Best hood struts - recommendations?

[Marcacox]

Fellow Maverick owners. Who has the best hood struts? Anyone have any experience with them. There are lot of different brands out there.

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[OleFordGuy]

My preference is Redline Tuning. Only requires removing one of two bolts on each side of hood mount, so no fear of getting hood out of line/position- whatever it’s called - when installing

 

[EVH5150]

Don't mess around--Redline tuning Quick Lift hood struts are the best. I put them on everything that I buy, including my "Winter Beater" Subaru Outback.

 

[Jroberts302s]

Fellow Maverick owners. Who has the best hood struts? Anyone have any experience with them. There are lot of different brands out there.

MRT racing is a complete bolt on kit. I’ve been using their kits for years on my mustangs & other vehicles

 

[notfast]

You not only opened a can of worms but a barrel of monkeys with this thread. You will get as many recommendations as there are retailers.

I'll be the odd person out and say that I despise hood struts. All my F-150s had them OEM and so did my Super Duties.

For me, they open too high, not high enough, or the struts themselves are in the way of whatever I needed to work on near the firewall.

I wouldn't remove them if they came with the vehicle, but it's certainly not something I'd be willing to pay extra for. I prefer using a Lisle hood prop rod. Set it to whatever height. Also works good for holding hatchbacks open while replacing struts, pressing brake pedals when solo, holding the kitchen sink up while getting it mounted...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BC0T6/?th=1

 

[AutobahnSHO]

I read of people bending their hoods closing them because the hood is weak aluminum and the added struts required too much force. That was a couple years ago though, maybe the current struts aren't as beefy?

 

[Milous]

My preference is Redline Tuning. Only requires removing one of two bolts on each side of hood mount, so no fear of getting hood out of line/position- whatever it’s called - when installing

100% agree. I installed mine 3+ years ago and they still work perfect.

 

[MrShadetree]

MRT racing is a complete bolt on kit. I’ve been using their kits for years on my mustangs & other vehicles

I tried the MRT struts and couldn’t open my hood after the install. It took 2 people to open the hood. One person pulling on the interior hood release while the other person lifting the hood. Hood spring didn’t help. Threw the struts in the trash. Not worth the trouble.

 

[Jroberts302s]

I tried the MRT struts and couldn’t open my hood after the install. It took 2 people to open the hood. One person pulling on the interior hood release while the other person lifting the hood. Hood spring didn’t help. Threw the struts in the trash. Not worth the trouble.

Wow not sure what happened . I’ve installed many of their kits over the years on my vehicles. Currently 4

it took me 15 mins to do my set & it opens perfect & can lift it with 2 fingers. You still have to pull the handle twice

 

[Geo8866]

Don't mess around--Redline tuning Quick Lift hood struts are the best. I put them on everything that I buy, including my "Winter Beater" Subaru Outback.

You will never go wrong ordering from Redline. Like others have said, I am concerned about adding hood struts but other products I’ve gotten from Redline have been excellent.

 

[CNJFF]

I tried the MRT struts and couldn’t open my hood after the install. It took 2 people to open the hood. One person pulling on the interior hood release while the other person lifting the hood. Hood spring didn’t help. Threw the struts in the trash. Not worth the trouble.

Originally I had no issues. These days I have to pull the release, pull up on the hood, then pull the release the second time to completely free the hood. Might just need some adjustment.

 

[KEMeyer]

I installed Klutchtech hood struts, which includes a spring lift to unlatch with second pull. Installation was easy, and the hood opens and closes as expected with no sign of stress on the hood. I open the hood frequently to connect a battery tender every few weeks, and it's been working perfectly for 1 1/2 years now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B96Z2HDK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

 

[Oscarcat]

I installed MRT hood struts. Not as easy as the video would have you believe. Difficult to keep hood in alignment. Almost got hood stuck closed but I was able to open it and readjust. I took the adhesive wrap off the struts that said "MRT". I sprayed the brackets [not the struts] body color before installing them. Strictly a vanity project.

 

[Buggy Man]

Originally I had no issues. These days I have to pull the release, pull up on the hood, then pull the release the second time to completely free the hood. Might just need some adjustment.

Ford owner's manual says you have to pull the latch lever TWICE in order to open the hood. I thought it is a nice safety feature and more convenient than having to pop the hood and then go out and find the second release latch to open the hood.

 

[Geo8866]

Originally I had no issues. These days I have to pull the release, pull up on the hood, then pull the release the second time to completely free the hood. Might just need some adjustment.

The double pull of the handle is required. There is nothing wrong with your truck.

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