The Best Hood Prop

[V8Man]

I have been using an old crutch as a hood prop for years. Usually guys will have them lying around if their children played any sports. They are also found at garage sales for cheap. The crutches work great as a hood prop because they are adjustable in half in increments and have well-padded ends.
They work better than an old broom stick and make the job easier when replacing the hood/door cylinders.

 

[RedSled]

It looks good also, And hardly in the way at all. opcorn:

 

[TheeMikeB]

Any reason you don't just replace the struts?

 

[jgue467]

Any reason you don't just replace the struts?

Those are just for looks. ;^)

 

[JB.]

I have been using an old crutch as a hood prop for years. Usually guys will have them lying around if their children played any sports. They are also found at garage sales for cheap. The crutches work great as a hood prop because they are adjustable in half in increments and have well-padded ends.
They work better than an old broom stick and make the job easier when replacing the hood/door cylinders.

Nice.

I'll be replacing my rear struts soon and I may have to try that.

 

[V8Man]

Any reason you don't just replace the struts?

Yes replacing the struts without a helper.