How to Install Hood Struts for a Nissan Frontier/PathFinder/Xterra (2004-2018)

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We are going over the steps to install Hood Struts for a 2009 Nissan Frontier XE.
1. Intro - 0:01
2. Step 1 (Remove Passenger Side Hood Nuts) - 0:09
3. Step 2 (Install Passenger Side Hood Bracket) - 0:30
4. Step 3 (Torque Passenger Side Hood Nuts) - 1:13
5. Step 4 (Remove Passenger Side Fender Bolt) - 1:26
6. Step 5 (Install Passenger Side Fender Bracket) - 1:42
7. Step 6 (Torque Fender Bracket Bolt) - 2:09
8. Step 7 (Install Passenger Side Hood Strut) - 2:19
9. Step 8 (Install Driver Side Hood Strut) - 2:38
10. Step 9 (Remove Hood Prop Retainer Clip) - 3:15
11. Step 10 (Remove Hood Prop Rod) - 3:25
12. Show it off! - 3:36
Products Used:
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Hood Lift Kit - amzn.to/3xX5baU
Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3wqbKCI
Threadlock - www.harborfreight.com/02-oz-r...
Tools:
Torque Wrench (20-200 in-lb)
1/4" Socket Wrench
10 mm Socket
12 mm Socket
Semi-Permanent Threadlock
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@shawnwaldrop3702 5 ай бұрын

Just got these a couple days ago. No directions provided, of course. Seems fairly straightforward, but your video was a great help. 👍

@mcgurrentertainment 5 ай бұрын

I glad it helped. Thank you for the support

@user-fz2ul7wl2d 6 ай бұрын

Finally, someone showed how to remove the actual nuts. I didn't know if the hood would stay put after removing the nuts and it does pretty much. I am definitely getting these for my Nissan Pro4X

@mcgurrentertainment 6 ай бұрын

We try our best. Thank you for the feedback.

@user-rk1mv1qq1f 2 ай бұрын

Did this install two days ago. Very easy. Tip: lay a towel over the engine bay in the areas you work so you won't be losing any nuts or strut retainer clips. Hood is opened up much more, the struts are less intrusive than the rod. In my case the hood did not shift out of place when I removed the bolts from either side of the hood, although i made sure to mark the proper hood location with tape just to make sure. So that made it easier, too. Note, when you're closing the hood, if you have a hood chip deflector installed you'll want to reach over the top of it and push down on the hood itself to overcome the resistance of the struts. My struts were Z-1 Offroad Part # 20040-IM. They open easy, stay open no problem, and close with a satisfying but not overly aggressive thump.

@mcgurrentertainment 2 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thank you for the tips

@dmsoundcollective6746 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God what a great idea I'm getting so tired of that heavy ass Hood I'm trying to teach my wife how to check the oil and she can't even lift the darn Hood up LOL

@bayronvarela8501 6 ай бұрын

Me encanto el video porque despues de tanto buscar fue el unico que encontre que lo explicara tan bien como hacerlo..gracias..

@mcgurrentertainment 6 ай бұрын

Gracia por El complemento!

@sakutasu 10 ай бұрын

I watched your video, so I ordered one for my 2013 Frontier. It was an easy install. They included 2 ea. Z brackets and I have no clue where it goes to .

@mcgurrentertainment 10 ай бұрын

Based on other reviews, it seems they're for cable/hose management.

@_moes_garage_ Жыл бұрын

Super cool and it looks so easy! I'll definitely be doing this to my xterra!

@mcgurrentertainment Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Let me know how it turns out.

@saudiwave 7 ай бұрын

Nice and perfect kindly if possible show how to do the same thing for Nissan Altima 2019 appropriate your help .

@mcgurrentertainment 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@brandongarciabrandongarcia7733 Жыл бұрын

Good video thanks

@mcgurrentertainment Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support.

@kevinharris7727 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 frontier, what model # do I need for my truck? Looks easy, thanks for the video

@mcgurrentertainment 8 ай бұрын

Link in the description

@Warhorse469 4 ай бұрын

Has anyone tried these on the series 2 r50 pathfinder? They seem to have the same bonnet hinge and bolts attaching the fender to the body.

@mcgurrentertainment 4 ай бұрын

That's a good question. I'm not sure. Hopefully, someone can shed some light on this.

@MercenaryJoe Жыл бұрын

@mcgurrentertainment Жыл бұрын

Hello 😀

@dmsoundcollective6746 Жыл бұрын

I forgot to ask you man do you remember what brand of kit you used

@mcgurrentertainment Жыл бұрын

It was an Amazon purchase (I don't remember the brand off the top of my head), but there is a link in the description.

@KenDorn-xh8wx 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2001infiniti qx4 would like to add hood struts is there a conversion kit and if so can I get it Amazon or ebay thanks

@mcgurrentertainment 8 ай бұрын

Not sure. May need to Google that.

@leishawalker5916 28 күн бұрын

Where did you get the hood prop rod kit ?

@mcgurrentertainment 28 күн бұрын

Amazon. Link in the description

@TracieFranklin-l4v 4 күн бұрын

Where did you put the little brackets? No instructions included with kit.

@mcgurrentertainment 4 күн бұрын

They are not needed. It was supposedly for the windshield wiper fluid hoses.

@jon27d 7 ай бұрын

How does the clearance compare to the height you get when it's on the prop rod? I'm a bit of a taller guy and It doesn't feel like the hood lifts high enough for my preference with OEM rod holding it up on my 2008 pathfinder.

@mcgurrentertainment 7 ай бұрын

Sadly, the height is similar to the prop rod. Maybe a little higher, but not by much.

@jon27d 7 ай бұрын

@@mcgurrentertainmentawesome! I definitely am considering it but it was out of the question if the height was lower. I appreciate the reply!

@mcgurrentertainment 7 ай бұрын

Anytime