NO MORE PROPS!! // Installing Hood Struts on a 2nd Generation (2005 - 2015) Toyota Tacoma.

[@slowsupra9257]

I'll never get tired of the "It's Faye" thing LOL.

[@nigelbarton8350]

Agree, but the one that amused me the most was a recent one where she did the hair flick and point “it’s Faye” and forgot the shirt she was wearing had no name on....

[@slowsupra9257]

I have a feeling she's going to throw little gags like that into it.

[@kevinhirata6895]

your enthusiasm and passion for your craft is infectious and i love it!

[@abdool1972]

I never dreamed that in the future the riveting tool would catch the rivet mandrels for you. That's the tool for every zero-G and inter-planetary mechanic.

[@FayeHadley]

I thought you'd like that one 😅👍🏻

[@crbourret]

When cutting with a razor like that always remember what they taught us in the Army, "Cut towards your buddy not your body!" I installed a set of struts on my teenage daughters Jeep to make it easier for her to raise the hood and check her oil and other fluids herself, she loves them! Great work Faye!!

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!!!

[@RonConsumer]

What's not to like about Faye... she has her signature giggle... along with her technical skills... which makes her video freaking entertaining as well as educational... Great job... 👍🏼

[@btrswt35]

I really like seeing that she painted the drilled holes. I can begin to say how many times I have seen people just drill and attach without any consideration for rust control.

[@mroptical1982]

I always enjoy watching Faye she is a amazing mechanic

[@FayeHadley]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH TIMOTHY!!!

[@zakuraayame5091]

Ms Faye and Eric O, two fav mechanics, wish I lived near either to get the things done I can't ... like there was part of the frame that kept me from dropping the trans pan to replace the filter :p

[@carlgriffith4660]

Faye, you are so enjoyable to watch and listen to which makes learning what you teach sooooooooooo much easier to do. I have yet to find one video of your's that is not completely educational, relevant and entertaining to boot! Fantastic job and keep them coming, thanks again.

[@liambenyamin5482]

Wow I never thought wrenching could be so much fun! Thanks Faye

[@oldmanhare]

Taco Time! I love that little hack of using a rubber hose to prevent over-drilling.

[@FayeHadley]

YES!!!!

[@stephenzies8867]

I Did That back In The 70's And 80's When I Worked For Volkswagen Dealerships I Used Fuel Hose On the drill Bit When Installing Lots of Roof Racks.

[@cedrik9]

GREAT HOOD PROP THINGS GURL!!! Your explanation is like watching the company rep do an in house demo! Detailed, concise and relatable. Thank you for doing vids for us viewers!

[@FayeHadley]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate you!!

[@dansalinas2322]

Faye, watched your video and installed some hood struts on my 2000 Ford Ranger. Learned so much from your video! They were redline struts but worked super great. Your easy going and simple installation on your Toyota made it easy for me to just repeat the same on my 2000 Ford Ranger. No more props indeed.. Your personnel touch to these videos make so cool to learn.

[@FayeHadley]

Oh my gosh, thank you!!!

[@mariolibertad9972]

Faye makes working on cars fun. In my book that's a hell of an accomplishment.

[@da9pauly]

Just did the same upgrade for my 2007 Subaru Forester XT with a kit from Grimmspeed And I love it the hood is propped up more vertical (out of the way) for more access to the engine and no annoying hood prop!!

[@9983sp]

I can see how you got the gig on GGG, your ability as a mechanic, your personality, and the fact that you're just a natural in front of the camera. I will be watching more of your videos.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!!

[@stuckhere1797]

I live in Canada I got three Volkswagen cabriolets from the '80s I love them I've modified them, and I'll never let them go

[@FayeHadley]

Nice!!!!

[@jesussepulveda9553]

I love how you explain everything and I really like your positive attitude, I'm from Saltillo Mexico, I send you a big hug and I hope you continue with your videos that I don't miss them

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@fixinggrace]

These should be mandatory on any truck or car that still has the infernal prop rods. I had a 1989 Buick Skyhawk that had the prop rod removed and a lift strut installed and it made working on the car a lot easier. Nice job on the video Faye.

[@spacecalander]

Best thing I ever added to my ST fortunately my kit did not require drilling.

[@mooses6]

After watching this video I'm already onto finding the Spiker hood struts to put on my 2006 Tacoma, because I like that magic move you did at the end where it continues opening while you then strike a pose, I need that kinda thing in my own truck life! Thanks for the great instructional video and as always for that lovely contagious smile! :D

[@FayeHadley]

😅😂 that's amazing!!!

[@paulmartin3340]

You are so full of life young lady! Awesome to watch you work. Keep the content coming and have a safe and happy 2021. Cheers from Sydney Australia! 🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺

[@h82bcold]

Thank you for the overview. As I've been looking into installing hood struts on my '99 Tacoma, "the algorithm" saw fit to recommend this video.

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!! Welcome to my channel, I hope I earned your sub!! :))

[@Da89soup]

Hottest Toyota mechanic on the planet! Looking forward to more MA70 content. Miss my old MK3 sometimes until I remember 7M life.

[@FayeHadley]

It's a good life to live!!

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Great Job Faye! I sure wish you did Tech video of 1972-1993 Dodge D-Series truck! You videos are so thorough and very informative. But no sweat, I use a lot of your general mechanic practices and information to work on my own trucks. I'm currently building a 1983 Dodge W350 from the frame up, though my videos are not near as informative, the are mainly filled with failures and me hurting myself, but I do feature Tacos, Which is always important ! HaHa Once again, Great Job and I enjoyed the Video!

[@FayeHadley]

HAHA!!! Oh no don't hurt yourself 😖!!!

[@DuddiesAdventure]

@@FayeHadley Don't worry, by the second time I smashed my hand with a sledge hammer, I consulted a Mechanic on how to properly remove frame rivets. HaHa We Live and Learn!

[@spikerengineering3447]

Superb job as always, Faye! Thanks for the shout out to our products, it's an honor to have them featured in your videos :).

[@FayeHadley]

Awww thanks guys!! Love your struts, love that you're made in the USA 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@spikerengineering3447]

@@FayeHadley Thank you Faye! We committed from the start to have all our products 100% made in USA - it costs a bit more, but we get better quality than offshore, and it helps the local economy 👍

[@Harold_That_Guy]

Hood struts are great. Especially if it is a project vehicle that you need to work on anything in the engine bay on a regular basis.

[@needstacos4892]

Awesomeness. Chainsaw, trucks, and chickens. Nothing better 🙂

[@mightywing7]

Great job as always, Faye!! Love your videos! You are very thorough in your explanations as well as being an awesome mechanic!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@WellActually314]

I’m a recent 3rd Gen taco owner and am loving your vids! The more taco vids the better. Btw, you do kick a$$, love your style!

[@FayeHadley]

Thanks so much, and congrats on your AMAZING truck!!!!

[@24james]

Yep, it’s official: Faye is wonderful!👍🏽🇺🇸🔥😍

[@jad21964]

Nice install! I bet Brandon is super happy to have those struts for his hood.

[@jasonpotts6490]

Nice -- I bought a set of these for my 2nd-gen and haven't put them on yet, so this will be a great guide!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh awesome 😎!!

[@ScagsWH13]

One of the best things I did to my old Fusion. Now to do it to my Accord.

[@slothkingproductions9798]

I've wanted this for my truck since I got it. Definitely going to be doing this soon, great vid!

[@tonymontana3742]

I thought this would be way faster, professional job, well done!

[@Shadows42069]

You have such a positive personality it's rather quiet beautiful keep up the hard work

[@mfjets4]

Thanks for the installation video!!! Just ordered this for my 2nd gen Tacoma!!!

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Fay, you are such a skilled professional and positive force. Please enjoy your new year.

[@FayeHadley]

Thanks, Paul! I will! so far, so good !! :))

[@carltondoorman9145]

I like that industrial-grade pop rivet gun. I used to be proud of my old Marson Klick-Fast until I saw yours! Nice video!

[@NovaResource]

Great video Faye. Thanks for letting us know about Spiker, I will check them out. I’ve installed struts from another company called Redline Tuning (redlinetuning.com) in 5 of my cars. 4 of them were specifically made for the cars they were installed on but the one car I had to cobble together the parts and made my own setup that worked great. If anyone is looking for a kit and Spiker doesn’t list their car, check out RedlineTuning. I’ve found Redline Tuning to be high quality parts very similar to that Spiker kit. This is a great mod and easy to do. One thing I will add is, some kits install differently. Instead of the bottom bracket being near the firewall, it’s located halfway between the firewall and the radiator support. Then the upper bracket actually attaches to the hood hinge using one of the hood mounting bolts so there is no drilling the hood for rivets. Hope that helps somebody. Happy Motoring!

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome info, thank you!!!

[@chevylandt.v]

Watching Faye on Monday makes my week better.

[@FayeHadley]

AWWW 🥲 thank you!

[@chevylandt.v]

@@FayeHadley you are welcome.

[@josephsimanski3192]

Definitely a great upgrade for the taco, I’m going to do it! Much easier to perform maintenance without an obstacle right in the middle of all the action. Also, nice touch cutting the stick with a chainsaw! 🤙

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Dominating the rivet gun like a boss!

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

I put a strut kit on a mustang I used to have. Didn't require any drilling though. Absolutely worth the money. You're friend's hoodie is awesome by the way.

[@juliuswolbrueck4609]

@6:48 My experience is that there is no such thing as too much feed pressure on a hand held drill motor unless the bit is less than 1/8 inch diameter. If your bits get dull at the point try a slower motor speed with more feed pressure (like a drill press). If I can't see any chips I know I'm not pushing hard enough. That depth stop is the best idea I've seen all week! I'd be poking holes in the front tire...

[@1970chevelle396]

That's a good upgrade. Sure beats the hood prop.

[@williamiteconner9918]

Ok, I bit, I got the kit from Spiker for my 97 4 Runner, installed it this weekend, Frickin' Awesome. I keep going out and popping the hood cause it's so cool! Thanks for the info about it Faye.

[@FayeHadley]

ITS SO SATISFYING!!

[@ronstickle4694]

Thanks Faye! I never saw a hood prop to strut conversion! Well done!!

[@jonnywrongturn.4143]

Incredibly well done, I pretty much chuckled the whole time. The edit quality is excellent, good job Faye!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!! I put a lot of effort into it!!

[@mikeaho4143]

Awesome job Faye. Thanks for the in depth install along with the celebration.

[@palmspringstommy12]

Hi Faye I was inspired by your how to install hydraulic hood lifters so I put a set on my 1999 tacoma. The job went well the biggest problem was fishing one bracket and a drill bit out of my engine compartment. A bit clumsy. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@scottwhite2757]

Faye makes my New Year better,,So skilled & a beautiful personality,, I think everyone agrees.

[@FayeHadley]

THANK YOU!!! :))

[@nick_3771]

Good choice! Made in America! Installed these on my Tacoma.

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!!!

[@richardball9116]

you could add a loop to the inside of your hood , made from a old seatbelt strap to aid reaching the thing.

[@computrwiz]

Simply positively positive! You get a like for the win....

[@FayeHadley]

😁🙏🏻

[@spudgn]

Always a fun watch. Thanks Faye.

[@ToyodaMaster-tq6ht]

Faye, you can source OE Hood Struts at your local Salvage Yard. The OE Struts are super durable & pretty cheap. Especially if you often frequent the yard & know the folks there!

[@davidjohnson8474]

Hey Faye its Dave! LOL! If you wanna save your hand and arms go over to you local Harbor Freight and get a Air Rivet Gun! Trust me when I say it will save you. Great job on the video your skills are getting epic. Nice to see you back

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Faye. I totally agree with you that hood prop rods are a cheap, lame excuse for a hood lifting mechanism. I have a 2015 Mustang and a 2018 Ford Focus RS. They both came with prop rods. They have now been replaced with struts. I was hoping for chickens in this video and you never disappoint. Keep up the great work.

[@robinlatta9619]

Great tutorial. Step 28 is essential. Cheers

[@FayeHadley]

IT IS!!! THE BEST STEP!!!

[@charles_wipman]

I liked it more than the previous one, i think in this one one can see more clearly the steps (i'm talking about image quality); oh, don't show that engine bay to Sarah... she would cry. Happy new year!

[@dc5723]

Thanks for the great idea. I've been wanting to install props on my 14 Taco and you've convinced me to get off my butt and do it. Happy New Year to you and your and your chickens.

[@rafaeldiegonavarro]

yo you posses good vibrations and frequencies that motivate me ! keep on vibing !

[@FayeHadley]

Wow, thank you!!! :)

[@williamiteconner9918]

I enjoyed Faye "strut"ting her stuff

[@jimkoz5052]

Love all your vids Faye. You are the best teacher. I wish you lived by me so i can bring you my car to work on. Thank you Faye again. Take Care

[@mikeb8811]

Loved your precision cutting tool to cut your wooden hood prop😆👍🏻❤️

[@FayeHadley]

WHY THANK YOU!!!! ;))

[@carloquinn3470]

Well Done Faye. I will be doing this to my Tacoma. Thanks.

[@tylerpage2986]

Best mechanic ever

[@vm722]

Such a pleasure to learn from Such a wonderful woman. I watch Faye even I don't have the vehicle she is taking about. Beautiful and smart 🤓 Thank you Faye for your information and entertainment. Keep up excellent work and we will keep learning from you 👍 😀

[@wildcat31772]

i could listen and watch her recite the phonebook and still be mesmerized.

[@FayeHadley]

AWWWW 😅

[@hornet7288]

This reminds me that i need to replace the hood struts on my mk3. They've been blown for over 10 years lol. My trusty harbor freight vice grips work wonders for holding the hood up in the meantime lol.

[@FayeHadley]

BEEN THERE!!!! HAHA!!

[@johngeorge5285]

May look into this for my '88 Ranger. Hope to see you on more Roadkill adventures.

[@FayeHadley]

Me too I love those guys! So down to earth and funny!!!!

[@johngeorge5285]

@@FayeHadley That they are & you fit right in with them. Finn, Fri & Faye...kinda goes together. LOL Have fun, be safe & Keep Smiling

[@johnmbell4642]

No doubt about it Faye definitely knows how to strut her stuff....🐔🐔🐔👍

[@joshhammond1247]

Dewalt for the win. Also this really make me want to do this on my 2011.

[@davecalvo6418]

Hey Faye, very cool vid and I think I will install these on my 2008 taco. If you get a chance please do a video of the 2nd gen "power steering line set" removal and install. I could not find a video on youtube or anywhere else. I did manage to install the parts myself this past weekend (on my birthday no less!) but it was a less than pleasant experience to put it mildly.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I have an air riveter. It's much easier but can recoil and hit the paint sometimes. Stopper was a good idea.

[@FayeHadley]

Whoa 😳 that sounds cool!!!

[@brandonlarmon9692]

Wow I love the video editing!!! Great job on the install!!! I love watching your videos! Your always so amazing and cheerful!!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ThatManitobaGuy]

I've got to check out that kit for my 15 Taco.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

Faye tip, be sure to use a Sharpie, not a Dullie. An epic drill is helpful, but wow I’ve never seen a rivet gun like that. My favorite thing as a kid was the old school rivet gun. Now I need an upgrade. Good job, good instruction and a toast with the hubby.

[@juliuswolbrueck4609]

A Dullie is what's left after the kids find your Sharpie!!

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

@@juliuswolbrueck4609 good one!

[@felixlugo9109]

I definitely have to look into that for my cars

[@cmar4076]

You know what Faye?... you’re alright 👍🏻. I think if we were neighbors, we’d be good friends. I love your cheerful demeanor and positive attitude! Stay awesome 😊

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!

[@mastermetalshredder]

This is awesome! More 2nd gen tacoma vids please!!..

[@swissteam777]

Awesome video Faye, got me confident enough to tackle the same job on my Sienna

[@FayeHadley]

Nice!!!

[@taterkaze9428]

"Write me a positive comment" That vid was so full of positivity it's positively the most positive vid EVAH!

[@FayeHadley]

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! 😃😃😃

[@simonilett998]

Nice one Faye. I had to watch near the end twice, just to see you throw your arms up a second time in the 'YAY/Accomplishment' position, that was funny😂..Also great to see you fitted the struts the correct way up...Seen replaced ones upside down so many times, even on a customer's Honda once, I saw they were fitted upside down from the factory?..No wonder they didn't last very long, maybe that was deliberate so they sell more parts..lol..Keep up the great vids, and say 'Hi' to Danny and Shop Mom for me...Happy New Year and have an awesome 2021👍🇦🇺

[@FayeHadley]

YES! Haha it's surprising folks don't think about stuff running down the shaft into the strut body 🤔 thank you!!

[@simonilett998]

@@FayeHadley Yep, the 'stuff' dust and dirt etc, gets into the seals, but also there's lubricating/dampening oil in there that can't get to the seals when they're mounted upside down, hence the seals dry out and the rods wear a lot quicker...#Always In Training...lol😂👍🇦🇺

[@hughkoontziv1362]

Got a set of these for Christmas! Yay

[@FayeHadley]

OH, NICE!!!!!

[@tomgregory5814]

Nice job. Your so happy all the time it’s contagious. Keep up the good work. P.S. I needed a rivet tool like you have. Mine didn’t work so well. By the way, Spiker struts are the best!

[@FayeHadley]

They are, and this one was CHEAPPPP!!!! I linked it in the description - it was like $25 bucks!!!

[@tomgregory5814]

Sweet. Thanks! Keep smilin’!

[@DCice13]

I am so glad you are doing stuff to a 2nd gen tacoma! Also nice necklace. Glad to see your a follower of Christ too.

[@FayeHadley]

🙏🏻 a very treasured gift from my mom!

[@jaytonpage184]

Very nice work, Faye! Your videos are fantastic.

[@FayeHadley]

Thanks so much!!

[@paulkelzer5038]

At 12:17-12:20 you remind me of the Sloths at the DMV from the movie Zootopia. Laugh out loud You're doing GREAT!

[@theARMORYchannel]

She’s a badasssssss!!!

[@WNCd]

Hey Faye! First off, I love all of your content. Very professional and helpful. Could you make some content on current gen Tundra (14-21) ? Oil change, brakes, etc. Thanks!

[@dmccarty1006]

Great video Faye..very informative and fun to watch.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!

[@victorjacobson4635]

so it legit felt like a cut scene from home improvement with the drill floating in your cut scene lol

[@FayeHadley]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh my gosh, when I found that transition in my editing software I laughed so hard I had to use it!!! 😂😂😂

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Faye.. Thanks for sharing ..try using dish soap for drill lubricant.. not as messy and washes off easily.

[@FayeHadley]

What a great suggestion!!! I have dish soap in the shop for tire diag! I'll use it next time!!

[@ernrok]

Love this mod definitely adding it to my taco.

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

Great video and awesome job !! and thins mod is one of the fun and so awesome to do ! I not to long ago installed hood struts on my project car and boy I wish I did it sooner really love how it opens now ))

[@FayeHadley]

Isn't it such a fun, easy, and gratifying job? Best bang for my buck for sure!

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

@@FayeHadley Yes yes it is indeed ! and just working on your car and been able to fix the things on your own is such an awesome feeling !

[@jeremyanthony9300]

I know it's late, but Merry Christmas and happy new year 2021 Faye. I love your channel.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

@@FayeHadley Is this truck your own truck? what year is it? How many miles on it?

[@chrisw3088]

Thanks for doing this video Faye! Super helpful!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh YAY

[@DavidPruitt]

I wonder if I can mode one of these for my non Toyota truck. The hood stay is super annoying and makes it hard to clean out at the car wash.