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....
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!!
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.
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.
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
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... 👍🏼
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.
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!
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.
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!!
@@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 👍
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
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! 🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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! 🤙
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.
@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...
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.
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 😊
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 ))
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 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!
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.
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 👍 😀
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
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.
Wow 😳 wow 😳 You made that video so funny and entertaining I had to watch it three times you’re very awesome keep up the good work can’t wait to see you next video and thank you you’re awesome 😎
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.
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!
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 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😂👍🇦🇺
I'll never get tired of the "It's Faye" thing LOL.
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....
I have a feeling she's going to throw little gags like that into it.
your enthusiasm and passion for your craft is infectious and i love it!
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!!
Awesome!!!
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.
I thought you'd like that one 😅👍🏻
Wow I never thought wrenching could be so much fun! Thanks Faye
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.
Taco Time! I love that little hack of using a rubber hose to prevent over-drilling.
YES!!!!
I always enjoy watching Faye she is a amazing mechanic
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH TIMOTHY!!!
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
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... 👍🏼
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.
Oh my gosh, thank you!!!
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!
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate you!!
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.
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!!
Yep, it’s official: Faye is wonderful!👍🏽🇺🇸🔥😍
Faye makes working on cars fun. In my book that's a hell of an accomplishment.
Best thing I ever added to my ST fortunately my kit did not require drilling.
Great job as always, Faye!! Love your videos! You are very thorough in your explanations as well as being an awesome mechanic!
Thank you so much!!!
Superb job as always, Faye! Thanks for the shout out to our products, it's an honor to have them featured in your videos :).
Awww thanks guys!! Love your struts, love that you're made in the USA 🇺🇸💪🏻
@@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 👍
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
Thank you so much!!!
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
Nice!!!!
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!
🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺
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.
Awesome!! Welcome to my channel, I hope I earned your sub!! :))
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!
Thanks so much, and congrats on your AMAZING truck!!!!
Fay, you are such a skilled professional and positive force. Please enjoy your new year.
Thanks, Paul! I will! so far, so good !! :))
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
😅😂 that's amazing!!!
Hottest Toyota mechanic on the planet! Looking forward to more MA70 content. Miss my old MK3 sometimes until I remember 7M life.
It's a good life to live!!
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!
Oh awesome 😎!!
Thanks Faye! I never saw a hood prop to strut conversion! Well done!!
Watching Faye on Monday makes my week better.
AWWW 🥲 thank you!
@@FayeHadley you are welcome.
I thought this would be way faster, professional job, well done!
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.
Thanks for the installation video!!! Just ordered this for my 2nd gen Tacoma!!!
"Write me a positive comment"
That vid was so full of positivity it's positively the most positive vid EVAH!
YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! 😃😃😃
That's a good upgrade. Sure beats the hood prop.
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!
Awesome info, thank you!!!
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.
Thank you so much, I appreciate that!!
i could listen and watch her recite the phonebook and still be mesmerized.
AWWWW 😅
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.
I enjoyed Faye "strut"ting her stuff
Always a fun watch. Thanks Faye.
I've wanted this for my truck since I got it. Definitely going to be doing this soon, great vid!
You have such a positive personality it's rather quiet beautiful keep up the hard work
Simply positively positive! You get a like for the win....
😁🙏🏻
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.
ITS SO SATISFYING!!
Incredibly well done, I pretty much chuckled the whole time. The edit quality is excellent, good job Faye!
Thank you so much!! I put a lot of effort into it!!
Good choice! Made in America! Installed these on my Tacoma.
Awesome!!!
Loved your precision cutting tool to cut your wooden hood prop😆👍🏻❤️
WHY THANK YOU!!!! ;))
yo you posses good vibrations and frequencies that motivate me ! keep on vibing !
Wow, thank you!!! :)
Awesomeness. Chainsaw, trucks, and chickens. Nothing better 🙂
Nice install! I bet Brandon is super happy to have those struts for his hood.
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!
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! 🤙
One of the best things I did to my old Fusion. Now to do it to my Accord.
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.
@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...
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.
I have an air riveter. It's much easier but can recoil and hit the paint sometimes. Stopper was a good idea.
Whoa 😳 that sounds cool!!!
I definitely have to look into that for my cars
Awesome job Faye. Thanks for the in depth install along with the celebration.
Dominating the rivet gun like a boss!
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 😊
Thank you!!
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 ))
Isn't it such a fun, easy, and gratifying job? Best bang for my buck for sure!
@@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 !
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!
HAHA!!! Oh no don't hurt yourself 😖!!!
@@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!
This is awesome! More 2nd gen tacoma vids please!!..
I like step #28! The celebratory drink of your choice for your accomplishment! LOL!😆😆😆
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.
BEEN THERE!!!! HAHA!!
Awesome video Faye, got me confident enough to tackle the same job on my Sienna
Nice!!!
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 👍 😀
Great video Faye..very informative and fun to watch.
Thank you!!
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
Great job 👍 looks like fun
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
Great tutorial. Step 28 is essential. Cheers
IT IS!!! THE BEST STEP!!!
Very nice work, Faye! Your videos are fantastic.
Thanks so much!!
you could add a loop to the inside of your hood , made from a old seatbelt strap to aid reaching the thing.
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.
Best mechanic ever
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!
Faye makes my New Year better,,So skilled & a beautiful personality,, I think everyone agrees.
THANK YOU!!! :))
Faye: "There's no way to fail."
Me: "Hold my 10mm socket..."
HAHAHAHAHA!!
At least you have one... I seem to lose a dozen or so each year!!! lol
Can I borrow it, mine is missing.
Thanks for doing this video Faye! Super helpful!
Oh YAY
That is ONE lucky DUDE!!!!
Got a set of these for Christmas! Yay
OH, NICE!!!!!
That's another to-do for my 09 taco😉
Great video Faye 🙂👍
May look into this for my '88 Ranger. Hope to see you on more Roadkill adventures.
Me too I love those guys! So down to earth and funny!!!!
@@FayeHadley That they are & you fit right in with them. Finn, Fri & Faye...kinda goes together. LOL Have fun, be safe & Keep Smiling
Wow 😳 wow 😳 You made that video so funny and entertaining I had to watch it three times you’re very awesome keep up the good work can’t wait to see you next video and thank you you’re awesome 😎
Thank you so much 😁
You made it look fun.
No doubt about it Faye definitely knows how to strut her stuff....🐔🐔🐔👍
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.
A Dullie is what's left after the kids find your Sharpie!!
@@juliuswolbrueck4609 good one!
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!
I've got to check out that kit for my 15 Taco.
Well Done Faye. I will be doing this to my Tacoma. Thanks.
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👍🇦🇺
YES! Haha it's surprising folks don't think about stuff running down the shaft into the strut body 🤔 thank you!!
@@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😂👍🇦🇺
Interesting vid Faye! Thanks and Happy New Year!
She’s a badasssssss!!!
Thank for the video as always
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!
Totally awesome !!!
Love this mod definitely adding it to my taco.