montanaman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Western Montana
Hi Folks:
A few years ago, I replaced my hood release cable with a new one from Team Cherokee. I lubed it with special cable lube, and lubed ALL of the moving parts that open the hood, but it never was very good or smooth feeling. Now I can barely open the hood ... I have to give it a massive pull -- even though I've relubed everything again..
Has anyone ever modified the OEM design, or fabbed a custom release? I'm thinking of some lever sticking out the front a little so that you can move the release rod from the front of the vehicle. Or ... any other ideas would be welcome!!
This is a PITA part of the xj design, and it would be a good candidate for custom solution.
Thanks!
A few years ago, I replaced my hood release cable with a new one from Team Cherokee. I lubed it with special cable lube, and lubed ALL of the moving parts that open the hood, but it never was very good or smooth feeling. Now I can barely open the hood ... I have to give it a massive pull -- even though I've relubed everything again..
Has anyone ever modified the OEM design, or fabbed a custom release? I'm thinking of some lever sticking out the front a little so that you can move the release rod from the front of the vehicle. Or ... any other ideas would be welcome!!
This is a PITA part of the xj design, and it would be a good candidate for custom solution.
Thanks!
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