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.
>
> .
>