91 Cougar LS 5.0 Teardown and Build

[Zep5.0]

Anyone know how to buy the right hood struts? Compressed is around 12" and 20" extended.. Stock struts are 95# and I'm thinking 30# is plenty. So, I have found some that meet that criteria, but am unsure of how to ensure I get the right ends. Anyone have some advice?

 

[MadMikeyL]

If you’re looking for lighter ones for a fiberglass hood, just order them for a MarkVIII. They had fiberglass and later aluminum hoods, and the hood struts are externally the same as the MN12s, but lighter.

 

[Zep5.0]

If you’re looking for lighter ones for a fiberglass hood, just order them for a MarkVIII. They had fiberglass and later aluminum hoods, and the hood struts are externally the same as the MN12s, but lighter.

Thank you!

 

[XR7-4.6]

If you’re looking for lighter ones for a fiberglass hood, just order them for a MarkVIII. They had fiberglass and later aluminum hoods, and the hood struts are externally the same as the MN12s, but lighter.

I don’t and never plan to put a fiberglass hood on my car ever but that is a mindblowingly good tip!