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BeWare                    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-15-2005 02:54 PM
    
For those that may be wondering or are interested. I ordered last week and received today the Prowler Hood Prop Rod. It did not come with the screws so I had to order them separately today. Prop Rod PN 4815796-AC $36.95. The Clip is PN J4007456 $4.20 I don't have the screws PN with me but they cost me $4.80 My 99 was built in August 98 has all the mounting points in place already so I just have to bolt on the prop rod and pop in the clip remove my old gas shocks and I'm good to go. I also order new headlight covers to paint purple. The interesting thing was the right side cost $5.85 but the left was only $1.95.
This message has been edited by BeWare on 03-26-2005 at 08:42 AM |
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-15-2005 03:04 PM
thanks Rich |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 03-15-2005 05:10 PM
We also painted our headlight covers and was amazed when the dealer told us the same price. By the way they sure do dress up the engine bay. |
KlasKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Centennial Co. USA |
posted 03-15-2005 05:17 PM
I have done some dress up under the hood but do not understand what you are calling head light covers that you are painting. pictures please....  |
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 03-15-2005 05:52 PM
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jmcant1 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:DFW |
posted 03-16-2005 11:38 AM
Can you use the prop rod/clip/screws on an '02? |
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 03-16-2005 11:52 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jmcant1: Can you use the prop rod/clip/screws on an '02?[/QUOT This message has been edited by pumpkin on 03-16-2005 at 11:53 AM |
robbieb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Las Vegas, NV, USA |
posted 03-16-2005 12:22 PM
I'm going to. As I reported in a post last week the hood prop is easily available apparently from any dealer's parts dept. I got mine on Monday. I have to drill one small hole in the crossmember and it's done. No more having my hood drop on my head from my silver 02 |
SILVRKAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Capon Bridge, WV USA |
posted 03-16-2005 02:08 PM
Just called my dealer here in Virginia and ordered everything...goodby shocks! |
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RobertH Prowler Newbie From:Lakeland, Florida USA |
posted 03-16-2005 06:51 PM
I also ordered the prop and clip. There were 3 available in the Orlando distribution center..Will shed the hood shoxs this weekend thanks for the tip |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 03-16-2005 09:41 PM
My hood prop rod and clip are on the way. |
Lone Ranger POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From: Sedalia Mo USA |
posted 03-17-2005 09:57 AM
Rich Thanks for the information. I am in the process of replacing my second set of hood shocks. The hood prop seems to be the answer to avoid the shock problem in the future.
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 03-19-2005 04:23 AM
quote: I was not aware ANY drilling was needed. (Other than maybe one in the radiator cover to receive the rod in the hood up position.) I thought all the hoods were alike and ready to accept the prop rod. What hole did you drill? Where? For what? |
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robbieb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Las Vegas, NV, USA |
posted 03-19-2005 07:43 AM
I haven't done it yet. It's been rainy and cold here and I'm leaving for Cancun in the morning for a week of laying naked on the beach...LOL! I had read in an earlier post that you had to drill a small hole to attach the prop rod to the car itself. I really have no idea yet until I get to it. I was kinda wondering about something else too...since I'm gonna do this when I get back from Cancun I haven't looked at it yet. And even though it's obviously a simple thing, it would still be very nice to have a picture of a '97 or '99 with the hood up and the prop rod in place. Maybe a close-up or two of where it is all attached as well. Would someone on here with one of those cars mind posting those pics so we could see what the factory install looks like? |
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RobertH Prowler Newbie From:Lakeland, Florida USA |
posted 03-19-2005 08:02 PM
I installed my new prop this afternoon. The rod and clip mount on the hood. The holes are drilled and tapped for screws for prop rod, and just push clip into hole to hold rod when hood is closed. It takes 5 minutes. I do not know where the end of prop rod goes when the hood is up. Either the rod is too long or the hood does not go high enough for the end of the rod to go in hole on radiator support..if I remove hood shocks will the hood go higher? thanks Robert |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-19-2005 10:32 PM
Yes you must remove the shocks. The hood will then go higher. |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 03-19-2005 10:51 PM
Geezzz...I've been around too long I guess? I remember when folks were converting the hood support systems to the shock system and trashing the hood props..Go figure  ... |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 03-20-2005 04:35 AM
quote: You either have to drill a hole in your radiator support, or find a good place to set it. Remember tho, if it's not in a hole, you do risk bumping it down, and then you end up with the fallen hood syndrome all over again. If you put a rubber cap on the end of it, that will help keep it from scratching your support, as well as help keep it from sliding out if you don't drill a hole. Did the new rod come with a rubber piece along the shaft to prevent it from vibrating on the hood when locked down in the hood down position? |
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RobertH Prowler Newbie From:Lakeland, Florida USA |
posted 03-20-2005 04:48 AM
yes, the new prop includes a rubber sleeve that keeps it from vibrating when the hood is down. Is there a easy way to remove the old hood shocks? |
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Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 03-20-2005 08:37 AM
quote: Look Out DC Parts guys!! There's a STAMPEDE of panick buyers who "might" use one these hood prop sticks coming your way!!!! MOOOO...Bahhaaha..Oink..Oink..Mooo
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 03-20-2005 08:42 AM
For a long time I thought about getting rid of my hood prop in favor of the shocks, now everybody is going the other way and getting hood props. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-20-2005 04:31 PM
I'd get one except then my car would not be STOCK. |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-20-2005 07:27 PM
At the top of the shocks there is a plastic cap, It pops out. You can use a small screwdriver. Then the top just slids off. Slide the little bracket on the bottom lay the shock towards the side and it should just pop off. |
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Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 03-25-2005 08:21 PM
Any pictures of the exact location of the hood prop rod, clip? My 2000 shocks are gone again and I will not buy more, I ordered the rod, clip and screws from the dealer and need to install them. Help Thanks |
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Dale Beaman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, KY, USA |
posted 03-25-2005 09:14 PM
Thanks for the info. I ordered mine today! Dale |
Go figure. They did come with new gaskets. PN4897006-AA = $5.85 PN 4897007 = $1.95
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