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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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MRT's,,,,, 20 minute install....(well would have been 15, but My dumbass [8D]installed the brackets in backwards at first) love them though
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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I got MRT they have black brackets but I like the Steeda aluminum brackets better.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I was gong to buy the ones from CDC or MRT but got the ones from Steeda as a gift. They're pricy but good and an easy install.

See Stoenr...someone else installed the brackets backwards too.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I went with Redline Quicklift. Drilling is required but they look like they were factory installed.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I love my Redlines.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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ORIGINAL: Ragnar

I was gong to buy the ones from CDC or MRT but got the ones from Steeda as a gift. They're pricy but good and an easy install.

See Stoenr...someone else installed the brackets backwards too.
Haha, yup. I feel better already.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Anyone tried the hood lift kit by Cobalt?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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How much am I looking at?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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The Cobalt system is $80 bucks, but Ive yet to find anyone who has it, so I cant get any feedback on it. I think all the other kits out are around $100+.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Help, what does CDC stand for or better yet, website?



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