Hood Strut Kit
3/7/11, 10:11 PM
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Hood Strut Kit
Getting engine bay parts painted so I want to invent in a good.. easy to install set of hood struts...
opinions welcomed...
opinions welcomed...
3/8/11, 06:30 AM
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You will get many different opinions on these in here. I had the MRT units on my 05
for 4+ years, and have them on the 11. I have had no problems with wind pushing the hood down or anything else. Easy install, no drilling/riveting, great units in my opinion. Whichever you go with is a big plus, cleans up the compartment nicely and makes easier access to everything under the hood. Good luck with your decision.
for 4+ years, and have them on the 11. I have had no problems with wind pushing the hood down or anything else. Easy install, no drilling/riveting, great units in my opinion. Whichever you go with is a big plus, cleans up the compartment nicely and makes easier access to everything under the hood. Good luck with your decision.
3/8/11, 02:30 PM
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i was looking at the steeda set anyone used those?
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-b...d-mustang.html
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-b...d-mustang.html
3/8/11, 03:22 PM
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Lot's of info here:
https://themustangsource.com/f726/ho...it-get-489712/
I have the Redline Tuning kit at home but still need to install it. I have not read anything bad about them yet.
https://themustangsource.com/f726/ho...it-get-489712/
I have the Redline Tuning kit at home but still need to install it. I have not read anything bad about them yet.
3/8/11, 03:50 PM
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Thanks Guys!
3/9/11, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueSkyVert
For those with the MRT, what are you doing with the sound tube?
3/9/11, 12:59 AM
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I have the CDC kit.... but I hear some have mounting issues because the lower bracket is different for some 2010+...
Not sure if they fixed it; but I'm happy with mine. =]
Not sure if they fixed it; but I'm happy with mine. =]
3/9/11, 05:36 PM
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Has anyone used the ones from American Muscle? I like AM...but not sure about these struts. They don't say the name on them.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-hoodstrut-0511.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-hoodstrut-0511.html
3/9/11, 06:38 PM
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I went with the redline kit. They did their homework in determining the correct geometry to open, close and hold a hood open.
I'm sure the other kits work fine but the geometry is far from ideal and requires a very high force gas spring to accomplish the same thing.
I'm sure the other kits work fine but the geometry is far from ideal and requires a very high force gas spring to accomplish the same thing.
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