Hood Struts Question

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  1. 03gtdrkpny New Member

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    I know a lot of folks pick up hood struts at various mustang shows, I was looking online and I could only find MRT ones for $119.95......anyone know where to get 'em cheaper?
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    Go to redlinetuning.com they have three types. The quick lift, $69.95; the quick lift plus, $84.95; and the quck lift elite, $109.95. I have the elites and they work great, very easy to install and look really good.
  3. DTNODYA New Member

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    I made my own ... used stainless brackets from Boaters World ... LINK and some hood struts (can't remember exactly where I got em') .. It was a little less than the kits but SS hardware FTW!!
  4. 03gtdrkpny New Member

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    Got pics? :)
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    Can you take some measurements of those brackets for me? I i slightly goofed up my install and think that a new bracket might help me.
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    I don't ... I'll take some later.


    You mean like how long they are?

    I used the ones in the link for the brackets on the fender and then I took two more and put them in a vice, hit em' with a rubber mallet to get the angle right for the ones on the hood. Although, I think they sell those brackets also .. they are in the catalog I'm pretty sure but not on the website.

    The brackets are pretty small though. Tell me what specific measurements you need ..
  7. rebelleader New Member

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    - Height from center of the base to the center of the Ball.
    - Length of the Ball
    - Length of the Bracket.

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    Thank You.
  8. 03gtdrkpny New Member

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    I'm gonna do the quick lift plus, I like that they are all black.

    Thanks.
  9. DTNODYA New Member

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    I'll go do it after I get done eating.

    There is another kind also .. I can't remember the brand but they don't require you to drill/use rivets in the hood.

    Here's a pic of somebody's car .... I saved the pic a while back:

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    i think the MRT ones are the ones that you dont have to drill
  11. DTNODYA New Member

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    I can't seem to find my prop rod but here's some rough measurments:

    Legnth of bracket is 2 1/4in.

    From the center of the ball to the edge of bracket is 1 1/4in maybe 1 1/8in..

    The legnth of the ball is roughly 3/4in or possibly a little shorter.

    From the base to the center of the ball is about 1/2in.

    Sorry it took a while, I forgot to be honest. I hope those measurements help some.
  12. rebelleader New Member

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    Thanks for the numbers :nice:

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