1973-79 Ford Truck Hood Hinges
3.0 (1 review)$1,365.99
Billet aluminum hood hinges for lowered 1973–79 Ford trucks, mounting to the firewall in place of the inner fenders. Unfinished or black Cerakote finish.
Install Level: Advanced
For lowered trucks only. Not for stock ride height.
Requires removing the inner fenders, plus some cutting and fabrication.
The factory antenna needs modifying to clear.
SKU: FFG-7379-HH
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Custom Lowered Truck Solution
Fat Fender Garage Precision Hood Hinges - When Stock Just Won't Cut It
Your lowered '73-'79 Ford deserves hinges that work. These billet aluminum hood hinges deliver the smooth operation you've been looking for, built to last decades while your truck keeps turning heads.
Engineered for the Real World
No more wrestling with your hood or worrying about weak factory hinges failing when you need them most. These billet pieces give you that solid, confident feel every time you pop the hood – whether you're showing off your engine bay or diving into weekend maintenance.
Built Specifically for Lowered Trucks
These aren't universal hinges trying to do everything. We designed them for builders who've ditched the inner fenders and dropped their trucks low. You get clean firewall mounting exactly where those inner fenders used to live, giving your engine bay that custom, uncluttered look you're after.
What You Need to Know Before You Order:
Your truck needs to be set up right for these hinges to work their magic:
• Inner fenders must be removed – These mount where your inner fenders used to live
• Lowered vehicle required – Designed for slammed trucks, not stock height
• Firewall mounting – Clean, direct attachment to your firewall
• Some fabrication required – You'll need to do some cutting for perfect fitment
• Antenna modification needed – Factory antenna will need work to clear
If you're already committed to that clean, these hinges complete your vision.
Fits 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 Ford pickup trucks - lowered applications only
Billet aluminum hood hinges
Application: 1973-79 Ford pickup trucks; lowered applications only
Mounting: direct to the firewall in the space vacated by the inner fenders
Requires inner fenders removed
Requires some cutting and fabrication
Requires factory antenna modification for clearance
Published finishes: Unfinished; Black Cerakote
Installation manual: PDF published
Listed price 1365.99 USD
Questions? Talk to the FFG Team
For fitment questions or build-specific guidance, the FFG team has you covered.
Email: info@fatfender.com
Call: (480) 621-6072
Requires the inner fenders to be removed; the hinges mount directly to the firewall.
Not designed for stock ride height. Some cutting and fabrication is required and the factory antenna needs modification.
