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ATTN Guys!
The struts will bolt-in using EXISTING bolt holes, ie, NO MOD. IS REQ'D!
The correct hole to use in the HOOD, is the hole NEAREST the windshield (hood in closed position).
The correct fender bolt hole to use is the hole that is nearly inline w/ the radiator water fill cap, ie, the hole just past the rectangular opening, towards the windshield.
Mine are installed as described & are working GREAT!
If you need to talk to me for clarification, i may be reached @ ph. 864.281.4300. If not there leave msg & i will call you back.
jay
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Deltaman,
the simple bolt-in is nice. The original instructions in the how-to section use the ball mounts that come with the hood struts, and require drilling and tapping into the hood.
Demon,
I don't find the ball mounts causing any flexing on the hood. They do not cause any more strain than the ones described above.
I think that you may be referring to the fender flexing. For that I found a substitute mounting method at Pep boys that consists of a 8mm threaded clip that will clip over the fender lip.
teachertim
My F-150 is a '01, but I believe that any built after '98 will use hood struts. The Hood Struts are NOT compatible. The struts called out in the how to section are the correct ones to buy. The compatible parts are the ball mounts on the F-150 that screw into a flange on the fender well.
Hope this clears up any confusion on my installation method.
Delatman, good research on the current issue of hood struts for the Tours'. the original method in the How-to does need some improving.
regards,
david
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deltaman, r u using the exact struts that we bought in the group buy?
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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LOOKS GREAT!
So was there any particular reason you didn't use the top bolt? How well does it stay open?
Also did you have to thread anything? Or did you just screw the ball into the hole. (After removing the bolt?)
Again looks great! Can't wait till mine come in!
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Good job...I just gone mine today and will install tomorrow. 
Silver Frost 2000 SVT #1443 of 2150 Mirror Tint/ Momo shift knob/ Kurtz Kustom pedals Ventshield raingaurds, moonroof and hood bug deflectors True Rev Induction Kit/ BAT Air Inlet Pipe Philips HID kit/ PIAA superwhite fogs/ Chrome Gas Bonnet Lifters Top of line Alpine system( NVE-N851A, DVA-5205, IVA-C800, TUE-T011A, KCE-150V, CHA-S624, PRA-H400), PPI (PC 4100, PC 2150,PRO 10's), Image Dynamics CD2 Comp MH and IDQ-62. Motorola Timeport HF car kit Looking to increase performance! http://photos.yahoo.com/hpick1 Future Mods waiting to be put on: Lotek Guage Pod w/ volt, a/f ratio, and oil pressue. Blue neon undercar kit Aussie Bar w/ upgraded backing plate Bullitt Fuel Door Magnacore Wires Ground Control Kit w/ Koni Struts
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With Top bolt on the hood, the strut will not collapse enoguh to allow the hood to shut, we tried it.
Install was a breeze, tighten the hood bolt that remains in, and remove te lower ones and insert the non-self-tapping screw in that hole. Remove the bolt from the fender, and insert the self tapping screw, making sure to use washers in both locations. Pop the end pieces on, and insert the clip.
The hood stays open great, they are not quite strong enough to open the hood w/out human help, but once open they do stay just fine. Closing is quite simple, just push down gently on the hood and guide it wo where you usually drop it to engage the hinge.
I also removed all the writing on them with some Chrome polish and some fine steel wool.
Got any other questions, drop me an e-mail.
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Krikie those pics are HUGE! Thanks for the tip guys I'll use the lower holes as I had planned. I knew we'd figure out a way.
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Could someone tell me the parts numbers for the mod? I tried Search, but my computer kept screwing with me, so I gave up. 
Black/tan early '98 Contour SE Sport; V6, MTX, loaded
Kenwood KDC 316S CD deck; aux. dome light mod; trunk popper spring; resonator bypass; hood strut mod; SVT grille; Continental tires
Mom also has black/tan '98 Mystique LS; V6, ATX, Alpine CD deck
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