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Hood Hinge Bracket options

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRSAndrew, Mar 14, 2014.

  1. Mar 14, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    TRSAndrew

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  2. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    SixthSnail

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    I know this is a very old post but did you find anything on these? Do they work well? I worry about messing up the pods when you open the hood.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    I just installed the CBI brackets. They are perfectly designed and for Rigid Dually's there is no interference when the hood is opened.

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  4. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    Same with Famous Fab
     
  5. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    Awesome! I wanted to be sure before pulling the trigger on them.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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    I'm having trouble finding anything on them. May be my connection but their website appears to be down.
     
  7. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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  8. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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  9. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  10. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    The main difference is that the CBI brackets mount to the lower hood bolts and don't move when you open the hood. The Famous Fab brackets mount to the upper bolts and move with the hood.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    Correct, I personally like that they come up with my hood. Can open my hood and put in the arm to hold it up with no issues.
     
  12. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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    Don't you have to trim the black plastic lower windshield surround for the CBI brackets?
     
  13. Feb 19, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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    Yes, you do. You have to trim a little bit off of both ends.

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