'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...

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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


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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


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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


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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

When the weather was cold the rods would just barely hold the hood if I
lifted it all the way up and then allowed it to sag a bit. Tonight as I was
draining the power steering fluid in the WJ I noticed they would hold the
hood if I lifted it most of the way.

I removed them one at a time to test hoping that just one had failed but
both show similar resistance to compression.


"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.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

When the weather was cold the rods would just barely hold the hood if I
lifted it all the way up and then allowed it to sag a bit. Tonight as I was
draining the power steering fluid in the WJ I noticed they would hold the
hood if I lifted it most of the way.

I removed them one at a time to test hoping that just one had failed but
both show similar resistance to compression.


"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.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

When the weather was cold the rods would just barely hold the hood if I
lifted it all the way up and then allowed it to sag a bit. Tonight as I was
draining the power steering fluid in the WJ I noticed they would hold the
hood if I lifted it most of the way.

I removed them one at a time to test hoping that just one had failed but
both show similar resistance to compression.


"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.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
>
> 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
 

Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
>
> 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
 

Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
>
> 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
 

Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just the
right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> billy ray wrote:
>>
>> 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
 

Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just the
right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> billy ray wrote:
>>
>> 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
 

Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just the
right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> billy ray wrote:
>>
>> 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
 

Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
hard hat :) lololol

Snow...


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>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
 

Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
hard hat :) lololol

Snow...


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>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
 

Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
hard hat :) lololol

Snow...


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>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
 

I used a piece of ranch casing last night.... I didn't think of wearing a
hard hat... I have two...


"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$pZ3.412966@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
> the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
> hard hat :) lololol
>
> Snow...
>
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>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
 

I used a piece of ranch casing last night.... I didn't think of wearing a
hard hat... I have two...


"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$pZ3.412966@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
> the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
> hard hat :) lololol
>
> Snow...
>
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>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
 

I used a piece of ranch casing last night.... I didn't think of wearing a
hard hat... I have two...


"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$pZ3.412966@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Just cut yourself a broom handle too the correct length and when you open
> the hood shove the stick in and it will support the hood or buy yourself a
> hard hat :) lololol
>
> Snow...
>
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:cd375$443492df$4831b233$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>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
 

Earle Horton wrote:
> "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
>
>
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Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)

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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Earle Horton wrote:
> "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
>
>
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Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)

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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Earle Horton wrote:
> "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 ***
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Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)

--
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An aftermarket
replacement might have more "spring" in it.

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
the
> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > billy ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> .
>
>
>


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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An aftermarket
replacement might have more "spring" in it.

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
the
> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > billy ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> .
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An aftermarket
replacement might have more "spring" in it.

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
the
> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > billy ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> .
>
>
>


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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Well.... if you think about it gas charged shocks are the same design and
they daily handle thousands of pounds of force and can last the life of the
vehicle.

These struts seem to gave a much more limited lifetime. Mine have been in
service for less than 4 years.

Oh well.... in 10-15 degrees I won't have to worry about it until next
winter...


"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:443532b6$0$28364$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An
> aftermarket
> replacement might have more "spring" in it.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
>> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
> the
>> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
>> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>> >
>> > Mike
>> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> .
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Well.... if you think about it gas charged shocks are the same design and
they daily handle thousands of pounds of force and can last the life of the
vehicle.

These struts seem to gave a much more limited lifetime. Mine have been in
service for less than 4 years.

Oh well.... in 10-15 degrees I won't have to worry about it until next
winter...


"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:443532b6$0$28364$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An
> aftermarket
> replacement might have more "spring" in it.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
>> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
> the
>> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
>> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>> >
>> > Mike
>> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> .
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Well.... if you think about it gas charged shocks are the same design and
they daily handle thousands of pounds of force and can last the life of the
vehicle.

These struts seem to gave a much more limited lifetime. Mine have been in
service for less than 4 years.

Oh well.... in 10-15 degrees I won't have to worry about it until next
winter...


"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:443532b6$0$28364$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Maybe it is a design defect. It wouldn't be the first time. An
> aftermarket
> replacement might have more "spring" in it.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:b410a$44352329$4831b233$21113@FUSE.NET...
>> Yes, The hood starts down but will hold if I carefully place it in just
> the
>> right spot... well... now that the weather has warmed.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:44351140.F8FEC37E@sympatico.ca...
>> > Usually when they fail, the hood will smack you on the head....
>> >
>> > Mike
>> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> .
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Yes, it's call the windshield:
http://www.bentley.com/NR/rdonlyres/...oomCJ1_web.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
>
> --
> FRH

Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Yes, it's call the windshield:
http://www.bentley.com/NR/rdonlyres/...oomCJ1_web.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
>
> --
> FRH

Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
 

Yes, it's call the windshield:
http://www.bentley.com/NR/rdonlyres/...oomCJ1_web.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
>
> --
> FRH