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Mr. Man
03-20-2013, 09:32 PM
Just ordered 2 new Ford hood struts as the presents ones no longer hold up the hood. Any tricks to swapping them out? They look like they snap on/off. Are there any hidden bolts or screws. Any special tools needed?
lilmarauder
03-20-2013, 10:59 PM
I'm pretty sure there is a tab that you pry out with a flathead screwdriver on each end of the support.
RacerX
03-21-2013, 04:48 AM
Hey Eric! It's just a ball and socket with a locking clip and bolts up top. These should help, courtesy of MuscleMerc:

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/IMG_0723.jpg
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/IMG_0724.jpg
ctrlraven
03-21-2013, 05:00 AM
^Yep, just do one at a time or have someone help hold the hood.
Raleigh Marauder
03-21-2013, 05:42 AM
I just replaced mine this weekend. It took all of 5 minutes... :)
whitey
03-21-2013, 07:14 AM
How much $ and where can i get them?
fastblackmerc
03-21-2013, 07:22 AM
^Yep, just do one at a time or have someone help hold the hood.

Use a broom stick or something similar to hold up the hood while doing this.

Change them one at a time

I put a dab of synthetic grease in each socket before I install them.
fastblackmerc
03-21-2013, 07:23 AM
How much $ and where can i get them?

Any FLAPS can order them for you.
RF Overlord
03-21-2013, 07:28 AM
My local AutoZone has them in stock.
Raleigh Marauder
03-21-2013, 07:33 AM
How much $ and where can i get them?

Rock Auto for just about $29.
Haggis
03-21-2013, 09:04 AM
Car is totaled now, I'll give you $8.00 for it.
lji372
03-21-2013, 10:40 AM
does the crown vic use these as well? i think i'd rather switch over to a broom stick type. the cold doesn't seem to be agreeing with the stock type on the fiberglass hood :/ it's has a couple spots it appears where the stress point is (just to the front of where the stock ones mount)
fastblackmerc
03-21-2013, 11:21 AM
does the crown vic use these as well? i think i'd rather switch over to a broom stick type. the cold doesn't seem to be agreeing with the stock type on the fiberglass hood :/ it's has a couple spots it appears where the stress point is (just to the front of where the stock ones mount)

CV & GM will be the same as the hoods are interchangeable.

What is the "broom stick type"?
screamn
03-21-2013, 11:40 AM
I used "strong arm" brand as they have a lifetime warranty.

The strong arms went out after a couple of years and I took them back to Napa and got another set for free.

Not sure if the lifetime warranty still stands. Might want to check before you buy this brand.
lji372
03-21-2013, 11:43 AM
CV & GM will be the same as the hoods are interchangeable.

What is the "broom stick type"?

what ever the heck they call hood prop thingamajigger:confused:
Mr. Man
03-21-2013, 03:02 PM
How much $ and where can i get them?
Got mine from Ford. $25 clams + tax, with my discount.

Thanks for the replies. I'll get out there when the weather is in the 50's....so soon:banana:
Bigdogjim
03-21-2013, 05:43 PM
Got mine from Ford. $25 clams + tax, with my discount.

Thanks for the replies. I'll get out there when the weather is in the 50's....so soon:banana:
Going to nice this Sunday:)

If it was me I just leave the hood closed:lol:
Shaijack
03-21-2013, 08:15 PM
I though you were never susposed to open Marauder hoods. Sealed from the factory.
I need a set on Black. Lifted the hood yesterday and felt a heavy weight crashing into the back of my head. Thought it was the wife.