How to make custom hood struts

Step 1: Buy material

Home Depot Aluminum Angle 1.5" Thick

Another shot

Napa Ball Studs

Autozone gas shocks and part number

Gas shock you will need

Step 2: Cut and drill

The large piece you see in the picture will go on the hood where two bolts hold the hood to the hinges.

The smaller piece will be bolted to the fender.

You will need 2x for both pieces if you are doing both sides.

Both pieces

Checking fitment on the small bracket

Large piece checking fitment

Both Pieces painted

Ready to be installed, finished and painted

Installed image





Step 3: Install very easy to install, just bolt the large bracket to the hood and hinge holes, use the bolts already there. The small bracket, you bolt down to the front fender, there is a bolt already there for the fender. You can use the same bolt. Now clip in the gas shock and check for clearance.Any questions, please email me at: Sherkon18@gmail.com