Stronger Hood Struts

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 02:09 PM

Since the recent purchase of the new steel hood ,,,well I have to hold it up. The stock struts aren't strong enough to hold it. Has someone had to replace these and have a part number or company for me ,,,Please??

SUX2BU · 06-24-2005, 02:53 PM

The hood I have on my Lightning is a steel hood and it came with regular f150 hood struts. The regular f150s have heavier hoods than the HDs and Ls. Go to the ol' pick-a-part type junk yards and buy some from there......cheap. I will try to get you a part number.

BTW.....they work great and do not struggle to get the hood up and hold it there.

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 02:56 PM

Sweet thanks Bro.......

SUX2BU · 06-24-2005, 03:06 PM

I hope this helps....

part # F65Z16C826AA

at the dealership they run about $20.00 ea.

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 03:12 PM

Awesome,,cause NAPA just told me $49 per

bgstew6 · 06-24-2005, 03:22 PM

dman that is one heavy hood G

My Shaker hood is held up with no problem by the stocker struts.

SUX2BU · 06-24-2005, 03:29 PM

I am pretty sure the Shaker hoods are a stock hood with the cut out in the middle. Atleast that is my understanding.

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 03:30 PM

Yeah I know. Hey sux2bu, that number is for a stock hood, Thanks thou. I called ford and they suggested a strut for a excursion.

bgstew6 · 06-24-2005, 03:33 PM

Nope Sux

Not a stock hood brother

Not at all by a long shot

Obviousley you have not seen my ShakeR Hood

Fiberglass baby and it is heavy but the stock struts hold it up fine

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 03:36 PM

Stew don't you have a exploder or excursion?? Which?

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 03:46 PM

Oh sure everyone deserts me in my time of need....l.o.l.

bgstew6 · 06-24-2005, 04:08 PM

nope expedition
same struts as our trucks

Harley#356 · 06-24-2005, 04:18 PM

all F-150 hoods are aluminum. HD/L/Regular 'ol F-150/expy. it may be that they are newer that they'll hold a fiberglass or steel hood up better, but they are all aluminum, and weigh around 22 lbs.

the stock struts are good enough to hold up most aftermarket fiberglass hoods, which weigh around 40 lbs. the stock hood pretty much flies up when you open it, where the fiberglass ones need to be lifted all the way open, but they stay open with the stock struts.

the steel hoods are around 50-55 lbs and reflexxons who is a big steel hood company ships their hoods with bigger thicker struts tos wap out. the chikenears billet covers wont fit over them, but if you ahve a steel hood its pretty much the way to go if you want your hood to stay up

so i'd give reflexxons a buzz and order a set of their struts

as for the shaker hood...definately fiberglass with internal baffling/chanels to route the air through the shaker and over the airbox. 100% functional!

bgstew6 · 06-24-2005, 04:24 PM

I know!!

SHake Shake SHake, SHake SHake Shake, Shake your Groove Thang, Shake your Groove Thang!

Dbl G · 06-24-2005, 04:57 PM

Dodge Intrepid 93-97 NAPA Part #BK.819-5544 $27.00 Per

Or At NAPA,,, Strongarm # 4478 to their brand which is "TURBOLIFT" ------
the part # is 819-5691

06-24-2005, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Stronger Hood Struts Since the recent purchase of the new steel hood ,,,well I have to hold it up. The stock struts aren't strong enough to hold it. Has someone had to replace these and have a part number or company for me ,,,Please?? Last edited by Dbl G; 06-24-2005 at 02:44 PM..

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Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Awesome,,cause NAPA just told me $49 per Last edited by Dbl G; 08-08-2005 at 09:23 PM..

06-24-2005, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dodge Intrepid 93-97 NAPA Part #BK.819-5544 $27.00 Per Or At NAPA,,, Strongarm # 4478 to their brand which is "TURBOLIFT" ------ the part # is 819-5691 Last edited by Dbl G; 02-14-2007 at 11:29 AM..

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06-24-2005, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SUX2BU RIP Blake Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Area Posts: 1,117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	The hood I have on my Lightning is a steel hood and it came with regular f150 hood struts. The regular f150s have heavier hoods than the HDs and Ls. Go to the ol' pick-a-part type junk yards and buy some from there......cheap. I will try to get you a part number. BTW.....they work great and do not struggle to get the hood up and hold it there.

06-24-2005, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sweet thanks Bro.......

06-24-2005, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
SUX2BU RIP Blake Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Area Posts: 1,117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I hope this helps.... part # F65Z16C826AA at the dealership they run about $20.00 ea.

06-24-2005, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 17,972 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	dman that is one heavy hood G My Shaker hood is held up with no problem by the stocker struts.

06-24-2005, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
SUX2BU RIP Blake Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Area Posts: 1,117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am pretty sure the Shaker hoods are a stock hood with the cut out in the middle. Atleast that is my understanding.

06-24-2005, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yeah I know. Hey sux2bu, that number is for a stock hood, Thanks thou. I called ford and they suggested a strut for a excursion.

06-24-2005, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 17,972 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nope Sux Not a stock hood brother Not at all by a long shot Obviousley you have not seen my ShakeR Hood Fiberglass baby and it is heavy but the stock struts hold it up fine

06-24-2005, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Stew don't you have a exploder or excursion?? Which?

06-24-2005, 03:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oh sure everyone deserts me in my time of need....l.o.l.

06-24-2005, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 17,972 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	nope expedition same struts as our trucks

06-24-2005, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	all F-150 hoods are aluminum. HD/L/Regular 'ol F-150/expy. it may be that they are newer that they'll hold a fiberglass or steel hood up better, but they are all aluminum, and weigh around 22 lbs. the stock struts are good enough to hold up most aftermarket fiberglass hoods, which weigh around 40 lbs. the stock hood pretty much flies up when you open it, where the fiberglass ones need to be lifted all the way open, but they stay open with the stock struts. the steel hoods are around 50-55 lbs and reflexxons who is a big steel hood company ships their hoods with bigger thicker struts tos wap out. the chikenears billet covers wont fit over them, but if you ahve a steel hood its pretty much the way to go if you want your hood to stay up so i'd give reflexxons a buzz and order a set of their struts as for the shaker hood...definately fiberglass with internal baffling/chanels to route the air through the shaker and over the airbox. 100% functional!

06-24-2005, 04:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 17,972 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I know!! SHake Shake SHake, SHake SHake Shake, Shake your Groove Thang, Shake your Groove Thang!