Hood strut structuring?

[Emt1581]

I'm looking to buy a set of hood struts. I'd like to get the plain black Ford Performance. Yes, they're the cheapest I've seen but I like that they actually say Ford on them. Plus the black goes well with my stock engine setup under the hood.

However, on my dad's 5th gen GT he has a set with pretty long mounting brackets. He said they provide better support and spread out the weight/force. Any truth to that?

Or are the Ford Performance and their tiny mounting brackets more than adequate with no real disadvantage structurally speaking?

Thanks

-Emt1581

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[jbailer]

I'm looking to buy a set of hood struts. I'd like to get the plain black Ford Performance. Yes, they're the cheapest I've seen but I like that they actually say Ford on them. Plus the black goes well with my stock engine setup under the hood.

However, on my dad's 5th gen GT he has a set with pretty long mounting brackets. He said they provide better support and spread out the weight/force. Any truth to that?

Or are the Ford Performance and their tiny mounting brackets more than adequate with no real disadvantage structurally speaking?

Thanks

-Emt1581

Yes, there is truth to that and it's even more important with the S550 and the thin flimsy hood. Steeda makes the best that I've seen with larger mounts. Steeda S550 Mustang Hood Strut Kit (15-17 All)

 

[Emt1581]

I appreciate the replies!!

What about the SVE Struts?

https://lmr.com/item/SVE-16826N/mustang-hood-strut-kit-black-1516-sve

They look to have the beefiest mounts. Why so cheap though? Are they crappy quality?

Thanks

-Emt1581

 

[jbailer]

I appreciate the replies!!

What about the SVE Struts?

https://lmr.com/item/SVE-16826N/mustang-hood-strut-kit-black-1516-sve

They look to have the beefiest mounts. Why so cheap though? Are they crappy quality?

Thanks

-Emt1581

Read the reviews at the link you posted.

 

[scott_0]

the Redline Tuning are amazing, and they have great customer service! as said, remove the Redline decals and they'll look oem

 

[ghst]

RedLine has been specializing in hood struts for years now, if that helps. They're the ones I'm going with.

 

[Chef jpd]

I would take a pass on the FP struts.
I had a set and the lower mounts would constantly twist in the mounting hole. No matter how tight I made them.
Red line has a much better mounting system.

 

[Dominant1]

+1 for redline, they have the least intrusive mounting system, and it stays put!

 

[vernonator]

I have had the FP on my '16 almost since day 1 - she just turned 1yr old. No issues with them at all either mounting or hood flex. Just my experience. I too liked that they said Ford on them - was why I got them, looked more stock.

 

[Emt1581]

I have had the FP on my '16 almost since day 1 - she just turned 1yr old. No issues with them at all either mounting or hood flex. Just my experience. I too liked that they said Ford on them - was why I got them, looked more stock.

What drew me to them was actually the Ford logo since, other than a couple places under the hood, it's not anywhere else on the car.

But after reading the other replies I might set my sights on a pair of RedLines.

Thanks

-Emt1581

 

[mumbles]

What drew me to them was actually the Ford logo since, other than a couple places under the hood, it's not anywhere else on the car.

But after reading the other replies I might set my sights on a pair of RedLines.

Thanks

-Emt1581

+++ Redlines

 

[908ssp]

Stay away from the Ford Performance ones. First off they are not a Ford part only the name is put on there. Second I bought them because of the name and the hardware was not thought out and I had to manufacture fixes. I eventually bought the upper brackets from Redline to make the hood stop bending. I should have bought the Redlines don't make the same mistake I did.

 

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[jacknifetoaswan]

the Redline Tuning are amazing, and they have great customer service! as said, remove the Redline decals and they'll look oem

This. Their customer service is the best I've experienced of any company in this industry. Their parts are great, and I'd buy from them again in a heartbeat.

JR

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