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so i had problems closing my hood, found this bent bar

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by steam29, Jan 25, 2015.

  1. Jan 25, 2015 #1
    steam29

    steam29 New Member

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    so i finally found the problem thanks to my father we had come to the conclusion that the hook was to low to grab the hood so we looked and found this,

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    so we took it off and i guess "re-straightend"(stepped on it) it and that made it close a whole lot easier ! but that was temporary fix, would any one know where to buy a replacement ? or should i just re straighten it better ?

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    its located right under the latch, you cant miss it ( not shown in picture)
     
  2. Jan 25, 2015 #2
    03DSGGT

    03DSGGT SN95 Supporting Member

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    your best bet is a salvage yard, or you can make one if you have some fab skills...
     
  3. Jan 25, 2015 #3
    Mustanger

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    That's the prop rod! I have mine somewhere you could have for shipping only...if I can find it.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2015 #4
    JKady

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    Uh, looks the the tubular brace for the hood latch actually. I've got one kicking around too you can have.
     
  5. Jan 26, 2015 #5
    ttocs

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    prop rod my ass that is the bar that goes from the hood latch to the core support. Its supposed to be bent
     
  6. Jan 26, 2015 #6
    Orange 94

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    This.
     
  7. Jan 27, 2015 #7
    Mustanger

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    My ass is sorry....lol....I was tired I guess....I STILL have a prop rod ..somewhere chuckle
     
  8. Jan 27, 2015 #8
    Addermk2

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    That rod is supposed to be bent. Next time you should ask first.

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  9. Jan 29, 2015 #9
    steam29

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    coool i would like to take it off your hands if your sure you don't need it i would just have to ask first
     
  10. Jan 29, 2015 #10
    steam29

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    hahahah XD