I have a 2.5" Fiberglass hood on my '85 camaro. I have a buddy that has an '84 and he uses a low compression strut for his fiberglass hood so that the hood goes down easy yet it is able to keep the hood up as well. Does anybody know where I can get these struts with a low compression?

 

Lucky for me my old hood (IROC Hood Weighs 61lbs) it blew my struts....and now with my Daytona Hood (2.5" Cowl Weighs 40lbs) uses them with ease.

So I would say your best bet is either ask your buddy or junkyard struts...

P.S. Let me know about the low compressions struts though as I wouldnt mind new ones....

 

I think I saw some low-comp struts in a jegs mag.

 

FOUND THEM.....FOUND THEM.....FOUND THEM.......FOUND THEM.....

http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_vi...dProduct=24379

They Have High Tension And Low Tension

P.S. Check for fitment first, as these are quick release and bolt right into the hood instead of on the hinge.

 

I got mine at advance

http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...pe=565&PTSet=A

 

Do you have a fiberglass hood?

If so they dont put to much tension on the hood?

I had a pair of new stock replacements and they would barely let me close the hood without maybe cracking the hood. I put my blown ones in and boom...hood goes up easy as hell and down pretty good...still a little strong for me but they'll do.

 

Yes, fiberglass cowl.

It goes up & down very smooth & easy. I just put them on yesterday.