Redline Tuning Hood Struts - 5 minute Bolt-In installation!

[Rhinebeck01]

@SwissSteph

I'm sure @Redline Tuning will appreciate your providing the pics.

Hard to tell by the pictures, but it seems the quick disconnect rides just above that black cable/hose or whatever it is, and the quick disconnect does not rub on the black cable/hose?

So, does it rub? Slight rub would be no issue.... and it looks like it may not be rubbing ?

Can't see where Redline Tuning can do or needs to do any bracket changes, in regard to this.

Looks like you are good to go.... you sure are going to enjoy your Redline Tuning hood lift..

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[SwissSteph]

I'm sure that "RedLine" doesn't need to make any changes (impossible and useless anyway).

I have no idea what this "cable/tube" is for, and since it's installed, with the addition of the black adhesive tape stuck on the end of the body (also visible on my pictures), it really looks like a last minute DIY from Jeep (and the so-called "engineer") ... and it's 100% original.

The more I look into the details of my car, the more I regret the "well thought out" side of my YJ ... although the comfort of my JL is very much appreciated. The legend of the Jeep is really not in 2020.

 

[Redline Tuning]

I'm sure that "RedLine" doesn't need to make any changes (impossible and useless anyway).

I have no idea what this "cable/tube" is for, and since it's installed, with the addition of the black adhesive tape stuck on the end of the body (also visible on my pictures), it really looks like a last minute DIY from Jeep (and the so-called "engineer") ... and it's 100% original.

The more I look into the details of my car, the more I regret the "well thought out" side of my YJ ... although the comfort of my JL is very much appreciated. The legend of the Jeep is really not in 2020.

Hello Stephan, thank you for the detailed pictures. As you mentioned the wire does look like a late addition for some sensor we do not have in the United States (Pedestrian safety maybe?). It does look like there is plenty of clearance to run the wire as you have under our fender bracket with no adverse affect.

 

[conFUcius]

Stupid question... does one have to use Loctite (I presume blue) on the bolts?

 

[Boatbuilder88]

Stupid question... does one have to use Loctite (I presume blue) on the bolts?

"Have to"... No. But I think it's a good idea to use some blue threadlocker. (I did)

 

[conFUcius]

"Have to"... No. But I think it's a good idea to use some blue threadlocker. (I did)

Thanks!

 

[oceanblue2019]

Stupid question... does one have to use Loctite (I presume blue) on the bolts?

I've not and they have not come loose. Just torque them properly.

 

[conFUcius]

I've not and they have not come loose. Just torque them properly.

What did you torque them to?

 

[Redline Tuning]

What did you torque them to?

Not much is required, 12-15 ft/lbs.

 

[conFUcius]

Not much is required, 12-15 ft/lbs.

Thanks! Placed the order last night and can’t wait to receive/install them!

 

[HoundDude]

Not much is required, 12-15 ft/lbs.

I dunno about 12 ft-lbs... I tightened the bolts in the upper brackets (into the zinc plated steel back plate) up to half of that and was afraid to go any more

I did use blue loctite as @Rhinebeck01 originally suggested.

these are really nice by the way, I bought the fancy ones because I'm old and deserve fancy things before I die. they look well made. hopefully the little c clips hold up over time.

 

[Redline Tuning]

I dunno about 12 ft-lbs... I tightened the bolts in the upper brackets (into the aluminum back plate) up to half of that and was afraid to go any more

BTW, the backplates for the hood bracket assemblies are zinc plated steel.

 

[HoundDude]

BTW, the backplates for the hood bracket assemblies are zinc plated steel.

thanks for the correction, I edited my original post so as not to mislead anyone who reads it in the future

 

[AlrightAlready]

After "winning" a crappy set of hood struts from a different vendor a while back on here and it arriving in less than poor condition with the worst engineering ever and deciding against installing, I am looking forward to receiving this set. Simple brackets and quick disconnects, thank you for keeping it simple and effective.

 

[Redline Tuning]

After "winning" a crappy set of hood struts from a different vendor a while back on here and it arriving in less than poor condition with the worst engineering ever and deciding against installing, I am looking forward to receiving this set. Simple brackets and quick disconnects, thank you for keeping it simple and effective.

Clark,
Your order is shipping out today and we look forward to your feedback once it arrives.

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