Hood Spacers
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Hood Spacers
I know people on here have done this before (raise the back of the hood to let heat escape, kinda like a cowl hood), and have seen some Jeeps at shows with this done, just kinda looking for some info on it though, so I dont have to do trial and error.
How long and what size bolts do you get?
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How many washers do you get?
How long and what size bolts do you get?
And
How many washers do you get?
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by 1995XJ_Sport
I know people on here have done this before (raise the back of the hood to let heat escape, kinda like a cowl hood), and have seen some Jeeps at shows with this done, just kinda looking for some info on it though, so I dont have to do trial and error.
How long and what size bolts do you get?
And
How many washers do you get?
How long and what size bolts do you get?
And
How many washers do you get?
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I did this to my XJ. I used 8 washers on each side, but I cant remember how much longer of a bolt. It doesn't look that drastic, but it you look from the inside there is probably a 1" gap for heat to escape. Not too worried about decapitation, whatever I hit would have to plow through the winch and big *** bumper first. It runs a little cooler on the trail, going off the temp gauge, and It has been through 2 winters in Colorado parked outside with no issues from rain or snow. I was thinking that I would have to take them off during the winter because the heat from the engine might fog up the outside of the windshield, but it doesn't. It makes the ice that sticks to the wipers clear up faster too.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 6cyl
Originally Posted by j-rod
3/4" box tubing. in 3" length.
m8 x 40mm bolts.
i just finished cutting my tubing 5 minutes ago actually.
m8 x 40mm bolts.
i just finished cutting my tubing 5 minutes ago actually.
Just did mine the other day