Hood strut kits, which ones do you prefer?

[70monte]

I would like to install a hood strut kit on my 2014 GT. I see there are various manufacturers for these kits and different ways they are mounted. Are there ones that are better than others as far as ease of installation and how strong the struts are and how long the struts last? From what I've seen so far, the Redline Tuning bolt on strut kit looks to be the easiest to install but I don't know how the quality of their struts are. I like the fact that the brackets on the ones from CPC come in factory colors.

What kits do you guys prefer. Thanks.

Wayne

 

[RocketcarX]

I have the AM house brank kit on my or with a Cervini fiberglass hood. The quality was just ok. It caused my hood to have more arch to it from the struts having so much pressure, removing the kit allowed my hood to sit flush as it should have. Funny thing is as hard as the struts were pushing on the hood, they barely held it open. I think my fiberglass hood was a bit heavier then the aluminum stocker, but I doubt by much.

 

[Goinpro]

I installed the redline kit about 2 weeks ago. I like it a lot - super easy install, and the struts do a great job of holding the hood open. I bought them specifically for my supercharger install, and so far I don't have 1 complaint. My hood doesn't bulge at all, and lifting it is almost effortless.

 

[DRock]

I run the CPC kit and love it. No complaints.

 

[07TGGT]

Redline Tuning

Great quality, easy installation, looks like factory, warranty, and effortless and tuned speed when lifting the hood.

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[gray1622]

MRT. 6 bolts and there on and lift it an inch and the hoods goes up rest way by it self.

 

[postalworker]

I have the MRT and like them a lot. They were on the 05 for 4 yrs
and have been on the 11 for 3 yrs, same set- 7 yrs total and never a problem.
Easy install, no drilling 15 min and done...

 

[70monte]

Thanks everyone for the input. Other than the AM brand one mentioned above, has anyone had any issues with it bulging or distorting the hood?

Wayne

 

[onehotpny]

REDLINE TUNING is what I've had on my car since '06 , plus they stand behind there product..great customer service..

 

[tagle281]

Redline. Looks factory and no bracket.

 

[gray1622]

I got my MRT off a member here and he sold them because they bulged his fiberglass hood.

 

[Mystickeith50]

I have roush ones. They are black n sleek n unnoticeable but don't raise the hood up really strong. The redline tuning ones r way stronger but stand out a little more.

 

[OneQwkStang]

Ive got these..no issues been two years.

http://shop.classicdesignconcepts.com/mustang-hood-struts-2005-14

 

[nunjabusiness]

CPC, painted Vista Blue to match.
No distortion that I can see.

 

[70monte]

With the redline ones, isn't there something bolted to the fender on the driver's side that has to be moved? My 2014 and the fiancée's 07 has some type of box looking thing bolted by the second fender bolt and it doesn't look like they can be moved since they are also bolted down below.

Wayne

 

[tagle281]

On my 12' the sound induction tubing bracket has to be flipped iirc on the redlines.

 

[dre256]

I have had redline on my car since January with no complaints. I like them as they look factory.

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

I run the MRT hood struts and love them. Super easy to install http://www.mrt-direct.com/nsearch.html?query=hood+struts&searchsubmit=Go&vwcatalog=yhst-3989196333214

 

[claudermilk]

Redline tuning! I've had mine on for about a year and zero issues. The car should have come like this.

Yes, on the driver's side, you have to move the sound tube mount. Basically just flip it & bolt from the underside of the fender. Or better, just remove it (I still have to do that myself...) This instructions with it tell you what you need to do.

 

[topbliss]

My MRT's work great, no holes drilled and look OEM. HIGHLY recommend

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/product.asp?itemid=15038&gclid=CM2EobqZhboCFQqe4Aodyg4Amw


http://www.mrt-direct.com/ho.html

I have the MRT and like them a lot. They were on the 05 for 4 yrs
and have been on the 11 for 3 yrs, same set- 7 yrs total and never a problem.
Easy install, no drilling 15 min and done...