80s hood prop find FYI

[ulikepoi]

sourced out a set of new oem hood prop, clip and grommet for $24 picked up at cabe brothers toyota in long beach, ca.
kept the original oem hood struts

 

[BrotherRob]

A 60 rod works well, but you have to lean it on the ground and stomp on it a couple of times. The grommet and stow shoe was available at the local auto body supple for about $2.

 

[OTEP]

Whats the part number on these props? Got photos?thanks!

 

[PALMER96FZJ80]

Whats the part number on these props? Got photos?thanks!

Ditto X2

 

[Hte2w8]

Pics please

 

[NLXTACY]

SOR for a 60 series. Worked fine and was damn inexpensive.

 

[latinoguy]

Whats the part number on these props? Got photos?thanks!

53451‑90A00 ROD, HOOD SUPPORT FJ62
90480‑15002 GROMMET (FOR HOOD SUPPORT ROD) FJ62
53452‑90351 HOLDER, HOOD STAY FJ62

 

[OTEP]

Thanks! I kinda feel more secure with a real prop. Will ask the Toyota stealer for details.

 

[CycloSteve]

This one has been in the $100 and under thread for some time...less than $20 from my local dealer. No modifications needed, pops right in. No more guillotine-effect hood.



Steve

P.S. MoGas did one of the original threads on this back in 2005.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/137650-best-mod-under-100-a-7.html#post5866183

 

[jtwopark]

sub'd

 

[NLXTACY]

sub'd

How do you not have this?

Oh and have you been eating Ceviche all day?

 

[jtwopark]

getting ready

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

sub'd

ditto

 

[malteserunner]

I did this to my 80 today. Ordered the new clip and grommet from Mr. T.





I stopped by Pick A Part for a prop rod. Found a '94 Pickup to snag a rod from. It's probably an inch shorter than it should be, but works perfectly fine. I added a slight bend toake it fit well.





I spent less than $10, for some invaluable peace of mind. Thanks Mud!

 

[half k cruiser]

@malteserunner so that rod is from a 94 Toyota pick up ?

 

[malteserunner]

Yes it is. I grabbed one from a Mazda Navajo as well, but the Yota one fit better.

@malteserunner so that rod is from a 94 Toyota pick up ?

 

[half k cruiser]

Good to know, thanks for posting.

 

[richardlillard1]

A buddy of mine uses the hood prop from his 1968 Camaro he had when he was in high school. Didn't require any bending, grommets, or clips. Holds the hood up very well and doesn't rattle around on the trail, either.

Not the best picture, but hopefully you can make it out on his rig in this picture:

 

[nuclearlemon]

I did this to my 80 today. Ordered the new clip and grommet from Mr. T.





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order more. they don't last long. i buy them three or four at a time. have to replace about every year or so

 

[malteserunner]

Not a bad idea!

order more. they don't last long. i buy them three or four at a time. have to replace about every year or so