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Originally Posted by Baer383 I don't think anyone really told anyone,when these shocks are open(hood up) obviously these pressure on them but once I start to pull the down about

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Old 05-08-2011, 09:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I don't think anyone really told anyone,when these shocks are open(hood up) obviously these pressure on them but once I start to pull the down about 3-5 in the pressure is not there and if I wanted to I could drop the hood from that height.
I just lower it down to about 12-18in and let it go and it latches but it not too high that I will damage it.
So, assuming the hood is in danger...It's not actually from sitting in the open position but more from beginning to close it (added pressure)...?
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So, assuming the hood is in danger...It's not actually from sitting in the open position but more from beginning to close it (added pressure)...?
Yes, which is pretty much the danger point on any car.
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