The Importance of Hood Struts: What They Do and When to Replace Them Many vehicles made in the 21st century use gas hood struts instead of prop rods – and aftermarket struts are often available for automobiles that don’t come stock with them. These parts work like small shocks, using compressed gas pressure and pistons… Continue reading Why Are Vehicle Hood Struts Important?

45646 Port St, Plymouth, MI July 26, 2024 MRT, an engineering performance shop based in Plymouth, Michigan, applies load equalizing technology to MRT No Drill Hood Struts for the 6th gen Ford Mustang. “As a result of Team MRT’s continuous improvement process, I am delighted to introduce the next gen MRT No Drill Hood Strut… Continue reading MRT Adds Load Equalizing Technology No Drill Hood Struts

Hood struts might not make you go any faster, but being able to work on or show off your engine without an ugly, unsafe prop rod makes them one of the best modern vehicle upgrades. This makes it even more frustrating when they stop working like they’re supposed to. Unfortunately, hood strut problems don’t just… Continue reading Troubleshooting Hydraulic Hood Lift Issues: A Guide to Fixing Hydraulic Hood Lift Problems

What’s the best way to challenge the status quo of a Ford Maverick? It’s simple: add a hood strut lift kit for a truck aftermarket accessory that’s convenient and functional. Shortly after the Ford Maverick was introduced, aftermarket companies scrambled to design and develop the best accessories that would be valued by the Maverick owner.… Continue reading The Best Ford Maverick Accessory

Best tip of the day – Read the MRT installation instructions designed for your vehicle’s MRT No Drill hood strut kit for step-by-step directions supported by photos, videos and hints where applicable. Here’s a link for available MRT hood struts for your one stop shop: With more than 15 years of installing, Team MRT found… Continue reading Hood Strut Installation Tips & Tricks

The new Ford Maverick compact pickup is already an eye-catching machine – and you can draw even more attention by installing our Maverick No-Drill Hood Struts. Designed to fit all Ford Maverick trucks from the 2022 model year onward, these steel struts are a safe and stylish alternative to the OE prop rod. Not only… Continue reading Maverick Hood Strut Install Tips and Tricks

Hood Strut Kits – To Install or Not? Everyone who’s spent some time working on their vehicle’s engine knows the hassle of dealing with the factory prop rod. You need a way to hold the hood up as you work – but there has to be a better option, right? A hood strut conversion kit… Continue reading Hood strut kits – to install or not?

Ford Bronco: Should I Eliminate the Engine Prop Rod or Not? Are you a Ford Bronco owner who likes to tweak and tune under the hood? If so, you’ve likely experienced the aggravation of the factory prop rod. A Ford Bronco engine prop rod is the standard offering for this off-road vehicle. Its job is… Continue reading Replacing 2021+ Ford Bronco Engine Prop Rod with Hood Struts