FJ-60 hood strut conversion

[BHillteq]

I don’t. It was easy finding the right tap by running the ball stud into a die. I tried a couple different drill bits on scrap metal before I was satisfied with the fit. I’m almost certain it’s a 1.25 thread and probably a 8mm.

Awesome, I'll figure it out - thank you!!

 

[under_psi]

damn nice find on those amazon struts. Did i miss a measurement or place to drill/tap on the hood somewhere?

i ordered a pair, they were down to $18.99 on amazon as well. Seems worth it for sure.

 

[dad4x4]

damn nice find on those amazon struts. Did i miss a measurement or place to drill/tap on the hood somewhere?

i ordered a pair, they were down to $18.99 on amazon as well. Seems worth it for sure.

I used the same measurements from the video on you tube since the strut length was the same.

 

[Spook50]

FYI...here is an old thread on mud also detailing this conversion. Part numbers may be too old at this point but its got some good info:

Hood shock conversion writeup (with pics)

For anyone who stumbles across this now, since posting the thread I updated it with McMaster part numbers that are still current. It's what I use now and they work very well, now without contacting the wiper arms.

 

[open country]

Reviving an old thread, but hopefully helpful:

I just did the Arana struts from Amazon, worked perfectly.

Amazon product ASIN B07CGNQCCJ
The lower ball screws in to the top rear hood spring bracket on the fender, and I drilled a 1/4" hole using the factory pinch weld dimple just above the existing hole in the hood. Tapped with an M8x1.25 thread, and the upper ball screws right in.