Getting this repaired… but how disappointing

[Mach 307]

I went ahead about a week ago on a rainy day and installed the FP Hood Strut Kit. I hadn’t seen the negative reviews of them prior to installing, but I have now. My advice is steer clear of these hood struts, they’ve caused light to more severe damage to several peoples cars from the nature of the bottom bracket. I actually am one of the lucky ones because it hardly did anything to my car before I realized and removed the kit. Touched up the paint in the meantime, but going to have a local resto shop flatten out the holes and respray the area.

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[ColdShotxx]

agreed. Torquing to spec will not hold them, and too much torque will distort them. Absolute junk. I also quadruple checked I routed the wash hose the correct way per instructions and they still broke the hose.

 

[Mach 307]

agreed. Torquing to spec will not hold them, and too much torque will distort them. Absolute junk. I also quadruple checked I routed the wash hose the correct way per instructions and they still broke the hose.

Sorry to hear you had a similar experience. Did you end up getting the area repaired and everything resolved?

 

[CrackedHorn]

Anyone know a good alternative?

 

[Mach 307]

Anyone know a good alternative?

I’ve heard Steeda and Redline make nice kits!

 

[ORRadtech]

Anyone know a good alternative?

Several threads on the subject if you search. In fact, the OP revived one back to the front page.

I've had Redlines on for almost 4 years now with no problems or issues.

Although I will admit, once they were on I haven't taken them back off to look for damage.

 

[MyStang]

Support Rod - Ford (FR3Z-16826-B)
2015-2020 Ford Mustang - fr3z16826b

• MSRP:$28.28
• Discount:$8.29 (29.3% off)
• Sale Price:$19.99

 

[Mach 307]

Support Rod - Ford (FR3Z-16826-B)
2015-2020 Ford Mustang - fr3z16826b

• MSRP:$28.28
• Discount:$8.29 (29.3% off)
• Sale Price:$19.99

Shout out to the goat!

 

[jloshotz]

The FP strut brackets are total garbage. I purchased a set, and knew about all the issues (as I always read after I purchase ) and was able to dick around with them enough to get them successfully installed without damage. Never mind the crap bottom brackets, the top brackets are no better. The hood flex is absurd. Hindsight? Redline or similar. If anyone is considering the FP set, just look and compare the HOOD brackets between the two sets; it will be painfully obvious as to the superiority of the redline style

 

[StangTime]

I have heard the Roush struts are the best. They use more robust mounting brackets with double fastening locations to avoid this issue.
https://www.roushperformance.com/products/2015-2016-2016-mustang-hood-struts

 

[CrackedHorn]

Would be nice if we could buy a mustang with a locking hood spring like what is on my old chevy truck.

No prop rod, no struts. Lots of room.

 

[tosha]

Bought FP struts, caused same or worse damage as the OP, sent them back (amazon prime), ordered roush struts and what a difference. Roush ones are awesome. Take a look at the cjpony install videos and you'll see how much superior they are at mounting points.

FP struts are total twisting and bending garbage

 

[WItoTX]

Weird, mine went on fine, no issues, no bending, stayed in place. It sounds like there's some great alternatives out there though!

OP I wouldn't sweat it. If you're driving your car in winter the bottom will look awful after one winter.

 

[smokinscooters]

I've had the redline hood struts on my GT350 for a year with no issues. Fitment is perfect and they work very well. They're a little more expensive but you know what they say - you get what you pay for. Sometime it's worth paying a little extra.

 

[WildHorse]

I would just hammer it flat and use larger washers (than the supplied ones) to spread out the load.

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