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.

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.

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

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. I’ve done the drill and rivet version and like the install of these much more👍

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! 👍🏻👍🏻

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Tacoma! Glad to help👍

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.

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

I like it👍👍

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely simple and more secure👍

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.

Used the same ones…they are awesome. Thanks for sharing Rob!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

Nice improvement. It's very simple 👌. Great work, Rob.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍

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.

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks for the info👍

I'm going to order this for sure!!! Thanks for providing this installation video!!!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help👍

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! :)

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!

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Excellent videos. Just found your channel. Huge fan channel now. Thanks much!!!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Alan and thanks! I really appreciate that 👍👍

Sold! I’ve been waiting for this vid. Thanks Rob

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Easy and effective! Can’t beat ‘em👍

SAWEEEEEEEEETTT!!!!! Me gonna buy these!! So glad I watched this , nicely done Rob. It's too good to true, but me gonna get 'em. 😊

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best option for struts out there IMO👍

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.

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

They make life much easier 👍

@miketrentham6632

Жыл бұрын

Really like your videos. Lots of palm trees there, you in Florida?

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Great to hear👍👍

@psg17sg31

2 жыл бұрын

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

Great video. I installed these on our 2023 Tacoma

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Nice👍

Got them for more than a year now, love them.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear👍

Hi Rob nice job! Your rig looks great.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the first few👍👍

Great video was very helpful

Very cool mod Rob... Thank you

I was going to order the first style ( Drilling Required) Not now LOL!! These are cherry. Another great vid Rob.

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely better than drilling!!👍

@mariosantacruz9538

Жыл бұрын

Me gustaría saver donde comprarlos o si tienes el link

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

English please.

Ordered mine! Thanks !

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

Thanks for the great video, installed mine in 20 minutes flat.

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to help👍

Howdy Rob. Cool upgrade. Really nice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike. Thanks 👍👍

Easy / Peasy and they work great! Yea, that odd ball bolt at the ground caught me off guard too.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love 'em easy!👍

That will be my first real mod. Thanks for this.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍👍

I'm getting me a pair of them. Thanks Rob

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👍

Awesome I almost bout the rivet ones. Thanks.

That is awesome video I will do my Tacoma thanks mate

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great solution I think 👍

Thanks bro

Put the same ones on my 2020 Sport. Super easy!! Great product.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@zacharyjarvis6701

Жыл бұрын

who makes these?

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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad to help Stephanie. Thanks for watching 👍

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 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 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.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! They are on the list (replacements), but not near the top😬

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 😎

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! She’s coming along😄

I have the same kind. Works great.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

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!

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Great to hear! Thanks for watching 👍

Thank you!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Like it. Easier is better as long as it work right, and it looks like it does.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely👍

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.

Thank you sir I just place my order

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

Really good video

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching 👍

@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.

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Of course it's too late for me😬

@Steak_59

Жыл бұрын

@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.

Awesome. Ty!!

One of the best mods I’ve done.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

It’s very practical for sure👍

Ordered mine yesterday.

Oh I have to get these!

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Make sure they come with the flat brackets!!

@pauldavis9387

Жыл бұрын

@@RobMotive They should. I used the link you provided for ordering. Thanks for the great video.

Would these work on a 2018? Great video as always. Thanks Rob

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not👍

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. 🤷

This was a helpful video. What has been your experience with these struts over time? Thanks -

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. No issues with mine👍

I like them very simple

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Best kind IMO👍

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!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I need to take a closer look at that🤔. Merry Christmas to you guys too🎅

@MrMikey1273

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and tip👍

@MrMikey1273

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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 😆

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Email me Toyota !!😂

fanatic ill get one for mine

Nice!

Nice

I open my hood maybe 2 times a year to change my oil

Simple and easy.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Best kind👍

What happens if you got the 3” lift kit , now it another 2 1/2 “ yer need a step stool

does sokietech have struds for a 2014 toyota tacoma

Amazon is showing 2016 and up, any for 2014?

Great mod! Are u installing the sprint booster from the voodoo onto this new metallic grey

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I sure did👍👍

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?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Could be🤔

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?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t noticed that. But I suppose it’s possible 🤔

Sweet Mod!

Hey Rob, now that those struts have been on a while how are they and their mounts holding up? I'll grab a set if you're still pumped with the quality. Also as we all know those struts will fail at some point, do you know if replacements are available or would you have to buy the whole kit? Thanks 🇨🇦✌️

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

No issues with mine. I’d do it again. Not sure about replacements. I’d check with the vendor🤔

Rob, I noticed you haven’t installed an S&B CAI like you did in your last Tacoma. Is it because the passenger side hood strut won’t fit in this Tacoma, either?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s why.

Rob, how are these hood struts still holding up?

I like them. Should the negative terminal be disconnected before messing with the ground?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Probably…But I didn’t😬

@bobac1083

2 жыл бұрын

I did. I wish they used the fuse box stud right next to the ground instead simply because of the torque placed on the ground stud.

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?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

The tape is really inconsequential. More of a locator for the bracket. The screw is the true mechanical part of the device👍

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

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lY6T1qqvecmqktY.html

I might add the correct torque specs for the hood hinge bolts are 22 foot-lbs

Any updates on the hood struts?

Yes this video is a must. Instructions sucked. Rob made it very simple

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad the video helped👍

Will these fit a 1st gen Tacoma?

Great video thank should be standard equipped. 😮

Hi Rob. Do these work for a 2006 Tacoma? Thank you

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

You should check with the vendor to verify.

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

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Look in the video description 👍

Just placed my order

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

Hey guys I’ve had these on for 2 months. They work great but I am noticing that the studs that go into the drivers side replacing the ground bolt and the passenger side pre threaded hole are bending a bit? If so do you think it’s any cause for concern?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I haven't noticed this on mine.

@SD-yi3vx

2 жыл бұрын

So when you look at the washers for the studs, they are not flat anymore on mine. They are still holding but I’m just keeping an eye on it. I contacted the company and they are send me replacement ones so I guess we’ll see

Hey Rob this video is two years old how have the struts held up? Do you still recommend them?

@RobMotive

5 ай бұрын

Hey Luis. Just search on the channel. I always post updates on how the mods I’ve installed are doing.

Pretty EZ mod......I like it!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

The simple ones are the most fun👍👍

Will these work for a 2022 with a 4 cylinder? Thanks!

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t know why not, but you should verify👍

Its available on eBay but if I check the compatibility on a 2021 Tacoma Off-road double cab (short bed) it says "not compatible" Anyone had tried this on this kind of truck?

@Eastsidegeorgiaboy

2 жыл бұрын

If its for a gen 3 tacoma, it will fit.

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

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

It’s right there in the video description 👍

Like the idea of these, but not sure I'd trust my hands and neck under the hood on a cold New England morning.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Cold might affect them, but I wouldn’t be too worried👍

@dancortez7176

2 жыл бұрын

You can always use the struts to lift the hood and use the rod for a fail safe.

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

The struts lift the hood too high for the rod to engage.

amazon shows product not available and no new availability date or if there will be. Buber

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they'll be back👍

Hi Rob what brand is it the hood struts I want to order too where do you order it thank you so much sir

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

See the video description 👍

I'm guessing they will need some modifications if you have ditch light brackets.

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Could be? I've never installed ditch lights🤔

@BenChavez56

Жыл бұрын

@@RobMotive the ditch light brackets use the same bolts as those. So probably would leave a gap between the hood and the 3m tape.

where do i buy this kit from ? i try Ebay and Amazon but did not find it

@RobMotive

Жыл бұрын

Look in the video description 👍

Rob, where did U get the Stickers for your plastic engine cover. Looks nice ,, or did u paint it Looks Orange

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Have a look: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3iEu8SFftu7oc4.html

@GGas700

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobMotive ,,Thanks Rob !! ,, 21” White TRD Pro , what colors would u use under the Hood ?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

I’d match to whatever accents you have on the truck👍

Rob, do they offer hood struts for a 2015 Tacoma?

@RobMotive

2 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the link below👍