I am currently #1 at my dealership with a BL, 2.7, Squatch, LUX, MIC, TOW. Before 6 weeks ago, I was #2 for 7 months (behind a Wildtrak 2 door). My dealer has gotten numerous other Broncos in during that time. Constraints are really messing us up.
Ford's design has the weight of the hood supported and pivoting on the hinge. I'd rather have the support from the strut pushing on this area that Ford designed for support.
YMMV