Extra Long Hood Prop Rod

[Chops]

Going to install a strut brace today & need to unclip the cowl to remove the plastic covers on the strut towers. The OEM prop rod is too dinky to give me enough room to work comfortably. I knew I kept this robust shipping tube from Brazos Walking Sticks for a reason!

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[Mavster Mechanic]

As posted elsewhere, there's two holes in the hood you can use to hold the hood up with the given rod.

One holds hood higher and keeps the rod more to the passenger side, if that is helpful.

 

[Chops]

As posted elsewhere, there's two holes in the hood you can use to hold the hood up with the given rod.

One holds hood higher and keeps the rod more to the passenger side, if that is helpful.

Thanks - did not know about that additional hole!

OEM prop rod is still a foot too short to reach that hole now & would be in the way of my cowl work. But that hole will come in handy for oil fills & air filter changes thanks. Can save my “extra long” for rear engine bay adventures.

 

[notfast]

One of the most useful and multipurpose tools I've bought is a universal hood prop. The Lisle one I have is like at least 15 years old and slightly surface rusty but still works great. Adjustable, sturdy, doesn't slip. Works great not just for holding hoods extra high or extra low, but for holding hatches while replacing the gas struts, pressing brake pedals to check lights, holding the dumpster lid open, holding sinks up while installing them...
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