MRT Hood Struts - Just Installed!

[jbruner]

Well I got my Mustang Racing Technologies (MRT) Hood struts today and put them on. Very simple installation and they are flawless. I didn't even have to move my washer fluid hose.

I love the fact that I can open the hood and not have to fiddle with any manual brace. Highly recommended upgrade and worth every penny.

Bolt on installation was my number one priority and I do not feel I sacrificed any quality or performance. (Ok so they are new and I have not had any others but still )

Also for anyone who is concerned about the large brackets (I got the black ones) I am pleasantly surprised everything seems to just blend in, even with Silver car color.

http://www.mrt-direct.com/2005/Pages/hoodprop.php :SNSign:

 

[Unbrdld07]

I had never thought of that til I looked at the link, thanks for posting it. Post pics of yours when you have time.

 

[GOLDENPONY]

Struts

Yup, I have the ones (stainless steel) from Redline Tuning. Best thing since sliced bread! Should have been on from the factory.

 

[RetroGT]

I installed the Classic Design Concepts one on Saturday. They look identical to the MRT's. Looks much cleaner without the stupid bar.

 

[cowtown]

I wish my dealer hadn't bungled getting me my CDC hood struts, this just makes me want them more.

Looking good!

 

[bigcat]

I installed the Classic Design Concepts one on Saturday. They look identical to the MRT's. Looks much cleaner without the stupid bar.

they are the same.

 

[Mydnyghte]

When it comes to closing the hood, do you have to push down on it to get it to latch? Or do the struts kind of "release" at a certain point?

I would love to get a set, but if it requires pushing on the hood, I think I can live with the prop rod.

 

[The Fang]

When it comes to closing the hood, do you have to push down on it to get it to latch? Or do the struts kind of "release" at a certain point?

I would love to get a set, but if it requires pushing on the hood, I think I can live with the prop rod.

Good point I'd be curious to know this too.

 

[jbruner]

When it comes to closing the hood, do you have to push down on it to get it to latch? Or do the struts kind of "release" at a certain point?

I would love to get a set, but if it requires pushing on the hood, I think I can live with the prop rod.

Not with mine, I just slam it shut the same as before or let it latch and push on the front. I noticed no difference with or without the struts.

 

[lmmmmm]

i have mrt, just let the hood drop from 15" and it shuts on its own. no need to push.

 

[TacoBill]

No complaints here with my MRT's!

 

[GT-Tronics]

During the last few inches of travel, the struts (actually gas springs) are pushing straight rearward on the hood. Little if any upward force.
Shuts same as before.

I prefer the look of mine tho
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2005-mustang/first-mod-39302.html?highlight=mod

 

[stanmckinney]

OK, I'm confused. What happened to the big brackets? I Agree I like yours better too? What did you do? (I'm not mechanical so go slow.)

 

[bigcat]

the big bracket is still in the pic that tacobill posted. look closely. in the kit that GT-Tronics made, looks like he fabbed some brackets up and riveted them to the hood and fender apron. simple set-up, similar to the redline tuning struts.

 

[jlisle01]

Did you guys have any problems with the hood going out of alignment? I've had mine for weeks but have yet to install them because I've been waiting for a day when I can afford to screw around with them all day.

 

[stanmckinney]

I saw that. Is this something a non-mechanical person could do???

 

[bigcat]

I saw that. Is this something a non-mechanical person could do???

yes. very simple to do. take it slow and do one side at a time, making sure the hood is still properly adjusted. easier to fix one side at a time, than to try to do both sides.

 

[jlisle01]

You're right, it went without a hitch. I've got hood pins so I was worried about alignment because there's no room for movement. Much easier than I expected.