Installed a neat mod on my mustang today!

COBRyan · 01-15-04, 05:20

I have always been so annoyed by the hood prop rod on all of the mustangs I have owned. I wish Ford would have done the hood prop that hinges up like on their trucks. Anyways I decided to try out Redline Tuning's attempt to create a better hood prop. It was a very easy install and the instructions were superb. The hood is very easy to lift up now as you can see in the video. I think it adds a nice touch to my car especially since many people ask to see under my hood. If you want one of your own, they are $60 plus shipping. They have other kits too, for different years. Here is their link:

http://redlinetuning.com/QL-MUS-9904-STOCK.html

Here is a short video I made that shows the hood opening with the lifters installed

http://myimages.fourvalve.com/juiced...ture%20023.avi

rjstaaf · 01-15-04, 05:31

Looks awesome! How do the struts attach to the hood? My only concern is how well our composite hoods will hold up at the attachment point.

Redcar GUY · 01-15-04, 05:36

My SS has those from the factory, it is a ton better than having a darn prop rod..

Mosca · 01-15-04, 06:51

I did a similar thing for my Miata, it was one of the best and simplest mods ever!

You'd think on a 30K car you'd get those, y'know?

Tom

ExplEddieBauer · 01-16-04, 07:08

It's great!! My Explorer has them but when the hydrolics get old, they're worthless at keeping your hood up. I learned it the hard way.

Scottwax · 01-16-04, 07:35

If my next car doesn't have them, it will!

medic · 01-19-04, 09:09

Quote:

Originally posted by ExplEddieBauer
It's great!! My Explorer has them but when the hydrolics get old, they're worthless at keeping your hood up. I learned it the hard way.

agreed. On my maxima, I personally would like the prop rod better then the gas lifts - if the power comes from my hands, I'm sure it will never fail

audio1der · 01-21-04, 11:34

It's a $60 gas shock.

Great idea, but you should'nt need a "kit" to do that yourself.

COBRyan · 01-21-04, 02:26

Ya I probably paid for the instructions and brackets more than anything else. But regardless, it is highly worth the money IMO if you own a Stang!

Dude · 01-21-04, 10:25

Just be careful on windy days. Trust me on this one.