Gas hood struts?
#2
I'd recommend against it. Gas struts are ok for light use (ie. hatchbacks, tool boxes, etc), but I've found that they tend to wear out faster when used for heavy applications like hoods. If anything, you'd be better off spending your money on those nifty CNC hinges that extend out as well as up.
#7
But its a pain becuase its super heavy and I cant work in the bay with no prop rod...
#8
easiest way to get the springs back on is to use a fan belt. Hook one end of the spring over the rear point, then hook the fan belt to the front and use it to pull the spring forward and into position. easy and fast
#10
I have and two systems that use struts on my stang. The first kit is made by Aeroform and is less than $200 but not that great of a system. The set of hinges I am using now are made by Ring Brothers and are awesome. Spendy but very nice.
http://www.aeroform.com/elacc.html
http://www.ringbrothers.com/products-page/?product_id=1
http://www.aeroform.com/elacc.html
http://www.ringbrothers.com/products-page/?product_id=1