Sokiet Tech NO drill hood struts

[Lava road]

Anyone install the Sokiet Tech ... NO drill hood struts (2016- 2021 Tacoma’s..?
Looks easy to install and eBay under $60.00?
Aloha

 

[nickyreno]

I’ve heard mixed reviews, but mostly good. Some worry about bending the hood because it wasn’t designed to be closed under resistance. I’ve never seen or heard of that actually happening though.

My opinion: Full send man.

 

[nickyreno]

Also, @Classytacos has installed these. And despite his position on snorkels, is well-informed nonetheless.

 

[Classytacos]

@nickyreno we made it.

@Lava road
I have them installed with no issues so far. They really come in handy if you spend any amount of time under the hood. They also will lift the hood higher when opening.
install here --

Original link: https://youtu.be/Bko0mA21PMI

 

[TacoDePapa]

Nice video. Looks like an easy mod. Thanks

 

[shotgunbilly420]

I have em love em

 

[shotgunbilly420]

Decent quality

 

[Frankie D]

1 year update, no problems, better than drilling holes and worried about rust.

 

[jeepnik]

Yep, over a year and no issues. I wonder how many of the drill and screw/rivet type are starting to rust.

 

[bonifacio]

Yep, over a year and no issues. I wonder how many of the drill and screw/rivet type are starting to rust.

I went with Redline. After drilling, you dab it with some paint. Touch up pen. Whatever. Some clear. Then it dry. Rivet. All good.

 

[406Camper]

Same here for Spiker. Dab of paint, good to go. I think the drill/rivet sit better and look better. But that's my opinion.

 

[XXXG-01D]

Hey y'all new taco owner just got my truck last week, does anyone know if there's a difference between regular or carbon fiber struts by Sokietech Shock Spring Strut?

 

[Lava road]

Maybe you should call Sokietech .Please let’s know you thoughts? After contacting them?
Carbon is lighter weight? For those racers with fiber glass hoods ? Not sure if carbon fiber will be better?

Amazon had a few negatives reviews of those Sokietech struts, more were positive. Search for more infos about this brand in Tacoma world. Use the search engine?

Why Tacoma did not use gas struts? Simple Toyota going cheap! If you have a great product , why go cheap?
Just saw a survey Tacoma truck sales is dropping. Nissan Frontiers, Rangers, and the others brands offers more for the money? But Toyota reputation as a indestructible truck still lives?
Aloha