Redline Tuning Hood Strut Installation by Lethal Performance

[LethalPerformance]

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!!

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[chrsschb]

Nice!

 

[bretlasalle]

Do you mind giving some quick insight to the major differences between the three hood struts you have on your site [MENTION=10008]LethalPerformance[/MENTION]? Thanks!

http://www.lethalperformance.com/sh...s-1/2015-mustang-gt-v6-ecoboost-hood-struts-1

 

[Bossing]

Cool... I was waiting for this.

Plus it may also help prevent hood flutter at high speed?

 

[bdub85]

No comments on the whipple in the background? lol

 

[DrumReaper]

... Plus it may also help prevent hood flutter at high speed?

Was wondering the same thing.

 

[LethalPerformance]

Do you mind giving some quick insight to the major differences between the three hood struts you have on your site [MENTION=10008]LethalPerformance[/MENTION]? Thanks!

http://www.lethalperformance.com/sh...s-1/2015-mustang-gt-v6-ecoboost-hood-struts-1

I really can't comment on the Ford Performance ones as I haven't used them yet. I'm sure they fit well and are of high quality though.

For the Redline ones the Quicklift Plus are black where the Quicklift Elite are chrome. Otherwise all of the components are the same.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks, Jared

 

[Redline Tuning]

For the Redline ones the Quicklift Plus are black where the Quicklift Elite are chrome. Otherwise all of the components are the same.

Actually the QuickLIFT ELITE feature polished Stainless Steel gas springs and have a 5 year warranty. The QuickLIFT PLUS feature Black gas springs and have a 4 year warranty.

 

[LethalPerformance]

Actually the QuickLIFT ELITE feature polished Stainless Steel gas springs and have a 5 year warranty. The QuickLIFT PLUS feature Black gas springs and have a 4 year warranty.

Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[_M_]

Group buy?

 

[morjo02]

is the passenger side hood strut attached to the plastic battery cover ? If yes, i can see wear down the plastic over time and loosening the strut.

 

[Redline Tuning]

is the passenger side hood strut attached to the plastic battery cover ? If yes, i can see wear down the plastic over time and loosening the strut.

No, the gas spring is attached to the fender bracket that pokes through the battery cover.

 

[50 Deep]

Another mod to add to the list

 

[Clink]

These are so easy to install and one of the first mods IMO.

 

[Snakedriver]

These hood struts work well. It's ridiculous new mustangs don't come with these instead of the horrible prop rod.

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