Hood brace kit for 1973-80 C/K Chevrolet and GMC truck and SUV models. These braces add structural support to the hood to prevent the common buckling, bowing, and cracking that can occur over time due to stiff hood hinges. These braces can also be used to repair or reinforce a hood that has already been buckled.
It is a well-known and common problem with the design of the square body hoods. People have a tendency to pull straight down on a stiff hood while closing instead of using care to push down and backward on the hood. When too much force is used to close a stiff hood, the hood can buckle in the middle and eventually crack over time. These braces can be used to prevent such damage or to reinforce a hood that has been damaged in the past and repaired. Some drilling is required for installation. Attach to the forward hood hinge bolt in between the hinge and the hood, then drill and screw into place using sheet metal screws. Sold as a pair.
Features and Benefits:
Adds structural support to prevent hood buckling and cracking
Designed specifically for 1973-80 Chevrolet and GMC C/K trucks and SUVs
Can be used as reinforcement on repaired hoods
Durable construction for long-term reliability
Sold in pairs
Technical Information:
Application: 1973-80 Chevrolet/GMC C/K truck and SUV models
Installation: Requires drilling for secure mounting
Mounting: Attaches to forward hood hinge bolt
Includes: Hood braces for LH and RH sides
Finish: Raw steel ready for finishing
Chevrolet Truck Applications
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet Blazer
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet C10
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
1973 - 1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet C20
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
1973 - 1980 Chevrolet C20 Suburban
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet C30
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K10
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
1973 - 1980 Chevrolet K10 Suburban
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K20
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup
1973 - 1980 Chevrolet K20 Suburban
1977 - 1980 Chevrolet K30
1973 - 1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup
1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
GMC Truck Applications
1975 - 1978 GMC C15
1975 - 1978 GMC C15 Suburban
1973 - 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
1973 - 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban
1979 - 1980 GMC C1500
1979 - 1980 GMC C1500 Suburban
1975 - 1978 GMC C25
1975 - 1978 GMC C25 Suburban
1973 - 1974 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup
1973 - 1974 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban
1979 - 1980 GMC C2500
1979 - 1980 GMC C2500 Suburban
1975 - 1978 GMC C35
1973 - 1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup
1979 - 1980 GMC C3500
1973 - 1980 GMC Jimmy
1975 - 1978 GMC K15
1975 - 1978 GMC K15 Suburban
1973 - 1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup
1973 - 1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban
1979 - 1980 GMC K1500
1979 - 1980 GMC K1500 Suburban
1975 - 1978 GMC K25
1975 - 1978 GMC K25 Suburban
1973 - 1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup
1973 - 1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban
1979 - 1980 GMC K2500
1979 - 1980 GMC K2500 Suburban
1977 - 1978 GMC K35
1973 - 1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup
1979 - 1980 GMC K3500
Vehicle Fitment:
The Vehicle Fitment Guide is to be used as a general reference. The data has been provided by our suppliers and manufacturers and may contain errors or incorrect data. Always refer to a professional to verify correct fitment for your vehicle.
