We got around to test fitting the first set of Redline Hood Struts that were sent to us and as usual the fit and finish of their product is excellent.
The installation took less than 20 minutes.
Here's the installation guide for anyone interested.
1. Remove the passenger side upper most hinge bolt using a 13mm socket.
2. Repeat on the driver side.
3. Install the Redline bracket by placing it over the upper hinge bolt. Rotate until the bracket is vertical and the washer hose attachment can be popped through the hole.
4. Remove the battery cover by taking out the 3 pushpins and pulling it towards the front of the car.
5. Once the battery tray is off of the car you'll use the plastic position guide to show where a 3/4" hole needs to be drilled.
6. After the hole is marked use the supplied bit to drill the 3/4" hole.
7. Since we like to have easy access to the battery without having to remove the hood strut we chose the optional cut into the battery tray cover.
8. Install the fender bracket assembly on both sides.
9. Reinstall battery try cover.
10. Install the gas springs onto the brackets.
11. Get rid of that crappy stock hood prop rod.
12. Place the factory hood prop rod where it belongs.
13. Enjoy your new Redline Hood struts that you purchased from Lethal Performance!!
The installation took less than 20 minutes.
Here's the installation guide for anyone interested.
1. Remove the passenger side upper most hinge bolt using a 13mm socket.
2. Repeat on the driver side.
3. Install the Redline bracket by placing it over the upper hinge bolt. Rotate until the bracket is vertical and the washer hose attachment can be popped through the hole.
4. Remove the battery cover by taking out the 3 pushpins and pulling it towards the front of the car.
5. Once the battery tray is off of the car you'll use the plastic position guide to show where a 3/4" hole needs to be drilled.
6. After the hole is marked use the supplied bit to drill the 3/4" hole.
7. Since we like to have easy access to the battery without having to remove the hood strut we chose the optional cut into the battery tray cover.
8. Install the fender bracket assembly on both sides.
9. Reinstall battery try cover.
10. Install the gas springs onto the brackets.
11. Get rid of that crappy stock hood prop rod.
12. Place the factory hood prop rod where it belongs.
13. Enjoy your new Redline Hood struts that you purchased from Lethal Performance!!
