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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MudsweatNgearz, Nov 23, 2015.

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  1. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    MudsweatNgearz

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    One of my few complaints for gen3 is Toyotas failure to incorporate gas operated hood struts to open that 200 lb. hood. To top that off the prop rod is so short the hood is only half open when propped. I doubt my 5'3" 95 lb. wife could even get it open and propped up if she had to. I can see some aftermarket struts for me in the future.
    Has anyone installed any yet? If so do you have part numbers and pics of mounting points would be much appreciated.
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:17 PM
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    redline hoodstruts made some for the 2016 I believe, and they do have a black Friday sale ;)
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:20 PM
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    Is it not self dampening? :D

    Redline makes a set if I'm not mistaken.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:23 PM
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    I haven't been able to find them on their website yet. I was looking for the same thing.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    any info on the black friday sale for them?
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:17 PM
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    Wow, I need to get some as well ...my wife is 5.0 ft tall and the hood is taller than she is, so not much worry of her opening the hood, but just in case I would get some.
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:23 PM
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    They will have 20% off black friday sale.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:27 PM
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    this is something id love to get as well. post link or gb if you guys find info please.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:29 PM
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    My wife will be driving this truck.....she really has no need to ever open the hood but just in case....you never know.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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    I'll be patiently waiting for Redline's Black Friday sale... Until then, what's the difference between Quicklift standard, plus, and elite? Seems to be the same exact product made of different materials...
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:40 PM
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    seems like the plus has powdercoated hardware and the elite has ss steel gas struts.
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:44 PM
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    I just looked earlier but can't remember, I know the elite is SS but what are plus and standard made of again?
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:47 PM
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    • Progressive, slow release gas springs - final few inches of operation, gas springs slow down extending rate allowing for a fluid lifting process.
    • Silver zinc-plated hardware in base QuickLIFT system
    • Black powder coated hardware in QuickLIFT PLUS and ELITE
    • 316L Stainless steel gas springs in QuickLIFT ELITE
     
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    I think I'll save $50-$60 (Not sure what the $10 gap on their site is for) and get the standards.
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:01 PM
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    yeah id probably get the same.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:05 PM
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    Well they were going to not even give an operating hoop similar to the Alfa 4c. But they knew there were the die-hards out there that wanted an actual hood. So they compromised. :cool:
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:23 PM
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  18. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:25 PM
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    theres no listed product for the 3rd gen yet though..
     
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  19. Nov 24, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    Is there a link to these?

    I could really use a set. I'm 5.5 and my truck has 5" of lift. I have to stand o my toes to get the hood stand in.
     
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    Thanks I will email them
     
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