1st Degree burn from opening and supporting the hood

[calemasters]

It was 98 degrees today. I had been on the highway for 40 minutes driving 65 - 70 mph. I pulled into a Conoco station for a fuel fill and to check the engine oil level. I burnt my fingers while putting the hood support rod into place on the radiator support. The hood support rod was much hotter than expected. 1st world problem I suppose.

Tomorrow I will wrap the lower end of the support rod with a silicone tape.

 

[Florida-Man]

It was 98 degrees today. I had been on the highway for 40 minutes driving 65 - 70 mph. I pulled into a Conoco station for a fuel fill and to check the engine oil level. I burnt my fingers while putting the hood support rod into place on the radiator support. The hood support rod was much hotter than expected. 1st world problem I suppose.

Tomorrow I will wrap the lower end of the support rod with a silicone tape.

So now will you fork out the $129 for the redline tuning 392 hood struts?

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Make sure you get 392 version for the heavier hood.

 

[calemasters]

So now will you fork out the $129 for the redline tuning 392 hood struts?

Amazon.com: Redline Tuning 21-20007-03 Hood Quicklift Elite Fits Wrangler Rubicon 392 | Compatible with 2021+ Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 (Stainless Steel Struts, Black Mounting Hardware) : Automotive

Buy Redline Tuning 21-20007-03 Hood Quicklift Elite Fits Wrangler Rubicon 392 | Compatible with 2021+ Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 (Stainless Steel Struts, Black Mounting Hardware): Lift Supports - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Make sure you get 392 version for the heavier hood.

No. The problem is the horizontal force they exert on the hood, hood hinges and cowl when the hood is closed. They can push the hood out of alignment. I did use them on my JLURD, but it had an aluminum hood and no Hydro-Guide air induction system. The gas pressure was much less than what I would need for the 392.