Redline Tuning Hood Struts installed

[Lej512]

First mod on the new Bronco. Redline Tuning Quick-Lift Elite hood struts. This is the second vehicle I've installed them on. Installation is very easy - 20 minutes on average but took me 30 since I wanted to put a dot of lock-tite on each bolt. I've found that YouTube videos are much better than reading the directions. They look good, feel good and do what they're supposed to do. No, I did not remove the OEM hood prop.

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[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Thinking of purchasing these and installing myself. Was out wheeling with a buddy and fellow forum member today and mentioned that I want the Redline. Said while lifting my hood to access my air compressor.

Your saying its easy and pointing out the YouTube vids confrim I‘m doing it real soon.

Trail season!

 

[Lej512]

I was really nervous about dropping the hinge bolts, especially with cold fingers but it went fine. Very easy.

 

[Dude1967]

Easy install, one of the 1st mods I did.

 

[RedSoloCup]

I put mine on a few days ago. I got the extended hood opening ones! Super easy install.

 

[sp4nno]

I was really nervous about dropping the hinge bolts

Happened to me on one side, fortunately I was able to fish it out after removing the plastic fender flare and removing part of the wheel well liner. I was panicking for 5 minutes though.

 

[Utah Todd]

Have these as well.
Great mod.

 

[Dialtone]

I was really nervous about dropping the hinge bolts, especially with cold fingers but it went fine. Very easy.

There is no need to loosen the hinge bolts with the Redline kit. At least not with the one I installed.

 

[Lej512]

There is no need to loosen the hinge bolts with the Redline kit. At least not with the one I installed.

Only way to install the mounts on the kit I have.

 

[Dialtone]

Only way to install the mounts on the kit I have.

I was replying to the poster that said he had a Redline kit. I was curious of they had another version that did require hinge removal. I don't have a "hold this thing for me" buddy so I choose not messing about with the hinges. I'm sure both work well and I looked at both.

 

[Redline Tuning]

I was replying to the poster that said he had a Redline kit. I was curious of they had another version that did require hinge removal. I don't have a "hold this thing for me" buddy so I choose not messing about with the hinges. I'm sure both work well and I looked at both.

Our system does NOT require you to touch the hood hinge bolts. Installation is less than 10 minutes.

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Here is a video showing the installation process:

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Thanks for reminding me of how easy this is to install; have had a set sitting in a box since Fall and need to get off my butt and install them this weekend. Just thinking of the mileage I'll save when I discard that heavy prop rod!

 

[DriveAllNight]

I put on the Redline extra lift, I had a bitch of a time compressing them to snap them in.
I have no complaints with them now, but damn.

 

[Lej512]

I'm afraid I mislead everyone with my reference to the "hinge bolt". After closer inspection, they are fender bolts (one on each side) that need to be removed to install the mounting brackets. Doesn't change the fact that you still have to be careful not to drop the bolt down the fender well. My apologies.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Update: I did purchase the Redline (non-max lift, but the fancier silver struts).

Install was pretty straightforward. I didn’t drop a bolt, but I can see how easily you could if trying to do this with one hand.

I’m tall at 6’4, but still stood on a stool to ensure proper reach and got it in rather easily. Had to use a smaller socket to fit. I also broke the plastic wire clips on both sides. These are easily zip tied back if needed, but the harness isn’t near anything that could be an issue, but I may later if they move a bit. No need for new clips.

The struts work great, but snapping them on wasn’t the most fun. You do rock them back and forth and they go on after a few seconds, but definitely don’t force them and bend the insides.

Didn’t need the max lift, so I’m happy with the stock hight I have for when I air up my tires with my compressor under the hood.

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