Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Hood Strut Brackets & Install

Sprinter Van Build Series Episode 6: In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build series a string of wet weather through California has us shuffling our projects around a bit. We tackle one of the most annoying problems with the Sprinter front end, the lack of hood struts. 1992 called they want their hood support leg back and while we are on the subject 2003 called and wants their commercial back too. Are you struttin' yet? If not, you can be. Moonraker strut brackets and kits are available here - https://www.moonrakerdesignco.com/collections/moonraker-design-co/products/moonraker-design-hood-strut-brackets

Sprinter Van Conversion Previous Episodes:
Episode 1 - CR Laurence Window Install - https://youtu.be/gkZTYmChyoY
Episode 2 - Dometic RTX2000 Install - https://youtu.be/j1weQ4eAWYE
Episode 2.5 - Custom Brackets for the RTX2000 - https://youtu.be/avUskaaj7Qs
Episode 3 - MaxxAir Fan Install - https://youtu.be/E2WYanluuz0
Episode 4 - Alpine Mechanisms Seat Swivel Install - https://youtu.be/-jhBAGlkKqo
Episode 5 - Espar D2 Heater Install - https://youtu.be/JwSA3KvWUgA

Fusion 360 CAD Software - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal

**NOTE: Some of the links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission for purchases products through those end points. We will never recommend a product we don't stand behind and use ourselves. Everything listed below we used for our own build and weekly, if not daily, for our other ventures. Thank you for your support!

Additional Supplies Needed:
- Struts used - https://tinyurl.com/rock-auto-stabilus
- Alternative Struts - https://amzn.to/3CSFLgU
- 10mm Ball Stud 1/2" Length (I used these for the lower brackets) - https://amzn.to/3HaExQU
- 10mm Ball Stud 3/5" Length (I used these for the upper mount) - https://amzn.to/3w73C8T
- Fluid Film - https://amzn.to/3GLH5TZ

Tools Used in this Video:
- Tormach 1100MX CNC - https://tormach.com/machines/mills/1100mx.html
- Mitutoyo Machinist Ruler - https://amzn.to/3H9yH1T
- Mitutoyo 8" Calipers - https://amzn.to/3IRLp6Q
- Socket Set - https://amzn.to/3EbDBdB
- Wrench Set - https://amzn.to/3WlQ5Vv

Video & Sound Equipment Used to Make this Video:
- SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/3Aac34P
- Rode PSA1 Desk Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3Xvw140
- DJI Wireless Microphone (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://amzn.to/3fK0DhZ
- DJI RS3 - https://amzn.to/3E7yTgU
- Sony AR7II - https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
- Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8
- Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens - https://amzn.to/3DRMXeu
- Gitzo Traveler Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RfJ8U6
- SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card 128GB - https://amzn.to/3TpNlXa
- SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - https://amzn.to/3Awf140
- MacBook Pro w/Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion - https://amzn.to/3Te9k1V

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Are you struttin' yet?
1:00 - Moonraker Design Co
1:19 - Why this project
3:14 - Critical Dimensions
3:39 - CAD Design
6:11 - Machining & Making the Brackets
8:23 - Assembling the Parts
9:40 - Removing the Factory Hood Support
10:08 - Installing the Struts
11:00 - Outro

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
License code: 1IUKO4M0TZ92ZOMZ

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/misguided
License code: KS2HNOSKHFDDYK3T

Machine Montage "Cinematic Space" by Liborio Conti
https://www.no-copyright-music.com

Видео Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Hood Strut Brackets & Install канала Moonraker Design Co