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Zeroman · 12-07-2018, 10:34 AM

I understand concerning the cost. I picked these up of off craigslist. The fellow who had purchased them, mounted them, then decided to bag his truck. He had to go with firewall mounted hinges, so he was not able to return them. I just got lucky.

All hood hinges would need either a spring, or shock. The hood is too heavy.

That is why the eBay description says "does not include shocks". You have to buy those separate.

The problem with buying them separate is that you do not know what rating of shock you need.

If you go to the Eddie Motorsports website they talk about whether, or not, the hood is stock, cowl, or fiberglass because they have different shock ratings for the weights of the hoods.

Too soft of a shock the hood will not hold itself up. Too stiff and you might have issues with opening the hood....the latch may get stuck.

darrellyates · 12-07-2018, 03:31 PM

I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found.

I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask...

Andy4639 · 12-07-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by darrellyates

I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found.

I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask...

That sir deserved them!

darrellyates · 12-07-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That sir deserved them!

Thanks man! Just for the record, my oldest (the one in medical school; yes I'm proud) is also named Andy (well, Andrew actually, but will always be Andy to me!)!

Thanks for the compliment!

Andy4639 · 12-07-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darrellyates

Thanks man! Just for the record, my oldest (the one in medical school; yes I'm proud) is also named Andy (well, Andrew actually, but will always be Andy to me!)!

Thanks for the compliment!

Great name sir! My real names is also but go by Andy mostly. My mom always called me Andrew but she is gone now.

12-07-2018, 10:34 AM	#1
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges I understand concerning the cost. I picked these up of off craigslist. The fellow who had purchased them, mounted them, then decided to bag his truck. He had to go with firewall mounted hinges, so he was not able to return them. I just got lucky. All hood hinges would need either a spring, or shock. The hood is too heavy. That is why the eBay description says "does not include shocks". You have to buy those separate. The problem with buying them separate is that you do not know what rating of shock you need. If you go to the Eddie Motorsports website they talk about whether, or not, the hood is stock, cowl, or fiberglass because they have different shock ratings for the weights of the hoods. Too soft of a shock the hood will not hold itself up. Too stiff and you might have issues with opening the hood....the latch may get stuck.

12-07-2018, 03:31 PM	#2
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Billet hood hinges I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found. I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask... Attached Images



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