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Old 05-10-2007, 03:18 PM
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you tube video of hood lift

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Old 05-13-2007, 09:07 PM
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Thanks to all. I just threw some 1/2"id (3/4"od) utitility hose from Lowes ($4 for 4 ft used 3-1/3) behind the weather seal with some liquid nails #1 foam and rubber glue ($3 for a tube, used almost all of it). Hihg winds today, plus 80 on the interstae, no lift whatsoever. It was really bad before, happened every time I went over 75.
Old 05-18-2007, 07:13 AM
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I beg my jeep to get to 75, I dont see how you guys are reaching 85+. Perhaps it is my Central TX headwinds, but im scared of being blown off the road at 72ish. When I saw the white flex of the rubberbands and my safety latch catch at 77ish I have forever slowed down and just enjoy the ride. Of course with the BFG MTs on I cant hear myself think, which is significantly helping with the soft top noise
Old 05-18-2007, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ruralghetto
I beg my jeep to get to 75, I dont see how you guys are reaching 85+. Perhaps it is my Central TX headwinds, but im scared of being blown off the road at 72ish. When I saw the white flex of the rubberbands and my safety latch catch at 77ish I have forever slowed down and just enjoy the ride. Of course with the BFG MTs on I cant hear myself think, which is significantly helping with the soft top noise
THe first time my hood lifted I was only going about 65. It was really really windy. I turned into the headwind and I thought it was going to rip my hood off. For $5 and 5 minutes I now have piece of mind. My hood is rock solid at any speed, And I drive like I stole it!!!
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We just took the spring out and I had no hood lift at 80 mph. Thanks for the help
Old 05-18-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CLACKEY(_!_)
. My hood is rock solid at any speed, And I drive like I stole it!!!
He just might have!
Old 05-18-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubimon
He just might have!

Shhhhh!!!!!!
Old 06-22-2007, 08:03 AM
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Old 06-26-2007, 05:38 PM
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The only time I ever notice it is when I met a semi.
Old 06-26-2007, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelW
I did the wharton-clackey almost free hood de-shaker mod today. Works like a champ. Good stuff! Almost as good as my de-flendering, almost.

Thanks guys!
If only I had the balls to do the de-flendering


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