Installing A Hood Strut Conversion (Easy & Effective!): 240SX Restomod Ep.24

[@kingjlinza]

Saabkyle04 and ChrisFix should do more collaborations

[@saabkyle04]

We've talked about doing something with the engine swap, hopefully we can put something together!

[@downupon]

@@saabkyle04 im looking foward to it

[@matthewhayford5466]

@@saabkyle04 when is the engine coming.

[@kingjlinza]

Saabkyle04 That would be awesome!!!!

[@brandon-to5hv]

you and chrisfix shuld meet up and make the 240sx in to a drift car and have a drift compatishon

[@thatonefriendinthegroup9132]

This is a no brainer for anyone who often works on their engine and is looking for a bit more convenience. I’m glad you did this Kyle.

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks for watching!

[@thatonefriendinthegroup9132]

Saabkyle04 It's fine! I should actually be the one thanking you for prepping me when I get a car later on.

[@saabkyle04]

No worries dude, I appreciate it!

[@TheTransporter1461]

I am amazed of how easy the installation is!

[@saabkyle04]

It's so easy!

[@orestis3211]

As far as Im concerned you and Chris fix are the best car channels in the entire youtube

[@imnota]

Gingium.

[@alexthedon]

Well i disagree. There are other good car channels, but they are the best American diy, besides mighty car mods

[@saabkyle04]

Not everyone has to like the same stuff 😝 I'm not trying to compete against anybody, I just want to have fun on youtube again and bring folks along for a journey with these projects.

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@kyledrexler7749]

This is a big picture channel. I love your demeanor and how thorough you are. I really appreciate seeing you take time to address even the smallest minded comments, but don't let it lead you astray. It's obvious you're laying the groundwork for a serious series on this car and it will pay off in spades for those of us with project cars that have realistic expectations of how things go. Carry on!

[@saabkyle04]

Thank you so much for taking your time to write this, it really means a lot. Some people either just don't get the little details or are simply misinformed because they haven't taken the time to watch the prior episodes and follow updates I've spoon fed in other project videos. I appreciate your support and the wait will be well worth it. It's been stressful getting to this point, but the lift is almost ready, then we can jump into pulling the KA 🙌

[@72Disco1998]

The nicest man on KZbin.

[@classicrocker81]

I love the Redline Tuning hood struts I bought for my truck. Over a year and a half and theyve held up great.

[@saabkyle04]

Awesome man, glad to hear it!

[@drm2566]

Great for someone like myself who can only use one hand. B/c I cannot prop the bonnet up I have neglected fluids in my car. Now it has blown a head gasket. I will be making this converversion post haste

[@gokartbuyer]

Can't wait till winter

[@kevaughnharris2560]

Wow. I love all your video's Saabkyle04. Keep working on cars!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks for the support buddy!

[@thetraindriver01]

Great little mod that makes the difference 👍👍👍👍, just an idea - change interior lights for LED’s instead of incandescent bulbs 👍👍👍

[@saabkyle04]

I thought about that! I'd want to do some tasteful LEDs, nothing insanely bright, but a nice upgrade. Good tip dude!

[@petetran2018]

I'd keep the prop rod just in case of emergency, as in, if the struts fail at some point, then you got the prop as backup. Those tapes look ugly, when are you planning to put a spoiler?

[@saabkyle04]

Well they're not meant to be stylish haha. I won't do any bodywork till the powertrain and suspension is fully dialed in. I'd rather have tape than a leaky trunk! It would be good to have it as a backup later on.

[@zxKrookedxz]

FLEX TAPE!

[@THEactualJkinc88]

Seal it from the inside just looks tacky fill the holes with silicone or something , just seems pretty lazy

[@petetran2018]

Ah, I see. Well, good luck! :)

[@saabkyle04]

Silicone wouldn't be any better. It would be messy and take forever to clean up when the time comes to metal patch the trunk. Tape is simple, tape is temporary. There are far more important things to worry about than tape haha.

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

Can’t wait until it’s done :D

[@saabkyle04]

Next up is the engine!

[@adamjones4951]

fiddle with that rod 😂 and that big rod hanging out front. innuendo bingo anyone?

[@saabkyle04]

Hey, I can't help it if your mind goes there hahaha 😝

[@MarreroBuilt]

Thank you for the video, I'll do this to my 240 one day.

[@Koofs808]

Awesome mod. This will go great with the street faction cooling panel!!

[@thomaspotemciano]

Keep up the good work. Enjoying the regular uploads on the projects

[@saabkyle04]

Not sure how long I can keep it up, but it's worth trying to see if it alters the algorithm at all! Thanks for watching!

[@SimoneDiego]

what a fantastic sound this machine compliments from Italy

[@FulgerTheDude]

Yay I love this channel even more , keep them coming Kyle !

[@abedekok322]

I have a similar setup on my '95 Mustang GT, hood is light enough that once pop the latch the struts lift the hood with minimal effort.

[@saabkyle04]

Awesome man!

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Love the simple stuff too!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks for watching James!

[@tyleralcover5901]

I might be getting an 89 bone stock coupe! And these vids help alot with ideas on little things!

[@saabkyle04]

Awesome dude!

[@vehielphantom4116]

240sx: *Saws Kyle Popped his Hood* OH MY GOSH FINALLY ITS ENGINE SWAP TIME! Kyle: *Just added a Hood Strut on the 240sx* 240sx: *Cricket Sound* Make Me Stupid Fast already

[@JamesSparkyfasouliotis]

love this build !! cant wait to see more

[@priushy5321]

I have a weird idea that saabkyle04 should review chrisfix mustang

[@harkin3684]

You should do a sealed beam to normal bulb conversion for the headlights. Maybe throw in some HIDs or LEDs for fun.

[@saabkyle04]

I definitely want to do some nice LEDs one day. For now, it's time for some engine stuff!

[@TheOnly1Ever]

Good video, thank you. Will do this on my old vr4 :) jdm helping jdm.

[@MalcomMcLeod]

I love these 240SX vids but I wish I didn't have to wait months in-between each video!😩

[@iGabSchiavon]

those wheels look so nice on this car

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks dude!

[@XaeroTheYoutuber]

I've ben here from the start of the restomod.

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much for your continued support!

[@oldschoolmodeler]

This would be cool to do on the Jimmy. I thought about doing this to my blazer because the prop rod gets in the way.

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah man, there's other folks that make conversion kits for those too. I'll probably pick up a set for the Jimmy.

[@oldschoolmodeler]

@@saabkyle04 That would be awesome. It's something different I haven't seen.

[@samr6703]

I just love it! Regards from Mexico

[@stuartquinn9037]

You’re videos are so good keep up the great work!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much James!!

[@cedar234]

damn i'm liking this channel more and more!

[@KnallenN]

My volvo 940 has some of the best hood mecanichs ive seen on any car (stock) the hinges that hold up the hood is a whole multi part mechanic that slides smoothly but at the same time hold the hood in place however much you wanna open it. (all the way from 1 cm from closed to the hood pointing straight up

[@saabkyle04]

Wow! I've seen new Volvos have something similar. That's the ultimate in clearance and practicality right there haha.

[@NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump]

You should try changing the headlights and taillights. Keep the popups of course but instead of sealed beams on the inside of the pop up use some more modern LED lights. Same for taillights, try getting stock looking LED lights. It's a restomod after all

[@saabkyle04]

Yessir, definitely on the list to do. Thanks!

[@NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump]

@@saabkyle04 nice, keep it up my man, I'm really hyped for that RB to go in!

[@saabkyle04]

You got it! 🤘

[@eleklundgren750]

I went to a car show at about 9 years old and this old Ford did not have a prop rod and the guy put a new kind of engine in it

[@boot-strapper]

MO TOR SWAP MO TOR SWAP

[@Echizen32kMedia]

Thanks for the recommendation! I just bought one for my S13, too bad I didn't know about in time for JCCS 2018 :)

[@saabkyle04]

Anytime bro! You'll really like them, I love finding things like this haha.

[@kevaughnharris2560]

You are welcome.

[@starcups8522]

When this guy hypes up a engine swap build and after one year of no videos he uploads a hood strut replacement vid...

[@A_Final_Hit]

Gotta confuse the viewers, right, babe?? Shoop-AH!

[@ThaKenMan]

Lol don't act like life doesn't get in the way of project cars. It'll get done. It took me a while to get my SR swap done. Not everyone can do it in a weekend.

[@saabkyle04]

Did you not watch the last episode where I explained why there's been such a delay? I answered all of those questions already. I also mentioned that at the beginning of this video in case you missed that too...

[@starcups8522]

Don’t take it seriously XD I get the situation I’m just joking that instead of engine swap videos I get a good replacement swap vid LOL

[@y0Special]

@@starcups8522 youre only saying that because he responded. Youre not fooling anyone

[@SAMPLETEXT285]

I wish he would review a 1998 Subaru impreza 22b sti it's only legal in Japan so you'll have to go there even then they are very rare it will probably never happen but I'll be here if it does

[@kennethcoulter791]

Very good video.

[@andrewmiller120]

Awesome video Kyle!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks Andrew!

[@TheMeanestGuy]

keep up the great work bro!

[@kleinemin8612]

You can use the pop rod for emergency just in case the struts go bad

[@diaz2660]

please put the 180sx Type X taillights. they look so good

[@saabkyle04]

Already have some in the box and waiting. Look back at my 1 year progress video to see what all I have in store for the cosmetics!

[@AmraphelofShinar]

I’ve got a big rod hanging out in front.

[@DannysGarage]

Sweet, no more poverty stick!

[@saabkyle04]

Yeaaahhhh buddy!

[@gmcyukon4262]

Cool video.

[@clemmie4]

Saabkyle the type of guy to...

[@seanrahmoeller6325]

Actiminium wrong channel my friend

[@austinwagner4022]

Great video

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks Austin!

[@caseman91]

Cut the hood hinges to and see how much higher the hood will rise!

[@saabkyle04]

I'm sure it would!

[@vivianrajan8618]

Where are the 240 videos, I’m getting bored without them😩😩😩

[@saabkyle04]

Did you not see the engine unboxing video from last week? I explained why there's been delays. Life gets in the way sometimes. It's been a crazy year.

[@vivianrajan8618]

Saabkyle04 I did watch that video, and really appreciate what’s next to come, I just can’t wait for the new exciting things to that series 👍🏽

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah dude, for sure! I hate it for everyone who's excited about the progress. It's been one delay after another, but today, the lift should be finished. It's been a long time coming. Then we can get ready to pull the KA!

[@vivianrajan8618]

Saabkyle04 awesome!!🙌🏽

[@MoAV15]

I want Kyle to paint the lower front bumper.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

So much for keeping er stock, eh. #240sxproblems

[@joeyfilmsproductions8919]

Love you videos bro

[@saabkyle04]

Thank you!

[@joeyfilmsproductions8919]

Saabkyle04 your welcome

[@240sxBen]

My hatch doesn’t unlock unless you keep the lever pulled. Do you think it’s the lock in the rear? It’s a 2 person job to ever get my hatch open or just shoving my phone in between to keep the lever lifted

[@CARSHOPcambodia]

good job

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks!!

[@senteror1274]

I think what would be good is longer videos with multiple simple things

[@saabkyle04]

I feel like that'd waste content. For organization, splitting them into episodes makes more sense to me. For the engine swap, I'm sure we'll have opportunities to do videos like you're describing. Thanks a lot!

[@senteror1274]

Saabkyle04 no problem! What you’re saying makes perfect sense actually. Have more “filler content” when engine swap stuff isn’t happening?

[@wizkean5988]

kalvins garage you need this mods

[@madcook1936]

It is time to update the lighting to LED Kyle other than that the car is Beautiful

[@saabkyle04]

Sure is! It'll be part of the cosmetic updates I have planned for the car.

[@jackvegetables6830]

Saab 💪 Saab 💪 Saab

[@saabkyle04]

🤘😀🤘

[@bestcarreview5021]

Awesome 😀 😀

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@Stealth11019]

My hatch is super heavy to open. Sometimes i pull the lever to open it and if i slam my door too hard the hatch will lock again lol

[@saabkyle04]

Dang hahaha, that's nuts! Nissan didn't do us any favors with making it easy, that's for sure haha.

[@alisaleh2509]

God bless excelent job keep up the nice and neat work

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much!

[@infovideos7355]

Nice job Nice car

[@matthewhayford5466]

When is the new engine video coming. Also when is your house finished being built.

[@saabkyle04]

No clue on the house yet, sometime next year hopefully. The engine swap will start next once the lift is finished.

[@ThaKenMan]

Keep the prop rod. Eventually you'll need to replace them. It's nice to have the rod and not rely on a helper or tripod.

[@saabkyle04]

I was thinking that after I finished editing the video haha. I'll probably get it powder coated or something so it'll look nice. Good looking out dude!

[@matthias8263]

when only do a car ride as before ??

[@Shishizurui]

if i buy a brand new subaru i'm going to put these on since they quit using them

[@saabkyle04]

They quit using them on all of their models? I didn't know that haha.

[@CCMCJONESEK]

Why did you slam the trunk but not the hood?

[@jkingmuzik]

I hate that your videos don’t show up on my subscription timeline.

[@vaughns8841]

Like if your hood hinges have springs in them

[@jeffperry3667]

You can fix the Jimmy struts now

[@saabkyle04]

Yep, one day haha

[@lordapophis5723]

Kyle why can't we use those struts on carbon fiber or fiber glass hoods?

[@saabkyle04]

Those hoods typically need hood pins. Struts, or even a prop rod, could cause the CF or FG hood to crack.

[@enginehead9966]

1:42 I have a big rod hanging out in front

[@saabkyle04]

😄

[@arshad475]

Hey kyle, was wondering will you be changing the colour of car?

[@metalfire4257]

What happened to the Malibu

[@lopez12345ml]

Ever given thought about tinting the windows ?

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah, the car needs some scratched polished out of the side windows and the windshield needs to be replaced. Once the car is painted, I'll explore some tint options. Thanks!

[@damienscullytoo]

0:30 oh good lord look at they way he is hammering in that sc... wait thats a threaded bolt oh no. OH No.

[@saabkyle04]

That's how it's done, it'll be ok, I promise lol

[@damienscullytoo]

@@saabkyle04 just looked a bit iffy for a system meant to hold up a tonne vehicle that's all 😂

[@saabkyle04]

It's gotta be driven in through a 4" concrete hole. It has these special clamps at the bottom that serve as an anchor, then they're torqued down from the front. I forget what they were called, but I've never seen bolts like them before haha.

[@emmareporter4324]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 240 sx kyle i love the 240 vids :) pls reply

[@saabkyle04]

Thank you!!

[@emmareporter4324]

no problem :)

[@951mopar1]

You should do a vid with Adam Lz one day

[@saabkyle04]

That'd be cool!

[@yashjindal7453]

Any plans on wrapping or repainting the car?

[@saabkyle04]

I'll be keeping the original color and doing a full repaint with an OEM type-x conversion. Want to make sure the powertrain and suspension are dialed in first though.

[@yashjindal7453]

@@saabkyle04 okayy kyle

[@andydufresne3635]

Kyle, you should donate your old engine and transmission to me, so I can do a rwd conversation on my 1983 Saab 900. Full circle....lol.

[@saabkyle04]

Woah hahaha, that's a cool idea!

[@andydufresne3635]

I'm in Wake Forest.... 😁👍 😎

[@thejewbacabra4926]

Nice

[@bextar6365]

Next tiny job...spray paint the lower front spoiler.

[@saabkyle04]

No point when it's all going to get removed anyway. A little paint scuff is the least of my worries when the rest of the body is covered in dents.

[@edieltrejo4848]

Maybe change your sunroof

[@DANGER__ZONE_]

do you think this would work okay with my CF Origin LAb hood?

[@saabkyle04]

I wouldn't recommend it. From everything I've researched and seen, CF and FB hoods have risk of cracking when struts or even prop rods are used. It has to do with the force you have to pull on top of the hood when using struts, or the fact that weight isn't evenly distributed when using a prop rod. I suppose it's possible if you are super careful and be gentle, but again, I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it and it messing up your hood. I know those aren't cheap!

[@michellehobbs1873]

Just do the Honda hood mod

[@johnklinger6387]

What happened with your saab

[@melwinwilliam94]

Yo why them tapes on the bonet

[@PemaMendez990]

are this conversion kits available for any car out there?

[@zacks240sx]

Hey I wanna do this eventually

[@saabkyle04]

You should! Super simple!

[@CharleyGeorge]

If you are going to do loads more of these check out mighty car mods KZbin channel. They are great guys maybe do some colabs with them

[@saabkyle04]

Those guys are super talented. A little far away for a likely collaboration, but I could certainly learn a thing or two from them!

[@gdevansh]

I'm new here and I wanted to ask what engine is he gonna swap in?

[@seanrahmoeller6325]

ItsDG rb25 my friend

[@taunuslunatic404]

You'll end up denting the hood closing it that way.

[@vithursan.b]

What a 240sx video😭😭😭

[@saabkyle04]

Engine content next!

[@vithursan.b]

@@saabkyle04 christmas came earlier than expected😭

[@saabkyle04]

Yeaaah buddy!

[@alexscher1609]

How many cars does this guy own?

[@saabkyle04]

'15 GMC Sierra, '03 Mercury Grand Marquis, '93 GMC Jimmy (active project), '89 Nissan 240SX (active project), '91 Chevrolet S-10 Crew Cab (active project/rolling shell), '94 GMC Jimmy (parts vehicle), '69 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu (future project)

[@alexscher1609]

@@saabkyle04 That's alot of cars, projects

[@saabkyle04]

*Too much haha. I wanted many projects that I could bounce between for the channel. It's a lot of work, but it'll lead to a lot of content.

[@alexscher1609]

Saabkyle04, I've been watching your videos for several years now, & think you have an impressive channel.