'02 WJ Hood prop rods
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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
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>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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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
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>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
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.
>
> .
>
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
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>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
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
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> 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.
>>
>> .
>>
>
>
hard hat... I have two...
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> 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$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find
>>out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or
>>raise the hood after being unlatched?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM)
>> 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
>> Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
>>
>> .
>>
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
I used a piece of ranch casing last night.... I didn't think of wearing a
hard hat... I have two...
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$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$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find
>>out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or
>>raise the hood after being unlatched?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM)
>> 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
>> Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
>>
>> .
>>
>
>
hard hat... I have two...
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$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$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find
>>out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or
>>raise the hood after being unlatched?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM)
>> 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
>> Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
>>
>> .
>>
>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
I used a piece of ranch casing last night.... I didn't think of wearing a
hard hat... I have two...
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$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$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find
>>out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or
>>raise the hood after being unlatched?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM)
>> 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
>> Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
>>
>> .
>>
>
>
hard hat... I have two...
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:LV9Zf.2824$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$11751@FUSE.NET...
>>I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like to find
>>out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will they hold or
>>raise the hood after being unlatched?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM)
>> 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
>> Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
>>
>> .
>>
>
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:oV0Zf.11939$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 *** 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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> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07...
>> billy ray did pass the time by typing:
>>> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like
>>> to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will
>>> they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched?
>> about 12"
>>
>> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you
> head
>> it's time to replace them. :)
>>
>> I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever.
>>
> No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart *** engineer,
> finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside
> for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on
> my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed.
>
> Earle
>
>
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Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
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Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:oV0Zf.11939$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 *** 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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> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:oV0Zf.11939$FD4.1617@dukeread07...
>> billy ray did pass the time by typing:
>>> I know my hood prop rods are getting weak but what I would like
>>> to find out is how strong new ones are... I mean at what point will
>>> they hold or raise the hood after being unlatched?
>> about 12"
>>
>> The real test of struts is in winter time. If it drops the hood on you
> head
>> it's time to replace them. :)
>>
>> I still wonder why they didn't stick with springs. Those last for ever.
>>
> No they don't. The real reason though, is that some smart *** engineer,
> finally figured out how to make struts, so that the gas would stay inside
> for an extended length of time. The tail gate struts are still working on
> my eleven year old Wrangler. Much as I dislike the design, I am impressed.
>
> Earle
>
>
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Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
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Re: '02 WJ Hood prop rods
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:oV0Zf.11939$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 *** 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. :-)
--
FRH
> "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 *** 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
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
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> 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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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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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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