Redline Hood lifts

Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 3, 2020

• #1

Has anybody installed one on their truck? I ordered a set and it should be here Friday, I don't know if the hood is heavy or I'm just getting lazy but I've had enough of holding my breath and lifting the hood up .

 

TacoTruck2019

Well-Known Member

• Jun 3, 2020

• #2

I like the idea, however the pop rivets concern me, I would feel much better with good old bolts and nuts.

 

whippersnapper02

Negative Nancy

• Jun 3, 2020

• #3

One of the best mods on my 2010. Install was fairy easy from what I remember.

 

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Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 4, 2020

• #4

TacoTruck2019 said:

I like the idea, however the pop rivets concern me, I would feel much better with good old bolts and nuts.

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I believe they're stainless steel rivets much stronger and reliable than aluminum rivets. Yeah I like the bolts and nuts too but I think positioning is what eliminates those.

 

Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 6, 2020

• #5

Well I got it done today, it took about 30 minutes and it's pretty simple. I guess for about $150 it's worth it to me, you popped the hood and slide latch and just a little bit of pressure from your index finger and the hood rise's.

 

TacoTruck2019

Well-Known Member

• Jun 6, 2020

• #6

Is there perscribed location points to mount youre brackets or are you left on youre own to figure that out?

 

Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 6, 2020

• #7

TacoTruck2019 said:

Is there perscribed location points to mount youre brackets or are you left on youre own to figure that out?

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Everything is well instructed, they give you a two page color diagram that shows you the measurements and everything.

 

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Desertdogs

Active Member

• Jun 6, 2020

• #8

Thanks. Just ordered a set

 

TacoTruck2019

Well-Known Member

• Jun 7, 2020

• #9

Had it all figured out that a catch can was gonna be my next purchase, now it may be hood struts. [emoji848]

 

Tape

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• Jun 8, 2020

• #10

TacoTruck2019 said:

Had it all figured out that a catch can was gonna be my next purchase, now it may be hood struts. [emoji848]

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Let me tell you it's nice but it's only nice when you need to get under the hood, the rest of the time you don't even know you have them.

 

Captqc

Well-Known Member

• Jun 10, 2020

• #11

I have them, no problem drilling and riveting.

 

B.C.

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• Jun 11, 2020

• #12

Those hoods must be heavy.

 

B-Man

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• Jun 11, 2020

• #13

B.C. said:

Those hoods must be heavy.

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There's some weight to 'em!

 

B.C.

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• Jun 11, 2020

• #14

B-Man said:

There's some weight to 'em!

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Be great walnut crackers...just open the hood, line a few up along the front edge, then drop it...

 

Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 11, 2020

• #15

B.C. said:

Those hoods must be heavy.

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I was shocked the first time I pop the hood open to how heavy it was.

 

B-Man

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• Jun 11, 2020

• #16

B.C. said:

Be great walnut crackers...just open the hood, line a few up along the front edge, then drop it...

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......or knuckles if you're not watching!

 

elvin swank

Well-Known Member

• Jun 13, 2020

• #17

Like that thanks for the information I'm going to get some for my truck

Tape said:

Everything is well instructed, they give you a two page color diagram that shows you the measurements and everything.

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17toytacoma

Active Member

• Jun 18, 2020

• #18

Does anyone make a set that doesn't have to be drilled? I'd rather not drill into anything of it's not totally neccasary. I thought I had seen a set somewhere awhile back and book marked it. But I can't find it now.

 

Tape

Well-Known Member

• Jun 18, 2020

• #19

17toytacoma said:

Does anyone make a set that doesn't have to be drilled? I'd rather not drill into anything of it's not totally neccasary. I thought I had seen a set somewhere awhile back and book marked it. But I can't find it now.

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JMO Don't trust any product that tells you you don't have to drill because it will not hold up. There's a lot of weight on this hood and if it's not held on by bolts or rivets it's going to come loose.

 

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17toytacoma

Active Member

• Jun 18, 2020

• #20

Well I figured they'd make one using an existing bolt or bolt hole. I'd rather not drill a hole if it can be avoided.