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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Can you guys tell me where I can get a pair of hood shocks to replace the stupid A*S hood latch that Ford gave us? I would like to install the kind that when you start to raise the hood, the shocks take it up the rest of the way. I think between the cheap hood latching bar, the incredible stupid antenna, and the stupid looking mirrors, Ford must have really saved some money!!

Thanks.
Old May 21, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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http://www.mrt-direct.com/2005/Pages/hoodprop.php

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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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These ones work well also.

http://www.redlinetuning.com/
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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That is exactly what I wanted. Thanks!!
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I have the Redlines and work like a champ. Even through the winter.
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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how hard are they to install?
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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30 mins
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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I got the MRT's, awesome! 20 min install.
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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MRT ones for sure 15 min install!
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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MRT's easy install......



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