{"id":97312,"date":"2023-12-02T03:58:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T11:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=97312"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:44:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T03:44:27","slug":"how-to-replace-hood-lift-supports-2009-2018-dodge-ram-1500-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-hood-lift-supports-2009-2018-dodge-ram-1500-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace Hood Lift Supports: 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Hood Lift Supports 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9OSSO8CYoss?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to learn how to replace the hood lift support on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing Hood Lift Supports on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500: What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to perform this DIY replacement job? Remember that all the parts in this guide can be found on CarParts.com. Check out all the products that fit your vehicle right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2011\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ram\/1500\/Replacement\/Lift_Support\/2017\/Tradesman\/6_Cyl_3-dot-6L\/SET-RD13110001-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hood lift support\">Hood lift support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tightening Torques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No tightening torques for this operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Dodge RAM 1500: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tool-kit\/great-neck\/g52hm85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set\">HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List of tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broom or large enough prop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin flathead screwdriver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/set-rs61290013_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">Best Lift Supports<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">See which brands people trust when it comes to replacement lift supports. Check warranty coverage, compare compressed length, color and finish, and more product specs, and find lift supports for your vehicle.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-lift-supports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Turn off your vehicle&rsquo;s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle, and open the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> To ensure that the hood stays open, use a large enough prop so that the hood lift supports are fully extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> For more security, we advise changing both hood lift supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Using a thin flathead screwdriver, lift the clip at the bottom of the hood lift support that holds the hood lift support in the notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Repeat this step at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Then take out the hood lift support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Take your hood lift support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Be careful to position it the right way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Lift the clips on both sides of the hood lift support as far as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> Insert the hood lift support at the top, then lock the clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> Repeat this step on the lower part of the hood lift support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 12:<\/strong> You can now repeat the same process on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 13:<\/strong> Operation complete.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading97312_7459c4-8f, 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available on the following vehicles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2009\/dodge\/ram-1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2009 Dodge Ram 1500\">2009 Dodge Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2010\/dodge\/ram-1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2010 Dodge Ram 1500\">2010 Dodge Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2011\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2011 Ram 1500\">2011 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2012\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2012 Ram 1500\">2012 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2013\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2013 Ram 1500\">2013 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2014\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2014 Ram 1500\">2014 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2015\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2015 Ram 1500\">2015 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2016\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2016 Ram 1500\">2016 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2017\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2017 Ram 1500\">2017 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2018\/ram\/1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2018 Ram 1500\">2018 Ram 1500<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To ensure that the hood stays open, use a large enough prop so that the hood lift supports are fully extended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more security, we advise changing both hood lift supports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful to position it the right way up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This video is for entertainment purposes only. CarParts.com, Inc. disclaims all damages including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, and\/or punitive, for any liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or arising from any information or lack thereof posted in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All mechanical car projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. If you are in doubt, please consult a licensed mechanic in your area.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Watch this video to learn how to replace the hood lift support on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500. 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