Dearborn should have done this already

[va boy]

I did the Redline hood strut and hood latch mod (credit to Evilcartman) tonight.
It is soooo much more enjoyable to raise and lower the hood now, didn't make the car any faster, but still 2 worthy mods, I highly recommend both.

 

[Blueline]

I have the MRT hood struts, def. a much cleaner look that the hood prop. The hood goes up so nice.

 

[01cobravortech]

How easy or difficult to do either one of these installs? A lot of drilling involved?

 

[va boy]

How easy or difficult to do either one of these installs? A lot of drilling involved?

The hood latch mod takes 15 minutes and costs nothing, aside from a washer.
Just type in hood latch mod under the search button.
The hoods struts do require drilling, but it's really not a big deal, just measure twice and drill once.

 

[Tims97SVT]

I have the MRT hood struts, def. a much cleaner look that the hood prop. The hood goes up so nice.

I got the wanna be carbonfiber ones, the are easy to install and very clean.

 

[03cobra#694]

Yup, running a set of Redlines myself, much cleaner look.

 

[BBCOBRA]

The MRT kit has a bracket, so no drilling. The Redline kit requires drilling.

I have the MRT and love it. I like how this kit it closer to the hinge tucked back out of the way.

Great mod.

 

[1wild-horse]

redlines here. painted brackets, filled the rivet holes and painted the heads as well.

 

[Tractionless1]

MRT no drill here painted brackets.

 

[CobraBob]

You should post a photo of the finished product. Sounds like you're very happy. As you can see, the MRT kit is popular as well. Both do work well. IMO struts should have been standard from the factory.

 

[va boy]

I'll have to do that Bob, I also went ahead and installed one of your gasket kits that I've had for a year. Works just as described, thanks for a great product.

 

[Bdubbs]

Awsome I was looking at some of these. Think I'll probably go the MRT route though, don't feel like drilling anything. Anyone have pictures of custom paint to match color of there car?

 

[timspony]

MRT ftw! ....I agree, FoMoCo should have done this!

 

[CobraBob]

I'll have to do that Bob, I also went ahead and installed one of your gasket kits that I've had for a year. Works just as described, thanks for a great product.

You'll like the strut. Glad you liked the shifter gasket kit. I'm happy that YOU'RE happy. :thumbsup:

 

[OH3BLKSVT]

I went with MRT as well i believe they are even cheaper than Redline...didnt have to do any other mods for it to work.

 

[black 10th vert]

I like how the MRT ones are closer to the hinge so they don't get in the way while working on the car, but I have the polished stainless Redline ones, and they look and function really sweet!

 

[cobracide]

This is a good idea, hate that cheap hood prop. Also the no-drilling is a big plus in my book. Jumping on the MRT with matching paint.

 

[black 10th vert]

Here is what the polished stainless Redlines look like