NEW HOODXPRESS MODELS

Several new applications for the HoodXpress line of automatic truck-hood-control products are available from
the Litens Automotive Group.

HoodXpress is an automatic truck-hood opening system designed to help the trucker or mechanic get to the
engine more easily with a new level of safety and convenience. “Easily installed on new or older vehicles,” the company says, it opens and closes truck hoods with the touch of a key fob.

The new applications available are for the pre-2003 International 9900i & 9900ix, Mack CH Series, Western
Star 4964 FX, 4900 FA, and EX Series, and pre-2003 Freightliner Classic and Classic XL models. Initially, the
product was only available for Peterbilt 379 and Kenworth W900 tractors.

Installation involves drilling four 5/16-in holes in the side of the hood to attach the hood lift bracket on the inside. In most cases these bolts will be covered by replacing the name badge, Litens says. Existing springs and cables are kept, and it’s recommended that existing hood latches stay in place as well. A sealed electric motor does the work, and wiring is a simple matter of connecting the power unit to the alternator (or other 12-volt power source) by attaching a power and ground wire. Installation takes about an hour using simple hand tools.

The hood can still be opened manually. The key fob control can activate the hood within a distance of 10-15 ft.


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  • Hi I’m new here but have a 96 w900L with new Jones hood gaveling trouble getting hood open thought new hood would be lighter but not the deal. Can you get me a price on this product in need I can’t keep lifting this thing. Thanks

    • I have tried calling everywhere texting and emailing every person that I can find involved with Hoodxpress and I am having no luck at all so if you could help me I would appreciate it
      Thank you so much