda. http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_hood_strut_kit.php I just bought those...I had a note on my door from UPS for the delivery...someone must sign "IN PERSON" for it...what's up with that? I have to go to UPS tomorrow and pick it up myself. I'm going to drive a brown stepvan just to mess with them. Hey ice...take notice...it's a "mod" on my car. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm going to drive a brown stepvan just to mess with them. Dave I like the way you think, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTpower Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 B)--> QUOTE(Five Oh B @ Mar 14 2007, 04:44 PM) 114885[/snapback] Click here for the best dang hood lifts on the market (Redline Tuning). I've used these on my last two Mustangs. This was the first thing I changed on my 2007 Mustang GT. A must-have for every Mustang. Took me about 20 minutes to install (I have a rivet gun), and the installed look is so clean compared to the other kits that use bulky brackets. Sure, the bulky brackets mean you can use existing holes in the hood, but wouldn't you rather drill a couple holes, and install a much better looking piece that looks factory installed?!?! Agree.........I bought the 'elite' in ALL BLACK.......(my Shelby is black) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfdengineer Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks guys I ordered the Steeda, Didn't want to drill holes. Want to be able to stock the car at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks guys I ordered the Steeda, Didn't want to drill holes. Want to be able to stock the car at any time. Welcome Ford engineer, I see you live in my neck of the woods. Good to see another guy in the NW. What kind of ride do you have. Tell us about it. Heres mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requis Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Welcome Ford engineer,I see you live in my neck of the woods. Good to see another guy in the NW. What kind of ride do you have. Tell us about it. Heres mine. Welcome to the FOrum! Grabber thats a crime...the picture is fuzzy...! Cheers, Requis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8black500 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It should be considered a crime to let you take a picture of a shelby that fuzzy!! Work on those camera skillz Grabber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADGT500 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 All black / no drilling... nice kit http://mrt-direct.com/2005/Pages/hoodprop.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfdengineer Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Welcome Ford engineer,I see you live in my neck of the woods. Good to see another guy in the NW. What kind of ride do you have. Tell us about it. Heres mine. I've been reading about your arrival. Like it, I wasn't sure about the grabber color but I like it. Mine is Red with white had it since november. We are in Tualatin, OR just joined the Mustang Wranglers car club. The lbfd stands for Long Beach Fire Dept. Retired Engineer. maybe we will see you at some event enjoy your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 lbfdengineer your in good company for sure in Grabbers neck of the woods. Nice car. Here are some pictures of my hood strut install. I color matched them, in my opinion I didn't want them to stand out. I was impressed with the fit and finish of the Steeda kit. I didn't have to drill any holes and they're tucked in real well. The billet aluminum looks great untouched as well. Install time less than an hour. hope this helps LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I installed the Redline Elite struts and really like the OEM look. Did not like the tacked on brackets that Steeda uses. Also the polished SS struts look very nice in the engine bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 ....Are there any locking hinge products for the Mustangs. I have seen them on race cars. You open the hood and then push on the hinge to lock it. I don't like the look of the bolt on struts and I don't want to drill holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Oh B Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 5 Oh, Those look pretty nice. Did you buy the Base, Plus or Elite model? I went with the stainless steel elites on my 2007 and the 03 Mach 1. I've seen the black basic ones, and they are OK, but I really like the stainless steel look under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I installed the Redline Elite struts and really like the OEM look. Did not like the tacked on brackets that Steeda uses. Also the polished SS struts look very nice in the engine bay! I hear you my rational for color matching so they would blend in. To me the redline struts looked like 2 prop rods instead of the one I wanted to get rid of. both are good, different and suit individual taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfdengineer Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 lbfdengineer your in good company for sure in Grabbers neck of the woods. Nice car. Here are some pictures of my hood strut install. I color matched them, in my opinion I didn't want them to stand out. I was impressed with the fit and finish of the Steeda kit. I didn't have to drill any holes and they're tucked in real well. The billet aluminum looks great untouched as well. Install time less than an hour. hope this helps LW Thanks for the pic's I think I made the right decision. Not sure if I will paint them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Thanks for the pic's I think I made the right decision. Not sure if I will paint them or not. They look great either way post some pix when you get them installed good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.