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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 10:50 AM
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Hood shocks

I know this may sound stupid but which way is the hood shocks supposed to go the ones I have on now the Chrome Rod is attached to the hood and the cylinder attached to the fenders I've seen some are the other way around will it hurt anything either way or should they be a specific way thanks in advance

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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 11:28 AM
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Hood shocks

Thanks nice camaro ...I thought they were supposed to be the other way wonder if it hurts it any being the other way
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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Re: Hood shocks

Cylinder to the hood rod to the fender is the proper way.
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 05:32 PM
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