What a difference!!!
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Denville NJ
What a difference!!!
I just finished my upgrade from the scissor hood support to the hydraulic piston and I can't believe the difference :D I used to struggle with the hood every time I had to lift it. Now, I pop the hood, pull it up about 10" and the hood springs open with no assist from me. One of the most practical upgrades yet.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,970
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From: Denville NJ
Re: What a difference!!! (CG77VETTE)
All the catalog companies offer the kit but I got mine from Chris at Superior Chevrolet. The parts I recieved were as follows:
1 long gas charged strut
1 hood bracket
1 wheel well bracket
2 short gas charged struts
This kit converts the scissor to the newer gas charged system. Simple bolt on installation using existing holes and hardware.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/1999...ood/hoodp1.asp
This article gives a step-by-step. Have someone with you to hold up the hood just in case. It made me feel alot safer.
[Modified by CG77VETTE, 11:39 PM 2/29/2004]
1 long gas charged strut
1 hood bracket
1 wheel well bracket
2 short gas charged struts
This kit converts the scissor to the newer gas charged system. Simple bolt on installation using existing holes and hardware.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/1999...ood/hoodp1.asp
This article gives a step-by-step. Have someone with you to hold up the hood just in case. It made me feel alot safer.
[Modified by CG77VETTE, 11:39 PM 2/29/2004]
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: OH
Re: What a difference!!! (JSA 007)
hmm, I never "struggled" to open the hood :confused: All you guys must have a lead lining or something :skep:
:jester :cheers:
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Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Re: What a difference!!! (CG77VETTE)
My 86 does not have the scissor :confused:
Tell me more about this upgrade
:cheers:
Edit.......I should have read all the posts :crazy:
:cheers:
[Modified by AGENT 86, 7:10 AM 3/1/2004]
Tell me more about this upgrade
:cheers:
Edit.......I should have read all the posts :crazy:
:cheers:
[Modified by AGENT 86, 7:10 AM 3/1/2004]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Ft. Walton Bch. Florida
Re: What a difference!!! (AGENT 86)
I used a later model lift on my car. I got it from a salvage shop but I don't remember what year vette it came out of. I had to do a little mod to my lower brace to make it work. Just cut a little slot.Total cost $50