Hood prop too short

[Thunderbruce]

Anybody else...besides me... think that the hood prop is too short? Feels to me like it should be 4-6 inches longer/taller....

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[Dave O]

Totally agree that’s why I installed the Redline Tuning Gas Hood Shocks - the hood opens a few more inches and eliminates the need for the prop rod. Very good quality and a smooth hood lift assist.

 

[Chops]

Anybody else...besides me... think that the hood prop is too short? Feels to me like it should be 4-6 inches longer/taller....

I use a heavy duty cardboard tube to prop my hood open a good 10 inches above the OEM prop rod….

 

[Thunderbruce]

Totally agree that’s why I installed the Redline Tuning Gas Hood Shocks - the hood opens a few more inches and eliminates the need for the prop rod. Very good quality and a smooth hood lift assist.

Those look great! Thanks for the suggestion...

 

[Dave O]

I use a heavy duty cardboard tube to prop my hood open a good 10 inches above the OEM prop rod….

If the prop rod works for you maybe have the OEM rod cut and an extension rod be added to increase the length just make sure the storage position length doesn’t exceed the room available when the hood is closed

 

[HeyBales]

I use a heavy duty cardboard tube to prop my hood open a good 10 inches above the OEM prop rod….

Oh - so much better than my stack of toilet paper rolls!

 

[Chops]

In my thread referenced at bottom of this thread - you’ll see user “not fast” highly recommended this product:

 

[Cherokee]

What In The World ?
You guy's are joking right ?

I'm 5'11" and the stock rod easily holds the super light hood out of my way just fine.

 

[Kenv24]

What In The World ?
You guy's are joking right ?

I'm 5'11" and the stock rod easily holds the super light hood out of my way just fine.

Yep....been on this planet for 60 years now...and have NEVER seen, heard, witnessed, or even thought that my hood didn't open "enough". In the immortal words of Chevy Chase from Vacation..."You all are fucked in the head !!!"

 

[Escapologist]

When I need more room to lift the engine out I unbolt the hood.

Okay, I haven't actually taken a block out the top of a FWD platform, but needed it for dressed cylinder heads.

 

[ARDU]

Companies create solutions to problems that are not actually a problem because people waste money on dumb sh*t everyday.

 

[scott1070]

No. I don’t think it’s too short

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Maybe not too short, but the Prop Rod does get in the way at times.
It would be convenient to open the hood and not have to mess around with the prop rod at all.
hmmm
I could see how it opening a few inches more with Redline struts. Some vertically challenged folks, might have trouble closing it.

 

[Chops]

Companies create solutions to problems that are not actually a problem because people waste money on dumb sh*t everyday.

I had to use a taller prop rod to gain easier access to the cowl area. The OEM rod, which is limited by the length of the radiator on which it clips - did not raise the hood high enough.

I repurposed a long cardboard tube to fix (for free) the design limitation of the OEM prop rod.

Therefore, I did NOT waste money on an unnecessary “dumb shit” prop rod!!

Although I did waste money ($150) on the unnecessary strut brace that I needed the longer prop rod for - so I guess your point is still valid.
Never mind.

 

[Dave O]

I had to use a taller prop rod to gain easier access to the cowl area. The OEM rod, which is limited by the length of the radiator on which it clips - did not raise the hood high enough.

I repurposed a long cardboard tube to fix (for free) the design limitation of the OEM prop rod.

Therefore, I did NOT waste money on an unnecessary “dumb shit” prop rod!!

Although I did waste money ($150) on the unnecessary strut brace that I needed the longer prop rod for - so I guess your point is still valid.
Never mind.

I just hope they never stop making stupid stuff because every once in a while someone comes up with some good sh!t

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