Hydraulic hood lifts and aftermarket hoods

[cyclonewass]

I am preparing to install a Trufiber GT-R hood on my 08 and have also picked up a pair of CRC hood lifts.
Has anyone heard anything negative about using CRC hood lifts with Trufiber hoods??
One website I saw said not to use anything but Trufiber branded ones on their hoods...

Trufiber GT-R Hood, Cervini's C-Series front bumper, Roush rocker panels, Cervini's duck tail rear spoiler, Steel Horse flush mount side louvers, Roush Hyper Black 20's and RS3 tires all coming soon! Couldn't swing the supercharger yet...

Thanks for reading!

[Wades GT]

The hood will bow a little in the middle when it's closed.

[cyclonewass]

Thanks Wade!
Is it very noticable?
What about stress? Paint cracking?
:uhh:

[Wades GT]

It is very noticable. You can probably fit your fingers in the gap, but it is not enough flex to damage the paint.

[cyclonewass]

Holy $#!T ?!?!
I work in the paint and body business and that isn't going to cut it...
I really want to ditch the prop rod.
Any recommendations?

[Wades GT]

Customise your hood or find an old aluminum saleen hood. Otherwise you are going to have a gap in fiberglass and carbon fiber hoods when using hood shocks. Or for $$$$ sake keep the prop rod. I relocated the prop rod hole on my hood to give it a lower look, just something different since I decided to keep the prop.http://wildwestmustangsaz.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Fords on the 4th 2012 083.JPG

[Blackmagic1]

I'm using Redline Tunings lifts, on my VIS Racing CF hood, Been on for 5 years and no bowing or cracking etc.They are not a short tube which i heard are too strong and will cause the bowing.Not a side angle, but if you zoom the pic and follow the gap all the way you can see its even all the way.

[cyclonewass]

Thx for the input Wade!
Really wnt to get rid of that prop rod...
Decisions... decisions...
Clean 07 by the way!

[cyclonewass]

I see what your saying Glenn, yours does look pretty even.
Looking at their website, they don't look super long but not real short either... :dunno:

[IansBAJ]

Are you getting the Cervinis C series light extensions? If so you will need the hood as well or the extensions will go past your hood.

[cyclonewass]

Ian, No I have the c-series bumper but was planning on using the stock light set up and the Trufiber hood.
I was told the stock upper grille and lights would all work. Hope this is correct info...

[IansBAJ]

Ian, No I have the c-series bumper but was planning on using the stock light set up and the Trufiber hood.
I was told the stock upper grille and lights would all work. Hope this is correct info...
Open mouth insert foot. After I said that I looked and you are right the c series front end you speak of should be fine. Sorry got mixed up.

[cyclonewass]

No worries Ian, i am so cross eyed from looking at parts the part few months and trying to decide what to buy. A lot the parts fell into place via deals I couldn't pass up. Can't wait to get them painted and installed. My wheels and tires better be in by friday!
BTW, I looked and looked for a GT the color of yours but couldn't find one in a condition that suited me. I never ever thought about red until I saw this candy one and it kind of grabbed me!
Looking forward to getting out to some of the shows soon.

[IansBAJ]

Mineral grey was not my first choice but I like it. I really like the grabber orange color.

[cyclonewass]

I like the orange too but seems like it would be a cop magnet like bright reds.:copcar:

[cyclonewass]

I went with the CDC hood struts in black. There is a slight bulge in the middle of the hood but not that bad.