Polyvance KEN-T880 Hood Strut Mount Repair Kit for Kenworth T880 Long Hood

Polyvance KEN-T880 Hood Strut Mount Repair Kit for Kenworth T880 Long Hood

• Polyvance KEN-T880 Hood Strut Mount Repair Kit restores damaged hood strut mounts on Kenworth T880 Metton long hoods. Kit includes aluminum reinforcement cups, PlastiFix adhesive, and all mounting hardware to repair rather than replace the hood.
• Features:
  • Two custom-cast aluminum cups (“reinforcement plugs”) that fit over hood bulges at strut mount locations.
  • Two cartridges of 2510 PlastiFix methacrylate adhesive plus mixer tips for strong bond to Metton material.
  • Hardware set with bolts, washers, and screws sized for securing reinforcement cups and OEM bracket.
  • Designed for Kenworth T880 LONG hood only; will not fit Short hood or Set-Forward Front Axle hoods.
• Includes:
  • Aluminum strut mount cup, driver side
  • Aluminum strut mount cup, passenger side
  • Two cartridges of 2510 PlastiFix adhesive
  • Two adhesive mixer tips
  • Hardware set:
    • Bolt to secure OEM strut bracket to reinforcement cup
    • Lock washers
    • Flat washers
    • Screws for perimeter securing of reinforcement cup
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Polyvance
  • Part Number: KEN-T880
  • Material / Finish: Cast aluminum cups; adhesive bonding surfaces
  • Adhesive Type: 2510 PlastiFix high performance methacrylate adhesive
  • Fasteners: Bolts, flat washers, lock washers, screws for cup mounting, OEM bracket attachment hardware
  • System Compatibility / Application: Kenworth T880 LONG hood with Metton material; replaces and reinforces hood strut mount points
  • Installation Requirements: EcoPrep or equivalent plastic cleaner; 9/64 inch drill bit; 6 #10 × 1 screws for securing cups; low strength thread locker; sandpaper / Roloc disks (25-60 grit) for surface prep
  • Performance: Reinforcement spreads load over a larger area; stronger bond than original strut brackets
  • Quantity: One complete kit including both sides, adhesive, reinforcement cups, mixer tips, and hardware
• The Polyvance Hood Strut Mount Repair Kit can also be referred to as Kenworth T880 Strut Mount Reinforcement Kit, KEN-T880 Strut Bracket Repair Kit, T880 Long Hood Repair Plug Kit, Strut Mount Cup Repair Set, Metton Hood Strut Mount Repair Kit

Polyvance supplies heavy truck repair components engineered to extend hood life. The KEN-T880 kit reinforces the strut mount area on Kenworth T880 LONG hoods using aluminum cups and PlastiFix adhesive to restore strength and avoid full hood replacement.

Q: Does this kit fit all Kenworth T880 hoods?
A: No. It only fits the LONG hood variant on Kenworth T880 with Metton/plastic panels. It does NOT fit Short hoods or Set-Forward Front Axle hoods.

Q: What tools or materials are needed beyond the kit?
A: You will need plastic cleaner (e.g., EcoPrep), adhesive applicator gun, 9/64 inch drill bit, Roloc disks or sandpaper (25-60 grit) for prep, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and low strength thread locker.

Q: How soon after installation can hood struts be used?
A: After the adhesive has cured fully per Polyvance recommendations—typically four hours minimum at room temperature, longer for full strength. Ensure surfaces are clean and cups fully bonded before installing struts.