How to make custom hood struts
Step 1: Buy material
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Home Depot Aluminum Angle 1.5" Thick |
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Another shot |
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Napa Ball Studs |
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Autozone gas shocks and part number |
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Gas shock you will need |
Step 2: Cut and drill
The large piece you see in the picture will go on the hood where two bolts hold the hood to the hinges.
The smaller piece will be bolted to the fender.
You will need 2x for both pieces if you are doing both sides.
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Both pieces |
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Checking fitment on the small bracket |
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Large piece checking fitment |
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Both Pieces painted |
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Ready to be installed, finished and painted |
Step 3: Install very easy to install, just bolt the large bracket to the hood and hinge holes, use the bolts already there. The small bracket, you bolt down to the front fender, there is a bolt already there for the fender. You can use the same bolt. Now clip in the gas shock and check for clearance.
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Installed image |
Any questions, please email me at: Sherkon18@gmail.com
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