Fuzz Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 large windstorm blew the hood open last nite.Been parked and wasn't latched .Pack rats a problem so leave hood open at times to keep 'em away. I got it closed but it broke the struts So went out look at damage when it got past center opening it came all at once.Couldn't hold it.Kinda stunned me but all OK..used a comealongl to get it closed.Damn things heavy and I ain't what I used to be. Wondering how to get those struts on.I mean how to get the hood open enough to do it and not fall against bumper.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Get a helper to hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 The struts just "pop" off and on. Kind of a ball & socket arrangement. Pop em off with a screwdriver. Pull one, extend it, measure center of ball to center of ball and head on down to your local NAPA or Total Truck Parts store, buy a pair & head home for a simple install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Gas struts have a weight rating if you are planning to trust Napa. Edited July 12, 2019 by noteven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks all.Looks like have get a helper to hold the dam thing up to fasten struts. As Darryl suggested...I'll order online probably from anythingtruck..When the hood is down all the way without the struts the struts are about 6-9" from the ball studs.Can't see anyway to prop it open to hook up struts.A helpter it will be.. take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Do one side at a time. No helper needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Perhaps a saw horse with a carpet remnant would hold it up better than say a mother in law could? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Sky hook. Betcha Amazon has 'em. They gots everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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