grruminator78

from what I understand if it's steel reinforced all you need is the light tension springs, but if it's just fiberglass most manufacturers recommend prop-rods and pins

eZ

here is where it bolts on

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Grimm

So are you using lighter springs or factory?

dodgestang

This is a question best answer through experience and with pictures.

I have a fiberglass hood with a metal frame.
I chose to use the light weight springs.

When it was brand new, it fit perfect, now that it has been on the car for about a year,
even with the lightweight springs it has started to cause a slight bow in the hood, I have been considering adding the prop rod over the winter before it gets too bad.

New New:


Newly painted


4 months after Painted and with some minor adjustments from taking it on and off for a motor swap


11 months or so after painted (sorry for the large size so I linked it instead of imbedding it)
http://www.dodgestang.com/newmustangimages/img0266.jpg

Grimm

I think I'll just stick with the factory hood.
Thanks.

dodgestang

Hey I loved my factory hood...so much so its still in my garage...I can put it back on anytime...its just that new intake combo I wanted to run needed another 2.5 inches

grruminator78

looks like I'll just get the prop rod and pins or spring 700 bucks for these http://www.mustangsplus.com/Merchant...Code=new_items

eZ

man use the stock ones just take the spring out and use a hood prop. im sure you can find a way to make the prop kinda stealthy. 700 seems like a lot of money to spind on hinges that are not needed

grruminator78

but they're hydrolic an COOOOOOL

eZ

just like your landau top and wally world system...i laugh everytime i read your sig