Good Evening! So my kids and I have been working on a 1990 240 DL wagon so they learn how to turn a wrench and I have a question. I've been reading how the hood hinges are useless and bend all the time, and I've bent two new sets so far. Is there an alternative, such as a hinge and then a stabilizer rod to hold the hood up? Thank you for any alternatives you can provide. Thanks!

Jeff