'02 WJ Hood prop rods
04-06-2006, 12:32 PM
#31
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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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04-06-2006, 02:39 PM
#32
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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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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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04-06-2006, 02:39 PM
#33
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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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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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04-06-2006, 02:39 PM
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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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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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04-06-2006, 04:33 PM
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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
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"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
>
> --
> FRH
http://www.bentley.com/NR/rdonlyres/...oomCJ1_web.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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"Frank_v7.0" wrote:
>
> Real Jeeps have steel rods built in to hold up the hood. :-)
>
> --
> FRH
04-06-2006, 04:33 PM
#36
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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
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
04-06-2006, 04:33 PM
#37
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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
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
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