Ford performance hood struts install

[bigblueboing]

Unbelievable, they charge you $130 for something that they should have put in from the start.

Mine are modified ford performance units that add 5 hp. These are race units only available to race teams that’s why they didn’t include them from the factory.

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[Jon_chimpo]

Mine are modified ford performance units that add 5 hp. These are race units only available to race teams that’s why they didn’t include them from the factory.

Whatever helps you sleep at night, bud.

 

[bigblueboing]

Whatever helps you sleep at night, bud.

That’s rich coming from a wild track owner.

 

[Jon_chimpo]

That’s rich coming from a wild track owner.

*former Wildtrak owner.

 

[CalvinT]

I'm not paying

Most importantly for me, the bracket for Mabett goes over the painted ledge of the Bronco, where as the genuine Ford bracket fits in an existing bolt. Therefore, no scratches or marring of the paint if ever removed in the future. For this I vote for Ford!

This.

Also applies to Redline since they seem to make struts for Ford.

Additional comments follow (5/10/2023):
I just watched an install video for the Mabett struts. They mount farther forward on the fender near the Trail Sights. This means the right side strut is more likely to be in the way if you're topping off your windshield washer bottle or radiator overflow. It may also interfere if you're mounting an ARB compressor under the hood, depending on which mount you're using. The left side strut might block easy access to the under hood fuse panel and the the AUX switch wiring connections.

The Redline, Ford and some others (AIG for one) attach to the Ford hinge mounts, so they wouldn't be in the way.

As a general note, when selecting struts look for ones that connect near the middle of the hood. They'll put less stress on the hood when they're lifting it. The strut is a fulcrum for a lever (the hood) and you want minimum bending forces on it.

 

[Trees]

Just too sum it up.
ford performance tune
Ford performance exhaust
Ford performance hood struts
Ford performance hitch cover
TBD ford performance 2 “ suspension lift.

You're missing the ditch lights and the light bar. I think those are worth an easy +15hp

 

[Redline Tuning]

Same here but was getting the same non fitment warning. Says they fit all from 2021-2023 except Raptor and Everglades.

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[Cactusjk]

What is the best way to lift the hood high enough to install the struts?

 

[joeb]

What is the best way to lift the hood high enough to install the struts?

Just leave hood on prop while installing hardware on hood and in engine bay ( both sides). Then snap one bottom on then hold hood up and place prop rod down and grab the strut which is connected on bottom --- lift hood and snap the top part on the hood -- one side done.

 

[Cactusjk]

Thanks. Do most just leave the prop rod once the struts are installed?

Assume no issue closing the hood with the struts?

 

[joeb]

Thanks. Do most just leave the prop rod once the struts are installed?

Assume no issue closing the hood with the struts?

I just left the prop rod in. Your choice

 

[Cactusjk]

Will probably do the same. Thanks.

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