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Opening the hood
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Loosen the springs adjust them. You can even bend them
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Either the suggestion from Wes to adjust the springs - or put some heavy rocks in your pockets to offset the pull to open the hood
charlesmann
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Iv seen big trucks with hydraulic assist actuators/struts, like those on suv/car hatch backs. Might look into something like that.
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Waitaminnit...
Our hoods OPEN?!?!?!?!?
Kidding...
I've found it easier to use the grab handle as opposed to the bracing rod to open the hood. Of course this depends on your height. (I'm 6'1") and weight (I'm 240)
I get pretty close, grab the handle and use my other hand on the bumper to brace/push as I pull in the handle.
Also, several times I had to remember to unlatch the thing!
Our hoods OPEN?!?!?!?!?
Kidding...
I've found it easier to use the grab handle as opposed to the bracing rod to open the hood. Of course this depends on your height. (I'm 6'1") and weight (I'm 240)
I get pretty close, grab the handle and use my other hand on the bumper to brace/push as I pull in the handle.
Also, several times I had to remember to unlatch the thing!
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I'm 150 lbs and I grab the handle and put a foot (or two) on the bumper and pull.
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Im 5’10” 230 and i put my beer gut against the bumper and pull downward on the handles. Seems to work with ease for me.
is there a lube point on the hinges? I cant remember.
is there a lube point on the hinges? I cant remember.
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Sometimes I push up on the wheel well just a foot or so and hold it there with a stick. This makes pulling the hood open from the front a lot easier. Most of the time I just grab the handle, put my knees against the bumper and use all my 160 pounds to pull it open. once it starts to move, it opens pretty easy. The first few inches are the hardest.
Ok ok, start with the smart comments below.
Ok ok, start with the smart comments below.
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Did you just call me a fat ass too?Sometimes I push up on the wheel well just a foot or so and hold it there with a stick. This makes pulling the hood open from the front a lot easier. Most of the time I just grab the handle, put my knees against the bumper and use all my 160 pounds to pull it open. once it starts to move, it opens pretty easy. The first few inches are the hardest.
Ok ok, start with the smart comments below.
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No, I would never do that…Did you just call me a fat ass too?
Well I am 6.0' and way 215 pounds and just manhandle the dam thing. I really don't have much of a problem opening it. Just looking for a solution to a poorly engineered design.Did you just call me a fat ass too?
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Get a jeep, the hood is easier to open....
Glad to see you on here JT!
Glad to see you on here JT!
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Well when you do come up with something please share. At 5'11" and 135# I can use all the help I can get! Low mass guy in a high leverage world......
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Don't feel bad. You sound rather svelte to me. I've got a couple inches and over a hundred pounds on you.Did you just call me a fat ass too?
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Welcome aboard JT. You’re going to like it here. Your 5 ton is just like your jeep, except everything is a LOT bigger…
