Strange problem with hood
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Strange problem with hood
Picked up new set of lift supports for hood bought strongarm #4422 (they are for steel hood) won't hold hood open. SoI picked up another set to try same thing. The hood was off the car for an engine change. Any ideas?
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
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Re: Strange problem with hood
The only thing I can think of is try these brands.
There as good as you can get. Especially the Stabilus and is what has been holding a heavy steel 2in cowl hood up. No problem.
Oreillys = http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...d=lift+support
Autozone = http://www.autozone.com/collision-bo...835_2816_1568/
Here they are installed.
There as good as you can get. Especially the Stabilus and is what has been holding a heavy steel 2in cowl hood up. No problem.
Oreillys = http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...d=lift+support
Autozone = http://www.autozone.com/collision-bo...835_2816_1568/
Here they are installed.
Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; Jul 27, 2015 at 11:14 AM.
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From: Louisville, KY
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 385 Fastburn
Transmission: T-5
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Re: Strange problem with hood
If it's below 50 degrees outside then the struts don't work as well or at all even if they are new replacements. Being gas struts when they get cold they lose a bit a strength (same goes for the hatch).
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