Hood Lift Feeler
Aug 9, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Hood Lift Feeler
I have made hood lifts for the 95-04 tacomas & 96-02 4runners. These are the same design as the current 4runner hood lift shocks. $100 with shocks hardware & directions.
Aug 9, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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pics?
thats very interesting, something i love about my dad's f250!
are they a direct bolt in or do i have to drill and hack?
thats very interesting, something i love about my dad's f250!
are they a direct bolt in or do i have to drill and hack?
Aug 9, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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interested 
Aug 9, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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I will try to get pics up by this weekend. You will have to drill and install 8 inserts for the lift struts to mount to. No cutting or welding required. Looks like a factory option when done.
Aug 10, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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very interested!
Aug 10, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Are they something like this?
http://redlinetuning.com/products_quicklift.html
If you can make the same quality for cheaper than $70 for a Taco then sign me up!
http://redlinetuning.com/products_quicklift.html
If you can make the same quality for cheaper than $70 for a Taco then sign me up!
Aug 11, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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These are basicly the same. Mine do not use self tapping screws that will eventually pull back out of the sheet metal. I use the same style threaded insert that toyota uses. I make these for function and to last. I can do it for $70 with the same hardware they use, but when it starts to fail then I have to answer to alot of upset people. I am not trying to down the other companies product, just stating a fact. Thaks for the reply Tim
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Aug 11, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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what would the difference be in the tacoma/runner hoods?
when are these going to be ready for purchase?
when are these going to be ready for purchase?
Aug 11, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Interested!
Aug 11, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Hood lifts are cool!
No more having to use that rod.
I take it the 4Runner one on the new ones is the same as the FJ Cruiser?
1.30 MB MPG
No more having to use that rod.
I take it the 4Runner one on the new ones is the same as the FJ Cruiser?
1.30 MB MPG
Aug 11, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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i want it now, i dont want to wait!!
nice vid corey, way to rub it in!
nice vid corey, way to rub it in!
Aug 11, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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I have a set on a tacoma right now and works great. I worked on a new design today to make installation alittle easier.
Aug 11, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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First batch of five will be ready to ship on Tuesday. Pm me and I will post the first five members names. I am still working on pics. (Damn camera)
Aug 11, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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so this is a generic set to go on ANY vehicle? (runner/tacoma?)
Aug 11, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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These are being made to fit the tacoma & 4runner.
Aug 19, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Would these fit a 1990 4 runner?
thanks Ben
thanks Ben
Aug 19, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Aug 28, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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whats the status on these?
Aug 28, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Just an FYI for you folks, there's a group buy going on for Redline Tuning's hood struts for the Tacos '95.5-present. Just another option for you guys with Tacos.
