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After trying for an hour and coming up with nada using the search function, I'll try this. Does anyone have a link to adding hydraulic cylinders to the MJ hood? I've already got a dozen cylinders out ready to see what I can come up with. Just don't want to re invent the wheel if it's already been done. One thing I'm worried about is using a too strong cylinder and buckling the hood. I will be experimenting on a wrecked XJ before I actually try a MJ. :dunno: :hmm:

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Jim,

 

Here's a write up using the hatch lift struts from a late model XJ:

 

http://www.grobe.us/Jeep/Tech/Body/hoodlift/qnd-install.htm

 

 

Indeed, the hatch strut DIY set up raises the hood way open...... but it's cheap and uses only one strut.  The Redline kit, while pricey, works perfectly as it should using 2 struts, and keeps the hood at a reasonable height to reach and close.  I had the Redline kit on an XJ and liked it alot.

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