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Hood Issues at High Speeds, Anyone Else?

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Default Hood Issues at High Speeds, Anyone Else?

I've noticed that wind gets under the hood at high speeds (60 mph plus) and it gives of the illusion that it's going to fly off. It checked the hood clamps and they are secure. Didn't happen when it was at stock height but with the 2.5" TF BB lift and my 35's some wind gets under there now. Does anyone else have this issue? If so what can I do to fix it? Thanks...
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Do a search and you'll find a TON of threads on this. I removed the spring under the front of the hood and I haven't had anymore problems.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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I put the daystar hood latches in and it fixed it for under $30
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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self drilling screw or bungee cord
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Same here with the $30 jobs. Thought I was going to break something the first time I did them up, now that they've broken in they are easier to do.

Probably one of the best investments I've made. Cheap and solved an annoying problem.

Like a lot of factory stuff I take off... right into the garbage with the old ones.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Lots of complaints but never heard one story about the hood actually coming off. So, I kind of like it now. Especially with a new passenger... You see that big semi coming toward you and say, "hey does it look like my hood is loose?"
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Removed the spring, installed TRUNK gasket

3500 miles of I 5 freeway travel--NO MOVEMENT-NO COST-NO DRILL-NO PROBLEMO

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Calypso
Do a search and you'll find a TON of threads on this. I removed the spring under the front of the hood and I haven't had anymore problems.
I didn't remove the spring, and I never had this problem
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeBlob
Lots of complaints but never heard one story about the hood actually coming off. So, I kind of like it now. Especially with a new passenger... You see that big semi coming toward you and say, "hey does it look like my hood is loose?"

To funny heh heh.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JK Freedom
I didn't remove the spring, and I never had this problem
No, remove the spring to fix the hood movement.
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