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06-14-2011
I'm pretty mechanically inclined. I've gutted my interior and put it back together with an upgraded I/P wiring harness. Changed hubs and rotors. A lot of engine work. All by myself. Am I deluding myself in thinking I can install my new GTX hood by myself?
06-14-2011
its gonna be hard by yourself, but its pretty easy with two people. just takes a few tries at it to get it lined up perfectly.
06-14-2011
what he said. it would be hard to get it attached with only one person.
06-14-2011
that's a 2 person job for sure, even removing a hood by your self can result in a cracked windshield. both people should keep one hand wrapped/holding around the corners of the hood when installing or removing to help prevent it slipping and hitting the windshield.
06-14-2011
Well, my windshield is already cracked, so I'm not worried about that. My GP has the prop rod, so I was thinking that would help me get it on by myself. I was gonna put some rags in the corners and prop it up with the rod while put the bolts in. I'm thinking I would be better off getting some help now.
06-15-2011
youre definitely better off having a friend help you for the 10 minutes it takes to do it.
06-15-2011
yeah get som help you dont want to damage the corners on the hood. It would be easy chip the front corners if you dont have help
06-15-2011
Well, as I said before, my GP has the prop rod. My new hood had the "nipples" for the struts. I was gonna grab a set of hinges front the junkyard, but they seem to be either riveted or spot welded to the fender. Is there anywhere that sells the "nipples" that I could install? I like the struts for quick access, but I would use the prop rod for longer stretches.
07-03-2011
I removed my factory hood and installed a SD hood all by myself. No problems.
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