Automated Hood Shocks
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Here's some pics and a video of my hood shocks in action. I saw this on a site and decided to give it a try. I found some mounts from an old Oldsmobile and used an old set of hatch shocks to come up with a pretty cool mod. the guys at the oil change shop really get a hoot when they ask me to pop the hood and it actually will! :thumbsup:
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Very nice! Any pics of the passenger side? I ask only because I relocated the windshield washer reservoir for the snorkel. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by no rdplz
(Post 1125034)
Very nice! Any pics of the passenger side? I ask only because I relocated the windshield washer reservoir for the snorkel. Thanks!
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What olds?
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Originally Posted by EVILXJ
(Post 1125349)
What olds?
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
(Post 1125367)
Don't remember actually, but it doesn't really matter. Just scrounge around and find mounts that bolt on. I used self tapping machine screws to attach them to the hood and fender. Even the Auto Parts store sells screw in mounts I think.
I been hunting for.some mounts but haven't had much luck. Haven't looked real hard either tho |
I think serious offroad sells a hood kit like this, pm frank and ask him. I wanna do the same thing
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Originally Posted by jeepxj19
(Post 1125397)
I think serious offroad sells a hood kit like this, pm frank and ask him. I wanna do the same thing
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Originally Posted by EVILXJ
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Yeah a couple places do. Just cheaper with some jy parts
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it would probably work with the coil type that chevys used to use
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just a thought, what about the heat from the engine? idk if it would effect them at all. just wouldnt want one to explode or something under the hood
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Originally Posted by jeepxj19
(Post 1125541)
just a thought, what about the heat from the engine? idk if it would effect them at all. just wouldnt want one to explode or something under the hood
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how do u install them? do u fully extend the strut first to figure out were to mount it?
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Originally Posted by jeepxj19
(Post 1125565)
how do u install them? do u fully extend the strut first to figure out were to mount it?
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
(Post 1125627)
I got some rough measurements from another site, but then it was just trial and error. As long as the shock is fully extended when you mount it, the hood should be able to close fully. Look close at my pics. I use an existing bolt on the passenger side lower mount. That should get you started. Then look where I position the upper mount. I will measure it tomorrow and post the measurement.
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