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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Fiberglass hood supports

I recently replaced my stock steel hood with a Daytona style fiberglass hood. I was told I had to remove the hood supports and find other less powerful struts. I was wondering if anyone knows the part number I need.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Re: Fiberglass hood supports

go to your local parts store and ask for the struts for a fiberglass hood. thats all you got to do. thats all i did. if you use the stock ones you more than likely crack the hood closing it. be carefull on the highway, watch the corners you may need to pin them.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Re: Fiberglass hood supports

thanks. I'll do that.
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