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Offline 808SS

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fiberglass hood
« on: March 06, 2009, 01:15:39 pm »
Just need alittle help, the hood came with the truck but I notice when I open the hood the springs are gone so I have to hold the hood up with a stick. Is there a reason not to use the springs with the fiberglass hood?
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Offline choptop

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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 01:22:54 pm »
Most are too flimsy to handle compressing the springs. I plan on putting the little hydraulic shocks used on newer cars and hatchbacks to hold mine up. For now, just a prop rod.
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Offline 808SS

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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009, 02:17:37 pm »
I was thinking that was the problem just need to hear it from someone else. let me know about that little hydraulic shock
Thanks guys
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2009, 03:39:45 pm »
you need low tension springs or a prop rod. Just another reason why fiberglass is a pita. What year is your truck?
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Offline cubicdollars

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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2009, 03:40:26 pm »
What I have seen people do in the past is drill a hole through both sides of the hing while the springs are still attached then remove the springs. When you raise the hood you then place a pin or bolt through the hole. So much easier and safer than dragging a prop rod around.

Hope this helps
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Offline 808SS

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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2009, 05:15:05 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on March 06, 2009, 03:39:45 pm
you need low tension springs or a prop rod. Just another reason why fiberglass is a pita. What year is your truck?

79' any idea or part# for the low tension spring?
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Re: fiberglass hood
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2009, 05:22:08 pm »
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