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Redline hood struts 2nd gen taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gotoman1969, Jun 9, 2019.

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  1. Jun 9, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    Im sure someone has installed. what did you think? ease of install, quality etc?
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2019 at 12:20 AM
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    Actually just installed a set on my taco last week.

    Install was easy, learned how rivet guns work. Took maybe 20 minutes. Quality is solid from the tube constructions all the way to the rivets.
     
    VanDoom, Jun 10, 2019
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  3. Jun 10, 2019 at 1:17 AM
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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Installed mine 4+ years ago. Not a hard install and a quality product.
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2019 at 1:24 AM
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    I have a couple years on mine as well with no issues. Just remember measure twice and drill once.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Did it last year, easy install, works great, looks good. Happy happy!
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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  7. Jun 10, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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    Measure twice, use a center punch before you drill the holes so your bit doesn't wander, took about half an hour when I did mine, super easy. Weirdly satisfying when the hood just keeps lifting on it's own.
     
    spencermarkd, Jun 10, 2019
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  8. Jun 10, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    Did mone about 3.5 ago


    Love them!
    Coupled them with a set of hood lights.


    Love to watch Taco guys jaw drop when they realize what just happened .



    Dooooeeeeeettttt
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Just did mine a week ago. stupid easy to install and work amazing
     
    slicnic81, Jun 10, 2019
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  10. Jun 10, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    great!! install will happen this weekend. thanks
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    Super easy to install. The snap connectors on the strut ends are kinda shit quality. If you dont pop them on right the first time they brake super easy. Overall though they are awesome and convenient.
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    Have had mine just over a year now and love them. Easy installation just follow the instructions and you'll be good to go!
     
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  13. Jun 11, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    ok. so I didn't wait till this weekend to install. did this afternoon. what the heck was I waiting for. install came out great.
     
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  14. Jun 11, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    I put a set on last month. Absolutely love them.
     
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  15. Jun 11, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    once I put them on today. I must have opened the hood a dozen times:D
     
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    Good to hear it all went well :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Jun 12, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Does anyone know of the life expectancy of these gas springs? I live in a highly salty area (the beach) so things tend to rust out significantly faster. If I can get 5-6 years out of a product like this, I would say it is worth it, but if I am to only expect to get 3-4 years, the stock stick will get the job done.
     
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    I've had mine on since 2011, gas shocks still working perfect!
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    Can someone tell me what pound struts the Redline hood struts are. It should be on the label somewhere. I have a bunch of generic struts laying around and if I have two that match the weight of the Redlines I think I might try to make it happen.
     
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    I've had mine 10 years. They haven't lost any charge as the hood isn't crooked when it's up.
    The only issue I have is the mounting screws on the body mounted bracket; they loosen up. I don't care though as I check them every time I change my oil.
    Overall, it's a quality product IMHO.
     
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