Hood prop

[FORZDA1]

I've always used the Redline Tuning brand Quick-Lift Plus or Elite since the early 2000s. Lightweight design, top grade hardware and never any issues. They raise the hood by a few inches as well.

https://www.redlinetuning.com/SearchResults.php?Search=Ford+Maverick+2026

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[710-oil-614]

Not for the aluminum hood. It is very light and easy to lift and I have fears of damaging the hood with too much stress from the struts.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Careful………….
The appropriate hole is shaped to take the rod.
The other holes allow the rod to go through the first metal layer, and rest on the outer, top layer. That’s the aluminum exterior hood that we see (only the other side) when the hood is closed.
On a previous vehicle, I was using the “inappropriate” hole, when a slight gust came along. The hood raised a bit (rod stayed put), then came back down onto the rod, with most of the weight pushing on the top, exterior layer, leaving a zit apparent on the top.
It was an older, utilitarian vehicle, so no big deal.
But on the softer aluminum hood, it would be considerably more prominent.

Best explanation yet, for not using anything other than the designated prop rod location.

The short 4 second video shows the flexing on the outer skin of the hood by me with a screwdriver using one of the other holes.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

Careful………….
The appropriate hole is shaped to take the rod.
The other holes allow the rod to go through the first metal layer, and rest on the outer, top layer. That’s the aluminum exterior hood that we see (only the other side) when the hood is closed.
On a previous vehicle, I was using the “inappropriate” hole, when a slight gust came along. The hood raised a bit (rod stayed put), then came back down onto the rod, with most of the weight pushing on the top, exterior layer, leaving a zit apparent on the top.
It was an older, utilitarian vehicle, so no big deal.
But on the softer aluminum hood, it would be considerably more prominent.

Bah.

You are grasping... at thin air.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

That would be poking at thin aluminum.

 

[Larrythelunatic]

That would be poking at thin aluminum.

The thick paint will disguise any mishap.

 

[HessMav]

Nice! But I only open my hood about four times a year to replace windshield washer fluid, so I don't realy see a problem with the OEM system.

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