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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Stuck Hood #746173 08/21/06 01:29 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 39 Virginia USA amerkinsquid OP Getting the Wheeling Fever How do you get a stuck Hood unstuck? The cable is not working and I need to open the hood. 1986 Trooper Old age and treachery will beat youth and endurance any day. Squidman Re: Stuck Hood [Re: amerkinsquid] #746174 08/21/06 04:18 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,277 Winston-Salem, NC, USA RobG Roll Me Over have you tried getting someone to pull up on the hood while you hold the hood release from inside the cab? -Rob Re: Stuck Hood [Re: RobG] #746175 08/21/06 06:55 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 148 Wisconsin ISueYou Wheeler Both of my troopers had stuck hoods when I got them. I took the grills off and then used a needle nose to get the cable. It wouldn't move, so I douched it with deep creep and waited a while. Pushed down and pulled up a bit and then it popped open. Now I spray them with deep creep everytime i open the hood. Jay <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" /> 1989 Trooper 2.8 V6 5-Speed(the daily driver)- Superwinch Hubs, otherwise Stock - $350 1990 Trooper LS 2.8 V6 Auto - Superwinch Hubs, otherwise stock....for now - $182.50 1983 Chevy Blazer - Stock - $150 No Car Payments - PRICELESS Re: Stuck Hood [Re: ISueYou] #746176 08/21/06 07:58 PM Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 5,911 Back in BFE, WV Smiley Trail Leader A shot or two of PT Blaster usually work wonders - just try not to get any on your paint <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Quote ...so I douched it with deep creep and waited a while. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />........... ^^ Nominated for Best Quote of the Month! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them. Re: Stuck Hood [Re: Smiley] #746177 08/21/06 10:32 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 24 Huntsville AL sneekyeye Need a Spot I'm sorry, but I snickered too.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> 90 amigo 2.6 4wd calmini cam and header Junkyard Rancho 5000's.... Lifetime warranty right? Amigos don't run on gasoline, They run on Love... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Re: Stuck Hood [Re: Smiley] #746178 08/22/06 01:14 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 39 Virginia USA amerkinsquid OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Quote A shot or two of PT Blaster usually work wonders - just try not to get any on your paint <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Quote ...so I douched it with deep creep and waited a while. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />........... ^^ Nominated for Best Quote of the Month! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Got it unstuck. It is just really hard to pull. I think I'll adjust the pin. 1986 Trooper Old age and treachery will beat youth and endurance any day. Squidman Re: Stuck Hood [Re: amerkinsquid] #746179 08/22/06 06:05 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 169 Clover, SC langforg Wheeler My cable snapped so I cut it off and soldered a nut on the end of it. now my hood latch cable comes out next to my bumper. Actually kinda convenient. 95 Trooper,3in Lift,15x10 AR-23 Wheels, 33x12.50 BFG AT's, SuperWinch Hubs,Rock Sliders,Tie-Rod Shields,Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors,ARB Bull Bar...,looking for cheap winch. 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