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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 > > > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-) -- FRH |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07... >> billy ray did pass the time by typing: >>> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like >>> to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will >>> they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched? >> about 12" >> >> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you > head >> it's time to replace them. :) >> >> I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever. >> > No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart ass engineer, > finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside > for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on > my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed. > > Earle > > > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-) -- FRH |
Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:oV0Zf.11939$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 *** > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-) -- FRH |
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. > >> > >> . > > > *** 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
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. > >> > >> . > > > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** |
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