RE: Hood Strut Rod help
YES - I have done this and reported all about it fully on this forum last month.
I pulled the clip partially off center and then popped the ball into the strut. I then pushed the clip back in place and it locks it down.
I have read that some folks have not moved the clip at all and it still pops into place anyway.
Do not remove the factory installed prop rod - just in case of strut failure.