JETS C3-C4

Agree with this method just to be safe when the scissor support is removed. I have done this the same way. Good advice.

Joe K

Rock Auto does rock! Ordered the struts Tuesday the 19th received them Friday the 22nd. I felt that was pretty quick. Put them on last night. Took less than 45 minutes. Did have to unbolt the scissors support. Now it is easier to lift and closes much softer.

Thank everyone for all of the help and advise.

JETS C3-C4

Which brand did you order?

I ordered Stabilus brand from them but see they are not listed now. They do not help much until hood is up about halfway. Not impressed with the Stabilus brand. I even returned for replacement and the replacements were not any better. Can you describe how your work thru the motion of raising the hood?

I just looked again at Rock Auto and the show Sachs with the identical part number of the Stabulis, SG430011. I did a search and 3 brands are from the same manufacturer, Stabulis, ZF and Sachs. German based company but manufacture plants all over the world. My Stabulis were made in Mexico.

Joe K

I ordered the AMS Automotive, AMS 4003. Not sure if any are left as they were limited when I ordered. They were only $6 and some change with $6 shipping.

I would say these don't help until the hood is about a 3rd of the way up but it made a huge difference because neither were operating before. You may want to check out adding the late model long strut. I believe I saw them listed too. Not sure where you would obtain or if you could fab the mounting hardware.

HTH,

Joe K

jts90vette

Yours aren't missing, the 1990 model year did not come equipped with the struts other than the prop rod strut.

paul1988

My 88 came with only one small strut. I replaced it last week end with a new one from Monroe. The hood now stays open without the long strut. So I guess only one might be enough? Your mileage may vary!

The Green Hornet

Is that on the passenger side?, what number strut did you use.

paul1988

Yes it was on the passenger side.
the part number I used is Monroe 901720. About $7 or so.

​​​​​​The strut I removed was completely shot, it was moving freely without any resistance

The Green Hornet

My small strut came today so I of course had to install it, have to hold on to the hood at a certain point when opening it or it takes off by it self.

gpierce

My 88 35th Anniversary has 1 small strut on the passenger side and a big one on the drivers side. The big one is also pressurized. These are 100% original and how it came from the factory.