Hood struts

kevio · January 30th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Does anyone know anything about hood struts sold by a company called Redline Tuning. I found them on e-bay. They sell two different models Plus and Elite. Longer struts that mount closer to the front of the car then other brand do. They have a 100% feed back. I searched e-bay putting in 2005+ mustang hood struts. They look pretty cool. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Mustangshar · January 30th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by kevio

Does anyone know anything about hood struts sold by a company called Redline Tuning. I found them on e-bay. They sell two different models Plus and Elite. Longer struts that mount closer to the front of the car then other brand do. They have a 100% feed back. I searched e-bay putting in 2005+ mustang hood struts. They look pretty cool. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Yes, they are good BUT you have to drill into your hood. I got MRT's,, no drilling and OEM color matched. To drill or not to drill..that is the question. All are good. I originally bought Redline but did not want to drill into my hood...I sold them and they really are excellant.

Emay · January 30th, 2009, 03:31 AM

I use redlines and am plenty happy. Heavy GT went after someone elses and they couldn't support the hood, he migrated to the redlines as well..

War Machine 115 · January 30th, 2009, 12:58 PM

I use them too and love them...they worked really nice on the stock hood and support my Cervini ram air hood great too.

Emay when you changed hoods from the Eleanor style to ram air did you get new double grip rivets like Redline sends? I just used regular aluminum rivets when I changed hoods and they've held up fine. Just curious why their instructions said to use their rivets only.

onederful100 · January 30th, 2009, 01:03 PM

i like the OEM look of the redlines, you do have to drill holes tho.

yamahammer · January 30th, 2009, 01:12 PM

I use them, and have had no problems, and I also think they look better then some of the other companies out there.

TheUNZippee! · January 30th, 2009, 01:28 PM

I too have them and love them.

To each their own, for sure, but I prefer the more oem look
of the redlines Vs the MRT's. I find the MRT's too bulky looking.

The drilling I found to not be a huge deal.

Mine

Mustang_GTX · January 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM

you would think, being a new car, and the year of 2005+, Ford would have the sense to put factory struts in. We're not in 64 1/2 any more

. I mean, even Hyundai's have hood struts now... Hyundai..

TheUNZippee! · January 30th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Meh it's just a hood strut. lol

timberwolf · January 30th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Anyone seen these B4?
eBay Motors: 05,06,07,08,09,10 Mustang Hood Lift in Colors NO DRILL (item 220352744083 end time Feb-02-09 22:40:46 PST)

HEAVYGT · January 30th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

I use redlines and am plenty happy. Heavy GT went after someone elses and they couldn't support the hood, he migrated to the redlines as well..

I tried the Steeda ones and they wouldn't support the Cervini Eleanor hood! Redlines Elite worked great.

Emay · January 30th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by War Machine 115

I use them too and love them...they worked really nice on the stock hood and support my Cervini ram air hood great too.

Emay when you changed hoods from the Eleanor style to ram air did you get new double grip rivets like Redline sends? I just used regular aluminum rivets when I changed hoods and they've held up fine. Just curious why their instructions said to use their rivets only.

I didn't get the struts until after I migrated to the new hood. Was a christmas gift from my bro.. I'm sure you will be fine though.

beefmobile · January 30th, 2009, 03:55 PM

i have been meaning to get these for a long long time now. i'm at work so i can't see any of the pics or open the links.

about how much did you guys pay?

timberwolf · January 30th, 2009, 05:35 PM

Looks to be $85, But that was just a google search(redline)...correct me if I'm wrong, guys....

Redline Tuning 2005+ Ford Mustang QuickLIFT system - Lifts and holds your hood without prop rod.

TheUNZippee! · January 30th, 2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by beefmobile

i have been meaning to get these for a long long time now. i'm at work so i can't see any of the pics or open the links.

about how much did you guys pay?

I paid 85 bucks, directly from Redline Tuning's website.

stanglifemike · January 30th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by HEAVYGT

I tried the Steeda ones and they wouldn't support the Cervini Eleanor hood! Redlines Elite worked great.

Good to know, Thanks!!

kevio · January 30th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Thanks for all the info. Most of my questions have all been answered. I was wondering if they would support a heavier after market hood. They have them on e-bay for $95 for the plus model and $130 for the elite. Anyone know the difference?

War Machine 115 · January 30th, 2009, 08:30 PM

The Elites are full stainless steel for the gas tube whereas the plus is a painted steel tube.

I got mine here at UPR and you can read the descriptions of each to see the differences. I went with the Elites and have no problems or rust after a year and a half. Don't sweat the drilling...very easy and the directions are great.

MUSTANG-UPR Products.com

APER · January 30th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by timberwolf

Anyone seen these B4?
eBay Motors: 05,06,07,08,09,10 Mustang Hood Lift in Colors NO DRILL (item 220352744083 end time Feb-02-09 22:40:46 PST)

Hey timberwolfe i have these particular hood struts and love them OEM color and sit way in the back of the hood. They look like OEM struts for these cars. Again i'll post a pic in a minute

timberwolf · January 30th, 2009, 09:09 PM

January 30th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#1
kevio Regular 2007 Mustang Shelby GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hood struts Does anyone know anything about hood struts sold by a company called Redline Tuning. I found them on e-bay. They sell two different models Plus and Elite. Longer struts that mount closer to the front of the car then other brand do. They have a 100% feed back. I searched e-bay putting in 2005+ mustang hood struts. They look pretty cool. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks __________________

January 30th, 2009, 03:31 AM	#3
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	I use redlines and am plenty happy. Heavy GT went after someone elses and they couldn't support the hood, he migrated to the redlines as well.. __________________

January 30th, 2009, 12:58 PM	#4
War Machine 115 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use them too and love them...they worked really nice on the stock hood and support my Cervini ram air hood great too. Emay when you changed hoods from the Eleanor style to ram air did you get new double grip rivets like Redline sends? I just used regular aluminum rivets when I changed hoods and they've held up fine. Just curious why their instructions said to use their rivets only. __________________ www.fquick.com/warmachine115

January 30th, 2009, 01:03 PM	#5
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,842 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the OEM look of the redlines, you do have to drill holes tho. __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

January 30th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#7
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I too have them and love them. To each their own, for sure, but I prefer the more oem look of the redlines Vs the MRT's. I find the MRT's too bulky looking. The drilling I found to not be a huge deal. Mine __________________

January 30th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#6
yamahammer Regular 2007 GT 12.11 @116 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Joplin, MO. Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use them, and have had no problems, and I also think they look better then some of the other companies out there.

January 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#8
Mustang_GTX Regular 2002 Mustang GT 13.515@102 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 453 iTrader: 3 reviews	you would think, being a new car, and the year of 2005+, Ford would have the sense to put factory struts in. We're not in 64 1/2 any more . I mean, even Hyundai's have hood struts now... Hyundai..

January 30th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#9
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Meh it's just a hood strut. lol __________________

January 30th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#10
timberwolf Born to be Wild 2007 Grabber GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 3,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone seen these B4? eBay Motors: 05,06,07,08,09,10 Mustang Hood Lift in Colors NO DRILL (item 220352744083 end time Feb-02-09 22:40:46 PST) __________________ FRPP Stingers, O/R Prochamber, BMR STB, Steeda UDP, JLT, SCT/Brenspeed, 8in shorty

January 30th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#14
timberwolf Born to be Wild 2007 Grabber GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 3,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks to be $85, But that was just a google search(redline)...correct me if I'm wrong, guys.... Redline Tuning 2005+ Ford Mustang QuickLIFT system - Lifts and holds your hood without prop rod. __________________ FRPP Stingers, O/R Prochamber, BMR STB, Steeda UDP, JLT, SCT/Brenspeed, 8in shorty

January 30th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#17
kevio Regular 2007 Mustang Shelby GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the info. Most of my questions have all been answered. I was wondering if they would support a heavier after market hood. They have them on e-bay for $95 for the plus model and $130 for the elite. Anyone know the difference? __________________

January 30th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#18
War Machine 115 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Elites are full stainless steel for the gas tube whereas the plus is a painted steel tube. I got mine here at UPR and you can read the descriptions of each to see the differences. I went with the Elites and have no problems or rust after a year and a half. Don't sweat the drilling...very easy and the directions are great. MUSTANG-UPR Products.com __________________ www.fquick.com/warmachine115

January 30th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#20
timberwolf Born to be Wild 2007 Grabber GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 3,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ FRPP Stingers, O/R Prochamber, BMR STB, Steeda UDP, JLT, SCT/Brenspeed, 8in shorty

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Forums at Modded Mustangs Advertisement Advertisement

Threads Similar to: Hood struts
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hood struts	orangastang	2005 - 2010	13	October 18th, 2008 11:45 AM
New Color Matched Hood Struts	Mustangshar	2005 - 2010	15	October 5th, 2008 06:18 AM
mm c/c plates + bilstein struts = damaged hood	hardhitter	99-04	19	October 4th, 2008 12:13 AM
Mustang Hood Struts	phazedragon	Visual	2	May 10th, 2008 10:50 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:04 PM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Privacy Statement - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.