That's exactly what I was thinking!!!Have they checked the engine and transmission mounts? Have they checked the exhaust mounts? Just because the car is new these mounts should not be overlooked.
Thanks just ordered a set !!!Mounted a Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE hood lift system. Easy peasy.....has a factory installed look View attachment 76309
Quick question, as I'm looking at the same thing for my new Escape for safety reasons (have disability issues that make raising the hood and installing the hoodprop a "Flying Walendas" level of complexity)Mounted a Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE hood lift system. Easy peasy.....has a factory installed look
Quick question, I just ordered a kit for my 2020 Escape and I was wondering, is it possible to install the kit while only using the stock prop rod to hold the hood in place? Reason I ask is because I would be doing it myself since getting anyone out in this Covid-19 mess is a challenge at best.Mounted a Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE hood lift system. Easy peasy.....has a factory installed look View attachment 76309
From the video on this page it appears that you can do it that way.Quick question, I just ordered a kit for my 2020 Escape and I was wondering, is it possible to install the kit while only using the stock prop rod to hold the hood in place? Reason I ask is because I would be doing it myself since getting anyone out in this Covid-19 mess is a challenge at best.
I had a kit on my old Fusion and it was a godsend because of how heavy the hood was and how finicky the hoodprop was.
NefCanuck
From the video on this page it appears that you can do it that way.
You may have to push the hood away from you slightly to attach the first strut at the top and then it should keep it in the correct position to fit the second strut.
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2020+ Ford Escape Hood QuickLIFT ELITE
Redline Tuning is in the business to provide our Hood QuickLIFT Systems (gas springs, struts, dampers, lifters) for all vehicles that have an OEM prop rod.www.redlinetuning.com
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Yes you can do it by yourself, its very simple and yes use the rod to prop it up. You will have to lift the hood ever so slightly to connect the gas struts.Quick question, I just ordered a kit for my 2020 Escape and I was wondering, is it possible to install the kit while only using the stock prop rod to hold the hood in place? Reason I ask is because I would be doing it myself since getting anyone out in this Covid-19 mess is a challenge at best.
I had a kit on my old Fusion and it was a godsend because of how heavy the hood was and how finicky the hoodprop was.
NefCanuck
Okay thanks, out of curiosity, how much effort does it take to unscrew the bolts on each fender? The car was only built in February so in theory it shouldn't be that hard.Yes you can do it by yourself, its very simple and yes use the rod to prop it up. You will have to lift the hood ever so slightly to connect the gas struts.
Silly question, do I need a deep well socket, or is that simply to avoid whacking your knuckles? I went through my socket set and realized that all I have is a standard depth socket set. (I might have an extension bar, but I need to double check.No problem just use the supplied instructions, make sure to loosen the right bolt, no paint needed, believe me its very simple.
If you follow the installation video I put on post #1053 you will notice the guy uses a small extension but that was probably to show his action on the video clearer.Silly question, do I need a deep well socket, or is that simply to avoid whacking your knuckles? I went through my socket set and realized that all I have is a standard depth socket set. (I might have an extension bar, but I need to double check.
NefCanuck
Well, I managed to get the hood struts installed but I think deep sockets would have made the job much easier (could only hand tighten everything but I think I managed to twist it hard enough) but I notice the descent isn't swift enough and you have to make sure you give the hood a strong shove to get it to close and latch properly.If you follow the installation video I put on post #1053 you will notice the guy uses a small extension but that was probably to show his action on the video clearer.
A standard socket set should be fine.
Yes...that is the trade off. With the old system with a hood prop you can just drop it within around a foot of closing and it will latch.Well, I managed to get the hood struts installed but I think deep sockets would have made the job much easier (could only hand tighten everything but I think I managed to twist it hard enough) but I notice the descent isn't swift enough and you have to make sure you give the hood a strong shove to get it to close and latch properly.
NefCanuck
I'm still used to the redline system on my old Ford Fusion, but to be fair that hood was a lot heavier. that the Escape's hood is.Yes...that is the trade off. With the old system with a hood prop you can just drop it within around a foot of closing and it will latch.![]()
Did the same to mine and love it!