currently to hold my hood up, I reach behind the garage door and grab a broom handle. enormous PITA. This mod you have posted is great, thanks for the write-up, pics, and parts list. I'll definitely be taking care of this soon. The bling under the hood looks nice too!
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AEQUITAS ET VERITAS
1995 FZJ80 - e-locked, OME 2.5, tradesman rack
1980 FJ40 - my daily driver
1972 FJ40 - in resto. process, rebuilt 2f w/ 4spd
(previous rigs: '72 FJ40, '73 FJ40, '87 FJ60, '86 FJ60, '93 FZJ80)