My NRG hood shock ends were rusting. The early versions I guess, had the ends were cheap and if nicked and over time would rust. So I went on McMaster's website and found me some new stainless ***** and glass-nylon ball sockets. Modified the existing brackets to make it all work.

rusty ball and ball socket (couldn't get it apart) with my new stainless ball


Modified stainless ***** with the rusty one


rusty locking pins


Brackets sanded down and holes enlarged to accept the new ball ends


Rustoleum painted satin white brackets


Bracket,socket, and ball at the hood hinge


socket at the fender


all together and working great and rust free


I was little concerned that the bulkier sockets would have some clearance issues but it looks to be all gravy.

Great job! Thanks for the pics.

Nice write up and pics Nolan, awesome work as usual!