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Drake hoodlatches...how the helll...

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:22 AM
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Default Drake hoodlatches...how the helll...

How the heck am I supposed to get a wrench in to get to the bolts on the enders holding that part of the latch down? It's an impossibility haha
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:23 AM
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Have any pictures
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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no, but its the bolt to get off the stock latches, and im referring to the bottom portion
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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I can't remember how I did mine, but I remember it being a pain in the ass. Post a pic and I'll see if it jogs my memory.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MTG
I can't remember how I did mine, but I remember it being a pain in the ass. Post a pic and I'll see if it jogs my memory.

likewise... but I "think" i remember removing the front grill (top part only to gain access)
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:49 AM
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Did you get instructions with yours?

I just looked at the Drake Installation PDF on quadratecs website.

I'm sorry if you already have this, but if you don't, here it is.

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/124376.pdf

It really looks like if you had a tiny 1/4 ratchet, and extensions with maybe a flex joint....that would knock it out.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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Have u tried to pull out a head light to get to it?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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ya unfortunately I have limited tools, I live in boston now not out in the sticks with my parents
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mr.wolf
Have u tried to pull out a head light to get to it?
thats going to be my next step haha
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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I have these. It is a real pita but just use a tiny wrench.
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