I had these hood struts even before my Tacoma came in. Installed for a year and a half and still working perfectly. The Truck should have came with these From the factory.
Hi Rob, I enjoy your videos. I have another tip that I just learned from a fellow mechanic. When in need of a drill stop, slip a socket over the chucked up drill, leaving the length of drill desired. He called it the poor man's drill stop.
Just installed these on my 2023 Tacoma yesterday. The ball stud you mentioned in your video is 7/16 hex size, not metric like one would expect, since it threads in a 10M tapped hole. Pulled out my American standard wrench set and the 7/16 fits perfectly.
Installed mine 6 mos ago. I did file down and respray the sharp edges of the brackets just because... I open my hood 2-3 times a month and so far have had zero issues.
I have the same hood struts rob they're awesome I really didn't want to drill holes and I saw a video of someone installing these so I took a chance ordered them haven't been disappointed at all Had mine for about a year now no complaints
2 1/2 years later still give these 5 stars. No pressure loss in the struts. Still lifts the hood (scoop and deflector) nice and high. No issues with the ground stud. I know you had issues with your cold air intake, but these clear my oem TRD CAI no problem.
Installed these hours ago because of this wonderful video. You made it so simple and easy. They work great and super happy. One small thing: never was able to get the push pin back in place in the pass side trim piece. Love the video and your channel!
Hey Rob, I have the same ones. Love them. A little video tip, keep your camera's shutter speed to around 1/50 of a second and you won't have blurred motion.
@RobMotive just finished installing these same struts with that same air intake without cutting the filter box. No conflicts at all. Thought you might like to know.
I'm not sure about the extra push on the driver's side strut, just installed them and then I noticed that yours is doing too. had to force the driver's side up to get it to snap in place, I'm not taking them off and we shall see what happens, thanks Rob, the video did make it easy.
Having just replaced the spark plugs in my 2017 last week, I could see where these can get in the way with that maintenance and other types of work...especially on the drivers side!
Thank you SO much for this video. I ordered these struts and installed on my Tacoma yesterday and it’s so great! Rob, you’re awesome and thank you again for your videos! Such a great help to me, a new Tacoma owner.
Hood struts are the very first mod you should add to a Tacoma that doesn’t come stock with them. I went with a different brand that require drilling, but these seem to be a great option as well. Once you have them installed, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. That hood is freaking HEAVY.
I installed these about a year and a half ago. At first they didn’t seem as strong as others, but then I remembered the Tacoma has the heaviest hood ever. Anyways, they have worked perfectly no issues.
One thing I can say is the inner fender peg on passenger side flexes a good amount when you close the hood. Maybe because that strut is long and takes the initial pressure plus new. Still I was kind of surprised. Maybe it will relax some after using it enough. These aren't aftermarket fenders. 🤷
Interesting. I'll order some now. If only I could find a kit to delete the ugly grille and TSS page ion my Tacoma. Not into any of the aftermarket ones at all, may just have to fab my own. Also trying to figure out how to mask off the annoying TACOMA lettering across the bottom of the tailgate. Toyota doesn't pay me to advertise their crap so I'm getting rid of all their logos on my truck. BTW, wtf is the hood scoop for on the 2022 as It looks like it could be functional but what the hell model needs it to work? Another item I want to delete asap.
Awesome! I'm in for an order. Thanks for sharing this. I never purchased the Red Line Tuning struts solely based on the fact that I didn't want to drill into my truck for just hood struts. These are a great option. I'm sure the Red Line ones work better, but it beats drilling.
I was pumped when I saw that you purchased the EXACT same tacoma I have. I am eagerly awaiting more mods, but I am REALLY wanting to see what you do with the headlights. LED bulbs or entire projector? I am waiting on you bud before I do mine. lol.
Nice add on! Thanks for the tips! However, I did not have to remove that side panel, I just popped off the area closest to the mount area and swiveled it upward for access to the bolt hole. Literally a 10 minute job thanks to your video. 15 min if you drop the passenger side bolt under the wiper fluid reservoir!! ARGHHH!
Rrrrrrrrroberrrtooooo I gotta say, when u got rid of ol bloo and got this one I was like... Really? But man this one is turning out to be awesome lookin 👍🏽👍🏽keep it up 😎
Rob your killing it love the vids. Toyota needs to hire you to perfect the truck. Just purchase hased a 21 TRD PRO. The small things is what make big things. These struts are awesome. Again why does Toyota have a heavy gage steel hood. Lol 😆
I like them Rob! My only concern is the integrity of the body ground over time. I have seen the way that side will actually torque and move the ground wire when opening and closing. I may give them a try though! Thanks again and Merry Christmas to you, Christa and your followers!
I have had these installed for about a year and a half and so far not issues with it using the ground bolt location. I haven't noticed mine moves at all. I torqued it down good. Also I installed the MattGecko under hood led light and need to ground it somewhere. Well there is another ground point down inside the fender that you can use.
@@RobMotive yeah man there are a lot of things and so much room under the hood in the the Tacoma. It's like they made the thing to mod.. go figure. When I got the hood light I didn't want to undo to bolt on the strut. Seen another ground bolt a few inches away. Problem solved.
I put these on my tacoma and it pushed up the hood on the corner end of the hood near the windshield... pushed it down with some force but it came up again, maybe only a millimeter or 2 but it was pretty noticeable. Took em off and returned em. Gotta love amazon reruns... maybe they had too much pressure?
Hi rob I like the hood struts but I don’t know where can I order the hood struts from if you don’t mind can you tell me how to order the hood struts thank you so much sir
Well, ruined my christmas present. T HF e bolt with nine for passenger side sheared off in threaded hole. Cannot get it out and not sure it can be drilled out and retain thread. I had to use a combo wrench because the bolt did not fit any size metric nor SAE. I can probably get a replacement but will gave no hole for threading it in. Guess I can ask dealer but will compound costs if they ha e to machine and re tap. I give up. No struts for me
@@RobMotive had to use a combo wrench since it did not fit metric nor SAE box or open end wrenches. Too close to air filter to work comfortably. Going to see if it can be drilled out but probably cannot re tap for threaded hole even if I could get another replacement bolt. May have been defective but suspect metal not the best coming from Taiwan.
@@scottgorman7166 I got a extractor set from Amazon that drills then drills a crew end in opposite direction and it came right out perfectly. Got a relacement bolt from the company and placed strut right in.
I'm not a fan of having to drill, but I think the other ones that requiring drilling would be better long term. I don't like the mechanics of these...the ones that require drilling have better leverage.
Rob, I have seen some reviewers say that they can see the lower studs that mount to the fenders flex, or even the innner fender metal flex. Have you seen any of that?
I had these hood struts even before my Tacoma came in. Installed for a year and a half and still working perfectly. The Truck should have came with these From the factory.
Hi Rob, I enjoy your videos. I have another tip that I just learned from a fellow mechanic. When in need of a drill stop, slip a socket over the chucked up drill, leaving the length of drill desired. He called it the poor man's drill stop.
I like it👍👍
Just installed these on my 2023 Tacoma yesterday. The ball stud you mentioned in your video is 7/16 hex size, not metric like one would expect, since it threads in a 10M tapped hole. Pulled out my American standard wrench set and the 7/16 fits perfectly.
Installed mine 6 mos ago. I did file down and respray the sharp edges of the brackets just because... I open my hood 2-3 times a month and so far have had zero issues.
I have the same hood struts rob they're awesome I really didn't want to drill holes and I saw a video of someone installing these so I took a chance ordered them haven't been disappointed at all Had mine for about a year now no complaints
Great to hear. I’ve done the drill and rivet version and like the install of these much more👍
I've had my 2019 Tacoma off-road now for a week. I've got bad rotator cuff problems, and after seeing your video, I have ordered a set.
They make life much easier 👍
Really like your videos. Lots of palm trees there, you in Florida?
I ordered mine and thank you so much for the video!
2 1/2 years later still give these 5 stars. No pressure loss in the struts. Still lifts the hood (scoop and deflector) nice and high. No issues with the ground stud. I know you had issues with your cold air intake, but these clear my oem TRD CAI no problem.
Great to hear. Thanks for the info👍
Hey Rob, thanks for the video. I just picked up a 2023 Limited and did these today. Installation was a breeze thanks to your video! 👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats on the new Tacoma! Glad to help👍
Installed these hours ago because of this wonderful video. You made it so simple and easy. They work great and super happy. One small thing: never was able to get the push pin back in place in the pass side trim piece. Love the video and your channel!
Thanks 👍
Hey Rob, I have the same ones. Love them. A little video tip, keep your camera's shutter speed to around 1/50 of a second and you won't have blurred motion.
So easy to install. I luv them. Truth be told. I don’t go under my hood but feel safer if and when i or anyone else needs to.
Definitely simple and more secure👍
H ow many inches right side ?
Not sure what you mean?
@RobMotive just finished installing these same struts with that same air intake without cutting the filter box. No conflicts at all. Thought you might like to know.
That's great to hear! Of course it's too late for me😬
@RobMotive yeah that sux, but knowing going forward with your platform may come in handy was my thoughts. You are spot on with all your tutorials.
I'm not sure about the extra push on the driver's side strut, just installed them and then I noticed that yours is doing too. had to force the driver's side up to get it to snap in place, I'm not taking them off and we shall see what happens, thanks Rob, the video did make it easy.
Great video. I installed these on our 2023 Tacoma
Nice👍
I figured they’d be in th $200 range, but your link is less the $60 thanks.
Oh yeah, I’m short so I’m glad you pointed out the hood latch as a grab👍
I was going to order the first style ( Drilling Required) Not now LOL!! These are cherry. Another great vid Rob.
SAWEEEEEEEEETTT!!!!! Me gonna buy these!! So glad I watched this , nicely done Rob. It's too good to true, but me gonna get 'em. 😊
Awesome! Best option for struts out there IMO👍
Got them for more than a year now, love them.
Great to hear👍
Having just replaced the spark plugs in my 2017 last week, I could see where these can get in the way with that maintenance and other types of work...especially on the drivers side!
I open my hood maybe 2 times a year to change my oil
Thank you SO much for this video. I ordered these struts and installed on my Tacoma yesterday and it’s so great! Rob, you’re awesome and thank you again for your videos! Such a great help to me, a new Tacoma owner.
That’s awesome! Glad to help Stephanie. Thanks for watching 👍
Hood struts are the very first mod you should add to a Tacoma that doesn’t come stock with them. I went with a different brand that require drilling, but these seem to be a great option as well. Once you have them installed, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. That hood is freaking HEAVY.
Definitely one of the first few👍👍
What happens if you got the 3” lift kit , now it another 2 1/2 “ yer need a step stool
Used the same ones…they are awesome. Thanks for sharing Rob!
Nice👍
Nice improvement. It's very simple 👌. Great work, Rob.
Absolutely 👍
Easy / Peasy and they work great! Yea, that odd ball bolt at the ground caught me off guard too.
Gotta love 'em easy!👍
Thanks for the great video, installed mine in 20 minutes flat.
Nice! Glad to help👍
I installed these about a year and a half ago. At first they didn’t seem as strong as others, but then I remembered the Tacoma has the heaviest hood ever. Anyways, they have worked perfectly no issues.
Lol! Great to hear👍👍
Better to have a heavy hood that looks sturdy and not cheap.
Whaoo looks awesome and not so expensive I’m a check if they fit my 2014 great videos brother, GOD bless
Very cool mod Rob... Thank you
I might add the correct torque specs for the hood hinge bolts are 22 foot-lbs
I'm going to order this for sure!!! Thanks for providing this installation video!!!
Glad to help👍
Excellent videos. Just found your channel. Huge fan channel now. Thanks much!!!
Welcome to the channel Alan and thanks! I really appreciate that 👍👍
One thing I can say is the inner fender peg on passenger side flexes a good amount when you close the hood. Maybe because that strut is long and takes the initial pressure plus new. Still I was kind of surprised. Maybe it will relax some after using it enough. These aren't aftermarket fenders. 🤷
Glad you did this video, I was looking at this same kit but I was questioning whether it was good or not. I’m ordering it now! :)
Sold! I’ve been waiting for this vid. Thanks Rob
Easy and effective! Can’t beat ‘em👍
Yes this video is a must. Instructions sucked. Rob made it very simple
Thanks. Glad the video helped👍
I'm guessing they will need some modifications if you have ditch light brackets.
Could be? I've never installed ditch lights🤔
@@RobMotive the ditch light brackets use the same bolts as those. So probably would leave a gap between the hood and the 3m tape.
Interesting. I'll order some now. If only I could find a kit to delete the ugly grille and TSS page ion my Tacoma. Not into any of the aftermarket ones at all, may just have to fab my own. Also trying to figure out how to mask off the annoying TACOMA lettering across the bottom of the tailgate. Toyota doesn't pay me to advertise their crap so I'm getting rid of all their logos on my truck. BTW, wtf is the hood scoop for on the 2022 as It looks like it could be functional but what the hell model needs it to work? Another item I want to delete asap.
amazon shows product not available and no new availability date or if there will be. Buber
I'm sure they'll be back👍
Hi Rob nice job! Your rig looks great.
Thanks 👍
A little iffy on the double-sided tape. Seems like a good product/mod, but for something as heavy as a hood, can you really rely on the tape?
The tape is really inconsequential. More of a locator for the bracket. The screw is the true mechanical part of the device👍
Awesome! I'm in for an order. Thanks for sharing this. I never purchased the Red Line Tuning struts solely based on the fact that I didn't want to drill into my truck for just hood struts. These are a great option. I'm sure the Red Line ones work better, but it beats drilling.
Definitely better than drilling!!👍
Me gustaría saver donde comprarlos o si tienes el link
English please.
Amazon is showing 2016 and up, any for 2014?
I was pumped when I saw that you purchased the EXACT same tacoma I have. I am eagerly awaiting more mods, but I am REALLY wanting to see what you do with the headlights. LED bulbs or entire projector? I am waiting on you bud before I do mine. lol.
Lol! They are on the list (replacements), but not near the top😬
Nice add on! Thanks for the tips! However, I did not have to remove that side panel, I just popped off the area closest to the mount area and swiveled it upward for access to the bolt hole. Literally a 10 minute job thanks to your video. 15 min if you drop the passenger side bolt under the wiper fluid reservoir!! ARGHHH!
Lol! Great to hear! Thanks for watching 👍
Like the idea of these, but not sure I'd trust my hands and neck under the hood on a cold New England morning.
Cold might affect them, but I wouldn’t be too worried👍
You can always use the struts to lift the hood and use the rod for a fail safe.
The struts lift the hood too high for the rod to engage.
This was a helpful video. What has been your experience with these struts over time? Thanks -
Thanks. No issues with mine👍
Any updates on the hood struts?
I'm getting me a pair of them. Thanks Rob
Awesome! 👍
Awesome I almost bout the rivet ones. Thanks.
Thank you sir I just place my order
Awesome 👍
Howdy Rob. Cool upgrade. Really nice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hey Mike. Thanks 👍👍
Rrrrrrrrroberrrtooooo I gotta say, when u got rid of ol bloo and got this one I was like... Really? But man this one is turning out to be awesome lookin 👍🏽👍🏽keep it up 😎
Thanks! She’s coming along😄
Rob your killing it love the vids. Toyota needs to hire you to perfect the truck. Just purchase hased a 21 TRD PRO. The small things is what make big things. These struts are awesome. Again why does Toyota have a heavy gage steel hood. Lol 😆
Lol! Email me Toyota !!😂
I like them Rob! My only concern is the integrity of the body ground over time. I have seen the way that side will actually torque and move the ground wire when opening and closing. I may give them a try though! Thanks again and Merry Christmas to you, Christa and your followers!
I need to take a closer look at that🤔. Merry Christmas to you guys too🎅
I have had these installed for about a year and a half and so far not issues with it using the ground bolt location. I haven't noticed mine moves at all. I torqued it down good. Also I installed the MattGecko under hood led light and need to ground it somewhere. Well there is another ground point down inside the fender that you can use.
Thanks for the info and tip👍
@@RobMotive yeah man there are a lot of things and so much room under the hood in the the Tacoma. It's like they made the thing to mod.. go figure. When I got the hood light I didn't want to undo to bolt on the strut. Seen another ground bolt a few inches away. Problem solved.
That will be my first real mod. Thanks for this.
Nice👍👍
Great video was very helpful
fanatic ill get one for mine
They make them for 2nd gen
Put the same ones on my 2020 Sport. Super easy!! Great product.
Awesome 👍
who makes these?
Good morning mr. ROB would be able to send me the link of the video you showed one single hood strut? Can’t find that one you showed it
Absolutely: th-cam.com/video/cZ_tHvIfDbs/w-d-xo.html
Hoy mano incluso te right side ?
I don’t know what you mean?
does sokietech have struds for a 2014 toyota tacoma
Ordered mine yesterday.
I put these on my tacoma and it pushed up the hood on the corner end of the hood near the windshield... pushed it down with some force but it came up again, maybe only a millimeter or 2 but it was pretty noticeable. Took em off and returned em. Gotta love amazon reruns... maybe they had too much pressure?
Could be🤔
Will these fit a 1st gen Tacoma?
Hi Rob. Do these work for a 2006 Tacoma? Thank you
You should check with the vendor to verify.
One of the best mods I’ve done.
It’s very practical for sure👍
That is awesome video I will do my Tacoma thanks mate
It’s a great solution I think 👍
Hi rob I like the hood struts but I don’t know where can I order the hood struts from if you don’t mind can you tell me how to order the hood struts thank you so much sir
Look in the video description 👍
Does anyone know if there a difference in non carbon fiber and carbon fiber besides
Overlays vs fibers👍
Rob, how are these hood struts still holding up?
Thanks bro
what is the brand name of the struts
Gotta watch the video👍
A little apprehensive about using the chassis ground for a push point
Then you should not install them👍
Ordered mine! Thanks !
Awesome 👍
Hi cant you please provide the link of the name or where do you get?
See the video description 👍
Well, ruined my christmas present. T HF e bolt with nine for passenger side sheared off in threaded hole. Cannot get it out and not sure it can be drilled out and retain thread. I had to use a combo wrench because the bolt did not fit any size metric nor SAE. I can probably get a replacement but will gave no hole for threading it in. Guess I can ask dealer but will compound costs if they ha e to machine and re tap. I give up. No struts for me
That’s a drag! Wonder what happened?
@@RobMotive had to use a combo wrench since it did not fit metric nor SAE box or open end wrenches. Too close to air filter to work comfortably. Going to see if it can be drilled out but probably cannot re tap for threaded hole even if I could get another replacement bolt. May have been defective but suspect metal not the best coming from Taiwan.
Were you able to get out the broken bolt? If not did you try drilling the cener of the bolt and using a Easy Out and some penetrating oil?
@@scottgorman7166 I got a extractor set from Amazon that drills then drills a crew end in opposite direction and it came right out perfectly. Got a relacement bolt from the company and placed strut right in.
@@garyelliott2793 glad it worked for you...how are the struts working? Just downsized from big trucks to a 22 Taco and the hood rod...modernize Toyota
Like it. Easier is better as long as it work right, and it looks like it does.
Absolutely👍
Great video thank should be standard equipped. 😮
Just an FYI...
...Amazon shows these as out of stock with a note saying they don't know when or if they will be back in stock.....Bummer:-(
That’s a bummer. Hopefully supply will improve soon🤔
I'm not a fan of having to drill, but I think the other ones that requiring drilling would be better long term. I don't like the mechanics of these...the ones that require drilling have better leverage.
Looking for a long term update on the bolt on hood struts, how are they holding up? Still happy with the products?
Never had any issues with them👍
@@RobMotive would you recommend this product? Mahalo
@erickim2025 Sorry Eric…I was thinking of the drill type. I would not recommend these.
@RobMotive OK thanks for correction, you've just confirmed what another owner stated, again mahalo
Are they the same for a 2013?
Not sure? I’d contact the vendor👍
where do i buy this kit from ? i try Ebay and Amazon but did not find it
Look in the video description 👍
can I install these on a 2005 tacoma??
You should check with the vendor🤔
How come amazon says not available???
Must have sold out🤔
@@RobMotiveprobably.... Thank You!
Will these work on a 2007 tacoma?
Click the link in the description for more detail. I do not know offhand 🤔
Would these work on a 2018?
Great video as always. Thanks Rob
I don’t see why not👍
Rob, do they offer hood struts for a 2015 Tacoma?
Have a look at the link below👍
Dang! Currently unavailable on Amazon
Bummer! Someone must have sold them out😬
Hey Rob this video is two years old how have the struts held up? Do you still recommend them?
Hey Luis. Just search on the channel. I always post updates on how the mods I’ve installed are doing.
Rob, I have seen some reviewers say that they can see the lower studs that mount to the fenders flex, or even the innner fender metal flex. Have you seen any of that?
I haven’t noticed that. But I suppose it’s possible 🤔
I can not find the link for the hood struts. Can you give me the brand and part number. I have a 2020 Ted sport. Thanks
It’s right there in the video description 👍
What is the name of the company where I can order Them for a 2010 Toyota Tacoma four-door 4 x 4 with instructions
See the video description 👍
@@RobMotive I noticed you replied but I can’t find it😢
It’s right there in the video description. Looked myself 👍
hey Rob were to go to buy this ?
See the video description.
Where's the link
Have a look in the video description.