Hello all. Here is a little doc I put together to help you do a hood strut installation.
Hood support delete and strut installation (1 Viewer)
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micruz60
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Excellent, add to the <$50 thread?
Append to this FAQ-
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Hood shock conversion writeup (with pics)
Okay first of all, a parts list: 2 gas shock struts, either 100 lb or 110lb (P/N 9416K16) from McMaster-Carr 4 female shock strut fittings (P/N 9424K23) from McMaster-Carr 4 male shock strut mounts (P/N 9512K98) from McMaster-Carr 4 5/16 ID / 5/8 OD steel washers 4 5/16 ID / 1.75" OD steel...
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Very nice - Thank you.
John Staton
SILVER Star
Hood related question.....do you really have to slam your hood to get it to latch?? I had to change the latch catch assembly out some time back because a tab broke off and the new assembly requires me to really slam it as well so was thinking this was normal, but thought I would ask since we are on the subject.
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No slam. Just a firm push. Put a dab of grease on the catch.
Aerosol Lithium grease on the hood latch will work wonders.
Don't delete the prop rod. You'll need it again soon enough.
Quick source for parts on Amazon, $34. These types of projects are both my favorite and least favorite. Have almost a grand in parts for other/larger projects on the FJ60 laying around and I end up doing more of these and never get started on rebuilding the knuckles...
That means that hood struts wear out and need to be replaced. Prop rods do not. There is nothing worse than working on a truck with failed hood supports and a broomstick to keep you from losing your head. The quality of these Chinese struts is all over the place. Some die slowly, some quickly. Sooner or later you will wish you had a prop rod. Just leave it on there.
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My gas struts are still going strong after 6 years. I do keep the prop up rod there just in case.
