I did this and have had no wear on paint or strap in the last year. Just keep an eye on it from time to time. I have a small piece of rubber I cover the area where the hood closes on it.
I just fold it under the hood when not in use.
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| Author: | battleborn [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
How do u prevent your hood from getting all scratched by the front tie down strap |
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| Author: | SkiPro3 [ Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
Try threading one of those pool noodles over the strap and position it where it might protect the hood. |
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| Author: | squidder 329 [ Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
There are two things you can try, saw this on another site. You take weaved belt material (the stuff from gymbags etc) take about 6 to 8" make a hole after folding in half, then remove one of the bolts connecting the fender to the frame under the hood on both sides. Reattach the bolt with the strap, when needed leave it out when not needed fold down inside hood. The other version is to make the belt with a wooden dowl secured to it, then place it inside the hood and close. I've seen them a West Marine, it's a very simple concept but hard to explain, hope I explained right. |
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| Author: | redgrappler [ Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
The fender screw tip is at 1:11 of this video. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htsyubu8EHc[/youtube] |
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| Author: | squidder 329 [ Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
Vehicle Cargo Straps , if you google it will show the straps. |
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| Author: | battleborn [ Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
redgrappler wrote: The fender screw tip is at 1:11 of this video. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htsyubu8EHc[/youtube] Picked up some similar straps at rei for 6.00 a pair. Thanks everyone. |
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| Author: | TDK [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
battleborn wrote: How do u prevent your hood from getting all scratched by the front tie down strap I just cut the toe off an old sock and thread the front tie down strap through the sock. I slide the sock into position where the strap contacts the hood and that holds it in place without issue. Works like a charm. |
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| Author: | WJdave [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front tie down protection whe car topping pa |
I did this and have had no wear on paint or strap in the last year. Just keep an eye on it from time to time. I have a small piece of rubber I cover the area where the hood closes on it. I just fold it under the hood when not in use. |
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