Fix broken prop bar for hood

[RickC53]

Hi. My name is Rick and I need to fix the prop bar for my hood. The other day I pulled it up to check the oil and the rivet that fixes it in place at the bottom snapped (or broke; it's made of cheap pot metal and looks like corrosion ate it.) I'm not looking for the grommet, just the round rivet at bar's attach point on the bottom.

Any suggestions much appreciated!

rick

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[Vanburi]

I would install some proper hood shocks, redline tuning.

 

[Steveo]

Yup, get some hood struts. You'll be glad you did.

 

[agentdr8]

Ditch the prop rod and get the hydraulic hood lift kit.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

Yup... Hood struts. Highly recommend @Redline Tuning. Their customer service is top shelf.

 

[Flip]

Dude, Redline struts. You wont regret it.

 

[Ratbert]

Is this for your "2010 JW 4D" (???) (https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...for-2010-tires-generals-p255-75-r27.149687/)? This site is for Wrangler JLs, so you might find more appropriate answers on other forums.

 

[Redline Tuning]

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[Ratbert]

100% Bolt In hood struts, Made in the USA!

Our Quick release end fittings allow you to dis-connect the lower strut mount for full access to your engine.

QuickLIFT PLUS features:
* All black powder-coated mounting hardware
* Black e-coated gas springs
* 4 year warranty
available directly from our website here: https://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-20002-02.htm

QuickLIFT ELITE features:
* All black powder-coated mounting hardware
* 316L Stainless Steel gas springs
* 5 year warranty
available directly from our website here: https://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-20002-03.htm

Free shipping in the CON. U.S. on all JL and Gladiator systems using coupon code "JL Wrangler forum" at checkout.

You can watch the video below to see how easy our installation is, the only tool required is a 10mm socket:



To see how the system functions and how easily you can release the gas springs to lean your hood back on the windshield please watch the video below:



Redline Tuning has been developing our Hood QuickLIFT systems for over 20 years and have applications for over 350 unique vehicles, check out our website for your vehicle application.

Please contact us for any questions.

I'm pretty sure @RickC53 doesn't have a Wrangler.

 

[Redline Tuning]

I'm pretty sure @RickC53 doesn't have a Wrangler.

His profile says otherwise.

 

[Ratbert]

His profile says otherwise.

My bad. Maybe he does?

 

[RickC53]

Yes, sorry about that. Didn't pick up on the JL part of the logo.

I'm going to invest in the reline prop. That prop bar makes me nervous.

rick

 

[RickC53]

I'm pretty sure @RickC53 doesn't have a Wrangler.

I have a Wrangler. Bright orange.

 

[RickC53]

100% Bolt In hood struts, Made in the USA!

Our Quick release end fittings allow you to dis-connect the lower strut mount for full access to your engine.

QuickLIFT PLUS features:
* All black powder-coated mounting hardware
* Black e-coated gas springs
* 4 year warranty
available directly from our website here: https://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-20002-02.htm

QuickLIFT ELITE features:
* All black powder-coated mounting hardware
* 316L Stainless Steel gas springs
* 5 year warranty
available directly from our website here: https://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-20002-03.htm

Free shipping in the CON. U.S. on all JL and Gladiator systems using coupon code "JL Wrangler forum" at checkout.

You can watch the video below to see how easy our installation is, the only tool required is a 10mm socket:



To see how the system functions and how easily you can release the gas springs to lean your hood back on the windshield please watch the video below:



Redline Tuning has been developing our Hood QuickLIFT systems for over 20 years and have applications for over 350 unique vehicles, check out our website for your vehicle application.

Please contact us for any questions.

Sold!

The prop bar makes me nervous.
Had one fail when I was a kid. I still remember the thwack on my head.

rick

 

[calemasters]

I am not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but the gas strut hood supports are a good way to go.

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