Stop fighting with universal junk that never lines up. These HotMetalFab two-piece brackets bolt straight to the factory hood hinge bolts on every 1st Gen Tundra, hold any pod perfectly, and let you swap the top plate if you change lights later. Clean, strong, and built like the rest of your truck.
Why Every 1st Gen Owner Ends Up Buying These
- 100% bolt-on – uses factory hood bolts (loosen, slide tighten)
- Two-piece design with interchangeable top plates – run Baja S2s today, LP6s tomorrow
- Thick 3/16" steel – zero flex, zero rattle
- Multiple mounting patterns – Baja Designs, Rigid, Diode Dynamics, KC, everything fits
- Sold as a pair – driver + passenger
- Raw steel – paint or powder to match your build
Install = 15 Minutes & a 10mm
- Loosen three hood bolts per side (don’t remove)
- Slide main bracket under hinge
- Bolt on your choice of top plate
- Torque to spec, mount lights, own the night
No cowl trimming, no hood alignment issues, no excuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it mess up my hood alignment?
Nope — bolts never come all the way out. Hood stays factory-perfect.
What lights fit?
Every major pod on the market. We include the most common top plates; extras available if you run something weird.
Access Cab or Double Cab?
Both — same hood, same brackets.
Lead time?
3–5 days max. Usually ships next day.
Powder coat?
Ships raw. Paint yourself or add our black texture powder for extra.