'02 WJ Hood prop rods
I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find out
is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched? Thanks... -- Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM) 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be. .. |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
billy ray did pass the time by typing:
> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find out > is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or raise > the hood after being unlatched? about 12" The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head it's time to replace them. :) I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. -- DougW |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
billy ray did pass the time by typing:
> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find out > is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or raise > the hood after being unlatched? about 12" The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head it's time to replace them. :) I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. -- DougW |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
billy ray did pass the time by typing:
> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find out > is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or raise > the hood after being unlatched? about 12" The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head it's time to replace them. :) I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. -- DougW |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you > head > it's time to replace them. :) Tell me about it - had that experience while working on a Falcon (FoMoCo's 'large family car' here down under (available in either 4.0L six or 5.3L V8.. you know the deal), certainly wasn't pleasant, and accompanied by a lot of swearing and cursing on my part :/ |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you > head > it's time to replace them. :) Tell me about it - had that experience while working on a Falcon (FoMoCo's 'large family car' here down under (available in either 4.0L six or 5.3L V8.. you know the deal), certainly wasn't pleasant, and accompanied by a lot of swearing and cursing on my part :/ |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you > head > it's time to replace them. :) Tell me about it - had that experience while working on a Falcon (FoMoCo's 'large family car' here down under (available in either 4.0L six or 5.3L V8.. you know the deal), certainly wasn't pleasant, and accompanied by a lot of swearing and cursing on my part :/ |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07... > billy ray did pass the time by typing: > > I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like > > to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will > > they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched? > > about 12" > > The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head > it's time to replace them. :) > > I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. > No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart ass engineer, finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed. Earle *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07... > billy ray did pass the time by typing: > > I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like > > to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will > > they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched? > > about 12" > > The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head > it's time to replace them. :) > > I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. > No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart ass engineer, finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed. Earle *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07... > billy ray did pass the time by typing: > > I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like > > to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will > > they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched? > > about 12" > > The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you head > it's time to replace them. :) > > I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. > No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart ass engineer, finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed. Earle *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** |
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