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Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
First off, I apologize if this is in the wrong board.
When I bought this 88 IROC, it didn't have any hood struts. I have a new set of struts, but I need some sort of clip to hold it in and I'm not sure what they are. I found this clip in the trunk of the car and it seems to work, but when I searched for them I couldn't find them. It closely resemble the clip used on the door lock rod. Any help would be appreciated, sorry if this is a stupid question!
Re: Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
The clip you need goes where the rubber line transitions to the hard line.It should open, so it can slip into place.There is also a small bracket that bolts to the strut, which the brake line fits into.That clip holds it inplace.
Re: Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
lol, it's all good, I should have specified in the title. I actually got a set of the clips I needed for the struts from a member! Thank you everyone for your replies, it's greatly appreciated.
Re: Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
that second reply threw me off! First pic looks like the clip that holds the throttle &/or cruise control cable on.Hood strut is completely different from both brake & pic.
Re: Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
Originally Posted by gt4373
Original Poster Clearly Says "Hood Struts".
Those are positively OEM hood strut retainers. I have 4 of these cars and only one still has the OEM struts and that is the retainer. (and there a bear to get off without bending them) The after market struts come with a different type of retainer. I know this issues was subsequently solved but I'm throwing in my 5 cents (inflation) so that anybody who reads this thread in the future can have certainty.
Re: Anyone know what these clips are called or where to get them?
Originally Posted by John Hagan
First off, I apologize if this is in the wrong board.
When I bought this 88 IROC, it didn't have any hood struts. I have a new set of struts, but I need some sort of clip to hold it in and I'm not sure what they are. I found this clip in the trunk of the car and it seems to work, but when I searched for them I couldn't find them. It closely resemble the clip used on the door lock rod. Any help would be appreciated, sorry if this is a stupid question!
It's Called A Retainer #14036396,That Is The Correct Part In Your Pic,It Was Used On The Old Style Struts From The Factory And Is No Longer Available Since New Struts Now Come With Their Own Retainers. It's #18 In The Drawing.
02-01-2016, 11:58 AM
that second reply threw me off! First pic looks like the clip that holds the throttle &/or cruise control cable on.Hood strut is completely different from both brake & pic. 
