Dakine

Hey guys, well since i was in town i needed a mod for my car. i notice that there isnt a DIY for this mod. I think this is a very easy mod if you follow my instructions. The instructions given was not very informative so here you go! Enjoy!

After pics with the shocks on!



Ok first you can either start from left or right side.

Tools:

12mm socket for the hood
10mm for the fender screw
A helping hand!


A. Start by getting all the stuff ready
1. Screw item 1 to item 4
2. Put washer on whatever is on top of it

Keep in mind item 1 connects to item 2 and 4, and then item 3 connects to item 5.

B. Prop hood open and remove the screw thats in place of the pic. It will be replaced with item 3 from top pic.


C. Remove top screw from the hood and place item 2 in screw and screw it back. Do that for both sides.


D. Remove pin from ends of shocks. clip shock onto the fender ball then put clip back on. From there ask a friend to pull shock down a bit and attach top to hood ball. Do that for both sides.


E. Enjoy!

ExpresScion

iTrader: (2)

Nice, I'll be ordering the CF ones shortly.

riboflavin

iTrader: (2)

nice DIY!

carguyphil

If u have CF ones, then what is the Maguires gonna do?? =)

BZinn1

I like you do not need to drill like the Redline damper I have......very nice.......are the CF ones real cf or just a decal........have to ask....sorry

Hyghgynx

Nice DIY!! Where did you get your hood shocks from?

Off topic; Welcome back!!

O5_TRD_tC

yeah it was kind of dumb for them not even mentioning which hole u use on the hood. (top or bottom)

The only bad thing I see about the shocks, its strong enough to hold the hood up but not strong enough to lift the hood. =/

Eltaco

Can always replace the dampers with linear actuators and make the hood motorize up and down!

hawgs74

Thanks

Nick06tC

Do you have a link of where to buy them?

Need4Bass05

iTrader: (3)

Theres a sponsored sales one goin on right now.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=211428

Dakine

STICKY ME!

kewlguynick

Nice!

TeeCizzle

Schweet....so NO drilling required eh????

alucas8892

Will this work with a carbon fiber hood or are they too light?

O5_TRD_tC

they make special shocks for CF hoods, with a CF look to the shocks.

You should get them and let me know if they are strong enough to raise the hood.

michaelmayhem

ive been trying to get some of the oem denso shocks used on the hatch to use on the hood to make it look stock.
has anyone else tried using them or know if they will work?

O5_TRD_tC

the shocks for the hatch may be too strong for the hood.

ilovemytC

nice diy! Now which to get NRG or Redline?

all4degame

dakine, where did you get your battery and radiator fluid covers from?