Hey all,

I'm looking to replace the hood and hatch struts/lifts/supports on my '87 IROC.

Looks like part numbers are as follows:

Hood:
GM# 14019157
AC Delco# 510-305

Hatch:
GM# 16604426
AC Delco# 510-510

Anybody know if these are correct? Are the AC Delco & GM parts identical?

Only place I've found them listed online is gmpartsdirect, but they are pretty expensive.

I ran a search on the boards and found that some people used parts from AutoZone or PartsAmerica. Any idea on the part numbers & brands on these items? Are they strong enough to hold the hatch & hood? Do they fit right in using the same fittings and are they the correct size/length???

I don't mind the 3rd party items as long as they're a direct replacement (and can hold the incredible mass that is the hatch!)

Thanks in advance!
mr.bri

 

Do not get GM hood or hatch struts. They are too expensive and fail after a short time. My original hood struts lasted 1-1/2 yrs. I replaced them with GM ones. Again 1-1/2 years later they wouldn't hold up the hood. I purchased ProLift brand hood struts from Pep Boys at that time. They have a lifetime warranty. They STILL hold up the hood (admittedly a bit weaker now) over 7 years later. I recommend getting aftermarket struts from your auto parts store that have a lifetime warranty. Also for the rear hatch, get the ones for the heaviest rear spoiler and rear window wiper motor. They will be a lot stronger. I replaced the rear struts (again ProLift brand) on my 88 IROC 2 years ago. They still push the hatch up right away fully when you release the hatch by key or with the solenoid.

Lon

 

Thanks Lon!

I haven't checked Pep Boys yet, but do you know the part numbers or sizes that fit? Are the fittings/attachments the same, so it's an even swap?

Thanks for the information, it sounds like the way to go, especially with the warranty!

Brian

 

Pep Boys ProLift hatch strut number: 0-37495-92002 (from my receipt) $37.99 ea. I purchased these in 5/00. I called PB recently. They said they have changed brands of struts. They still have a lifetime warranty though. I haven't had a chance to verify this in the store yet.

Lon

 

You can go to autozone too. I have an extra job with them and thats where I got mine replaced. They were so strong I had to keep the hatch from shooting up on its own.LOL theyre about 35-40 buck s for the back pair and about 20-25 for the front

 

Wow! Thanks guys! :hail:

I have both stores close by so I have options. I was just worried that the parts wouldn't be strong enough to hold the hood or especially the hatch. I use a golf club right now and it looks like it's going to snap anyday.

And the lifetime warranty is a big bonus!

Brian

 

I put Autozone's on my 88 less than 2 years ago and they've failed. The IROC has been mostly stored in the garage the past year so those shocks/hood struts shood have lasted much longer. I wish there was a way to adapt and make it so that there were double struts on each side; these are hella heavy hoods! Nitro

 

Same here, Autozones 2 1/2 years ago and already failed. Mine has been in climate controlled storage.

Sounds like a good product for TDS to offer.