Redline Tuning hood struts installed

[Rat72]

Installation was pretty straightforward worthy modification.

 

[Mikey*TX]

Kit # ....................

 

[Rat72]

Kit # ....................

Part Number: 21-11036-03

 

[jrgoffin]

Kit # ....................

Go right to Redline's site. No brains required.

Redline Tuning is the leader in Hood QuickLIFT Systems (gas springs, struts, dampers, lifters) for all vehicles that have an OEM prop rod.

 

[Mikey*TX]

Go right to Redline's site. No brains required.

Redline Tuning is the leader in Hood QuickLIFT Systems (gas springs, struts, dampers, lifters) for all vehicles that have an OEM prop rod.

That's the scary part ............... Btw, they list two separate kits for the 6th gen. I was wondering which Rat72 purchased.

 

[Mikey*TX]

Part Number: 21-11036-03

Thank you sir. And, thank you for your service to our country.
M

 

[Rat72]

I opted for the carbon fiber sleeves as well.

Thanks, my pleasure to serve!

 

[jrgoffin]

That's the scary part ............... Btw, they list two separate kits for the 6th gen. I was wondering which Rat72 purchased.

One is stainless steel (chromed look), one is not.

 

[Mikey*TX]

The less expensive, the better imho. I'm doing this for me, not cars and coffee.

 

[NTxPSA]

I wish MRT made a set of the No Drill ones...doesn't look like they do just yet. I have installed a few of those on a few family Explorers...

 

[Rat72]

I wish MRT made a set of the No Drill ones...doesn't look like they do just yet. I have installed a few of those on a few family Explorers...

Honestly, this is the first time I had actually worked with rivets. I was sheepish at first but watched a couple YouTube videos and felt comfortable going forward. I stepped up the drill bit sizes rather than just drilling the finished hole for the rivet.

 

[Joe Stewart]

Glad i saw this thread. My Redline's are enroute.

 

[12secford]

Installation was pretty straightforward worthy modification.

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How do the struts wear out on a brand new 2020 Explorer already? I have 105K on my 2007 Explorer Sport Trac with original struts. The only one that needed replacing was the one in the bed that holds up the trap door.

 

[NTxPSA]

How do the struts wear out on a brand new 2020 Explorer already? I have 105K on my 2007 Explorer Sport Trac with original struts. The only one that needed replacing was the one in the bed that holds up the trap door.

Hood Struts...they didn't come with any except a hood Prop

 

[Mikey*TX]

Hood Struts...they didn't come with any except a hood Prop

You said it more politely ...............

 

[peterk9]

Hood Struts...they didn't come with any except a hood Prop

To get the struts you had to get the Aviator.

Peter

 

[Mbrooks420]

You said it more politely ...............

So someone has a question and you’d be less than polite? GREAT forum quality right there.

He probably assumed since it was always standard on Explorers that the “latest and greatest” (And more expensive) would have included a very basic feature.

 

[MM07]

Glad i saw this thread. My Redline's are enroute.

Let us know how it goes. Looks like a mod I’d like to do.

 

[Wilkinda65]

Ordered my QuickLift Plus struts this morning. Not crazy about having to drill holes but I have no choice I guess. Part 21-11036-02.

 

[Mikey*TX]

In retrospect, not sure I'd get much use from this kit.