With the V codes in front on my Ex, it's nearly all I can do just to reach the latch on the underside of the hood to close it when it's up. With that bumper sticking out that far, I'd literally have to stand on the bumper to reach the hood.

 

Or just slide out to one side and grab the hood closer down by the hinge...lower to where you can easily put your hand on it...so you can close it.

Stewart

 

I'd like to think that I would have thought of that when the need finally arises.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...l#post15841570


One available in So Cal.

 

Too far away and no winch mount.

 

This is what I have to do. I am basically 6'1" and there is no way to reach the latch on my hood.

 

Ben, you're not going to reach from standing in front of the plow no matter how tall you are