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Old 08-27-2009, 01:34 AM   #1
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New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
Basically, the tittle says it. Do i need to get new, lower tension, hood struts for my 89 Iroc if i get a new fiberglass hood? I heard that the fiberglass could crack/become weak when its pulled down to close it because of its low weight compared to the steel hood. Is this an actual problem?

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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
Yes, it's a real possible problem.

Look for lifts specifically for the 82-84 SMC-Surface Molded Compound (like fiberglass) hoods. Those are a lower/"weaker" lift pressure.
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
I have a fiberglass hood from the junkyard that was damaged by not switching the struts. Some people find or trade others with worn out/weaker ones as a cheap alternative to buying new.
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Old 08-27-2009, 02:01 AM   #4
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
if yours are good i have a set of worn but not bad ones if your willing to trade? they just wont hold my steel hood up well i think they would be fine with fiberglass
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
Wow, thanks for all the quick replies... I love this place haha. And i might take you up on that polaris. Just let me get back to you in the morning. Thanks again everyone.

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Oh yeah, my struts are in good condition btw
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
I bought a set of the 82-83 hood shocks from a local GM dealer for like $100.00.....they are the best....and a great investment..
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
well this kind of fits in here. what is the wait difference between a stock steel hood and a 4" cowl fiberglass hood?
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
We have the hood and hatch strut kits all broken out for you guys with the options vrs the correct retention weight.

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Old 08-28-2009, 06:08 PM   #9
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
Nice site, the prices seem good, and how can you beat free shipping?

One problem tho, unless im blind, I couldnt find "82-92 Camaro Hood Struts to hold a Fiberglass Hood."

Correct me if im wrong tho.
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Re: New Hood Stuts for Fiberglass Hood?
i have a harwood cowl hood, and i use worn out hood struts from steel hoods and they work great for this situation done it twice
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