I am not 18 anymore

[bones1]

What innovative ways have you guys come up with to open the hood that's a little easier on us old soldiers?. Steps, sticks, hydraulic rams,cables, from the ground etc?. Do you carry a ladder with you?.

 

[AceHigh]

I feel your pain. Try opening the A3 hood, it is bigger and has the soundproofing. Makes me tired just doing that simple task.

 

[clinto]

Stand on the front bumper. Make sure your hood has a handle.

 

[Pinkie]

What innovative ways have you guys come up with to open the hood that's a little easier on us old soldiers?. Steps, sticks, hydraulic rams,cables, from the ground etc?. Do you carry a ladder with you?.

Mine came with a step on the front, original issue. It really helps. I am not saying buy it from this company but there is a picture. truck body parts: M35A2 and 5 Ton Front Bumper Step Kit N.O.S. Sales, Buy truck body parts: M35A2 and 5 Ton Front Bumper Step Kit N.O.S. Products from alibaba.com

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[Sirblissfull]

The M820A2 has a 2 step fold down ladder on the front drivers side bumper. I am debating installing a length of catwalk between the grill and bumper. Balancing on the frame extensions or fender while lifting the hood about got me a couple months ago.

 

[emmado22]

The winch makes an excellent place to stand when opening the hood.

 

[drgreg]

The hoods open?

 

[doghead]

Leave it unsecured and hit 40 mph.

 

[bones1]

Can't get the darn thing open. 40 mph is a good idea and just leave it off

 

[glcaines]

I feel your pain. Try opening the A3 hood, it is bigger and has the soundproofing. Makes me tired just doing that simple task.

My A3 didn't come with a step like my A2 has. I'm going to add a step to my A3. Whatever is done, safety is paramount. There is a lot of iron out front that can do a lot of damage if you land on it. It is also critical to secure the hood with the latch once opened. A little wind can ruin your whole day.

 

[doghead]

A handle on the hood, and I also carry a 6' step ladder in the back.

I stand on the bumper, off to the drivers side. I lift it about 1-2', then step onto the fender while lifting the hood all the way up. Then I lean it gently against the top of the windshield frame. I then secure the hood safety rod to the hook.

To close it, I let it drop, while standing on the fender, from about 1-2' up.


The 5 ton hood is worse.

 

[Bighurt]

The hoods open?

 

[Bighurt]

I wonder if anyone has done a butterfly mod...

I don't have issues with my hood, but then again I'm still active duty, just not 18.

 

[PaulbusMax]

I use one of these. Works well.

 

[oddshot]

I wonder if anyone has done a butterfly mod...

Do you mean ... cut the hood in half and install a piano hinge???

AND SPOIL THE DELICATE FLOWING LINES OF THAT ENGINE COVER???

oddshot

 

[Bighurt]

Do you mean ... cut the hood in half and install a piano hinge???

AND SPOIL THE DELICATE FLOWING LINES OF THAT ENGINE COVER???

oddshot

Well there would be more to it than that...

 

[Sirblissfull]

Install a knuckle boom behind the cab to arch over the cab and open the hood.

OR just buy a wrecker and install a lift point on the hood in place of a handle.

 

[Bighurt]

OR just buy a wrecker and install a lift point on the hood in place of a handle.

Oh now I have a reason to buy a wrecker!

 

[nk14zp]

I stand on the ground. Smoke a cig and do it one handed.

 

[bones1]

Man, you gotta be tall to do that!