Spiker Engineering High lift hood struts for the 3rd Gen Tacoma

I don't have a link, sorry. The best I think is to consult the compressor instruction booklet as it shows the details. Should not be so bad since you already have the manifold kit. Just take one of the (side) plugs out for the solenoid.
You need the solenoid (#180103). Then also consult the ARB booklet for the locker as it also has all the plumbing and electrical schematics. I can't see how the manifold is mounted on yours, but same part maybe (?) - the bracket can rotate on the end axis of the mani, mounting where you did or on the other end on the larger compressor bracket. Very worst case you need a new bracket or fab one - but I believe you have the same part already.

Never contacted ARB, maybe they can give you a quick run down.

 

Thank you sir, I'll do me some research.

 

Yea, but missed the discount.

 

I'll bet you have just about everything you need to move the manifold inward - shy of the parts to do the actual locker install - (solenoid, switches, wire, fuses, plumbing, locker, etc)

 

I hope so. Yep that other stuff should come with the locker. Good project for this weekend to start the new year on the right foot.

 

Please post back what you find out, it'll be useful to other members!

 

10-4

 

Ok so I've been under the hood and here is what I've come up with.
This bracket with the manifold is 5⅝" overall with the mounting holes 4¼"center to center.
The 2 bolts in the picture are only 2¾" center to center. So, what will need to be done is to fab a bracket to mount the manifold in this location.
The bracket will need 3 holes. The first two will need to be the same as the existing bolts and the last hole will need to center at 4¼" to mount the manifold with an additional bolt.
I'm in luck because with this bracket I can reach the manifold bolts under the compressor bracket.
So the next step is to fab the bracket and then order my high lift struts for my rig and momma's lil Pro.
Be in touch soon.
When I get the bracket built I'll write up the move and install.

 

Got tracking number for the struts I ordered from spike today.

 

Anyone used these anywhere cold yet? I am not going to claim i looked extensively for any temp specs...but I want these but it's a moot point if they don't work at -30F.

 

Correct, the first batch of strut kits is ready for shipment, and notifications with tracking numbers have been sent out to the recipients.

If you did not get a notification, then you are in one of the upcoming batches, which will be shipping out over the next two weeks. Keep an eye out for your shipping notifications .

 

Gas struts are sized to work ideally at room temperature, ~68F. They'll have a slightly higher force output at higher temps, and lower output at colder temps. They'll "work" at -30F, but their output will be about 20% less than at room temps. That will still be enough to keep the hood from falling on your head, but there will be less margin - a super strong gust of wind, or being parked on a hill, combined with -30F temps, can make the struts not be able to support the hood. That's nothing unique to our struts, that's just the science of gas struts.

For that reason we recommend always retaining the prop rod, so you can use it for such extreme conditions. Or if you really want the struts to be robust at -30F, we can put together a custom kit for you - just keep in mind that you then might need both hands and then some to close the hood on a warm day .

 

ETA on the next batch?

 

Most will be shipped next week, but some may spill into the week after.

 

Waiting for my tracking number like

 

I know I am already pretty near the end, but feel free to put me in the very last group since mine are pre-buys. I have no problem waiting until the end.

 

Thanks Mark, will keep that in mind if needed!

 

First batch of kits has been shipped out - let's see who gets the prize for getting theirs first!

 

received my tracking notification coming from cali, might be a few days to get to michigan. thanks for the updates! Ski

 

Great! Tracking shows that most of the initial batch kits will be arriving Fri/Sat, so you all have a project for the weekend . Next batch will be shipping out on Monday or Tuesday!