Hood Struts from Redline

[TommyWasabi]

New Ranger owner here and I tried to skimp out on the hood struts and get a cheap set off of Amazon for $15. Yeah that didn't work out well and ended up sending them back. They didn't fit, the blind nuts wouldn't grab or stay in place and the hood only opened enough for me to peek inside.

I'm sure everyone already knows this but if you are thinking about hood struts, just get the Redline set. They are so much easier to install (their blind nut design is what makes it easy) and the parts and finish are high quality.

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[CaptAngry]

Always go Redline

 

[cc1999]

New Ranger owner here and I tried to skimp out on the hood struts and get a cheap set off of Amazon for $15. Yeah that didn't work out well and ended up sending them back. They didn't fit, the blind nuts wouldn't grab or stay in place and the hood only opened enough for me to peek inside.

I'm sure everyone already knows this but if you are thinking about hood struts, just get the Redline set. They are so much easier to install (their blind nut design is what makes it easy) and the parts and finish are high quality.

Nice welcome to the club!
Post up pics whenever you chance .

I have got a couple sets of the redline struts for my RRs, which I still need to get them installed. lol
Glad to hear they are good fit.

 

[superj]

does the hood prop not work? i see this is a semi popular thig to get but i don't understand the point. the hood is not heavy and the prop rod holds it perfectly fine so what are the struts helping with?

 

[CaptAngry]

Because it is 2026 and we have the technology...

 

[some_guy]

The hood prop gets in the way when you are working and it's a really cheap solution. Even $20k Kias have struts nowadays

 

[BB1959]

I put the redline hood struts on my 2025 XLT and really like them.

 

[Buellsox]

The Redlines h/s open the hood up a good 3-4” higher over the prop rod as well. It’s just handy not having the prop rod it in the way, but in no way does that mean hood struts are truly necessary.
It’s just a want over need thing for some of us. I wanted them so I slapped a set on. $100 purchase seems justified for my needs, may not for some. I love ‘em.

 

[Houcat]

Redline is the way to go. I'm very happy with mine. Just make sure you put a towel or something around the frame installation area. I dropped a piece during the install and had to unassemble part of the fender to get it out.

 

[TommyWasabi]

does the hood prop not work? i see this is a semi popular thig to get but i don't understand the point. the hood is not heavy and the prop rod holds it perfectly fine so what are the struts helping with?

Some_guy and Buellsox basically answered your question for me.

I do a lot of work on my own vehicles including general maintenance, mods, and repairs. The hood prop gets in the way, and the Redline Tuning struts open the hood significantly higher than the standard hood prop does.

 

[LeeHo]

Redline also on my 24 Ranger Lariat 2.7. Houcat is correct - but I did put a towel around the open area and it saved me twice during installation from having to dismantle the fender to Fisn out a part.

 

[boraxman]

Confirmed, Redline works great!

 

[FreonMaster]

New Ranger owner here and I tried to skimp out on the hood struts and get a cheap set off of Amazon for $15. Yeah that didn't work out well and ended up sending them back. They didn't fit, the blind nuts wouldn't grab or stay in place and the hood only opened enough for me to peek inside.

I'm sure everyone already knows this but if you are thinking about hood struts, just get the Redline set. They are so much easier to install (their blind nut design is what makes it easy) and the parts and finish are high quality.

One of my absolute favorite mod so far!!!!

 

[superj]

i guess i don't spend enough time working under the hood to appreciate something like those, yet. i understand the prop being in the way and opening the hood more for more access.

just because its 2026 and we have technology is not a good answer or kias have them, also not a good answer but i understand the way people answer questions because everyone thinks and speaks differently so maybe the rest of the thought was not typed out to explain those more

 

[bigb]

The hood prop gets in the way when you are working and it's a really cheap solution. Even $20k Kias have struts nowadays

Yep. Ford is selling us a truck "kit" that we get to finish.

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