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hood door-pump??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Karo, May 21, 2010.

  1. May 21, 2010 at 2:32 AM
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    Karo

    Karo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    does anyone know how to install a door pump for the hood to slowly come down on its own???
     
  2. May 21, 2010 at 6:02 AM
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    jackwithcorona

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    Id think that it wouldn't properly seal if it closed gently. My little brother use to lower his hood slowly by hand and then push it closed but dented his hood from pushing down.

    Now, easy up is a different story. You can buy redline hood struts and install them, many people have done it here. Search it and there's at least a few write ups on that.
     
  3. May 21, 2010 at 6:03 AM
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    techgeekwill

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    There's a tutorial in the How-To section. Search is your friend.
     
  4. May 21, 2010 at 1:24 PM
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    ohh awesome! thanks fellas
     
  5. May 21, 2010 at 1:42 PM
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  6. May 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM
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    nice link dude, perfect
     
  7. May 21, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    Def get the redline hood struts. Bought 'em for my mustang a few years ago. They work great. Nice quality. They're on the list for my Tacoma...
     
  8. May 22, 2010 at 1:01 AM
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    x2
     
  9. May 22, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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    got redlines sitting in the back seat waiting to install... going an 3 months now... I'm lazy
     

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