RAM X mount for iPad.

 

@honda50r - where did you get your hardware for the sd rack??? =)

 

I'm assuming you placed the pins in the same place this guy did:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stage1v...BonnetPins.htm

How long do the pins need to be? Were yours maxed out? How long are they?

I like this kit but not sure if they're long enough:
Ford Racing M-16700-A - Ford Racing Hood Latch and Pin Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

I let my wife drive mine for the first time today!!!!!!! Wow, separation anxiety!!!!!

 

Yeah I installed the pins in the same location. That guy most likely installed the latch portion left/right because I had to go through two layers of aluminum for the single screw towards the front. I also used SS machine screws and locknuts vs the supplied SS sheet metal screws and retaining clips. When I get a chance I'll reinforce the mount above and under the sheet metal like that guy did. Remove all the hood latch guts before starting. You'll have the hood up/down/up/down a lot and having to deal with the release cable will drive you nut

I wouldn't recommend the "drop the hood" technique that guy used. I installed the pins and put a tiny dab of the silver anti-sieze on the top of each pin. I then slowly lowered the hood till it made contact with the pins. I raised the hood, marked where the anti-sieze transferred. I then repeated the process two more times to verify I had the exact spot. I always use a punch to make a divot, then start with a small drillbit and work my way up. Step bits are great for this.

The Sparco pins are 5" long, and while they aren't totally topped out there isn't much to spare. I kept the factory "hook" and centering pin/spring. The pin/spring keeps everything toight, and the hook is just a failsafe. If the pins you like aren't long enough you can grab one of those long hex nut couplings. Sorry, I don't know the technical term. They look like s long nut, hex shaped, and are fully threaded for joining two pieces of threaded rod.

I oriented my pins in such a way that they wouldn't be accidently unlatched by trees/brush coming up the hood.

 

Installed my 3" RTE springs today.
Also realized my rear pads are just about toast. And it looks like one of my rear calipers has blown a ring out, no leaking though. Kinda irritating because these calipers were new 2-3 years ago and the pads I replaced last July.

 

Check your wheel bearings a little bit of play in the hub will eat pads very quickly

Where's the pic with 3" springs?? Can you measure perch to perch front and rear and text it to me? thanks buddy

 

Drove MJ the 1998 50th 125 miles and not a sign of running hot with NO A/C with A/C topped out at 210 in traffic. Now in to the LEAKS then a Headliner is in order.

 

I sometimes glare at my broken disco, (nothing serious this time), but only out of the corner of my eye. It doesn't like to be stared at when its sick.

 

Removed my roof rack, sanded and washed the roof, painted the rust spots on the roof, put the roof rack back.
I was also going to make sure my a/c drains are clear but I am going to wait until my next oil change in a week or so.