I need ringers lactate
. I think I'll be replacing mine for sure!
Engine Hood Shock Absorber?
Le Mans Master
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
My 91 only had the one long strut-lock but have always known the mounts were there for the short struts,my 84 had these.I put the 2 short struts on the car with a fairly new main strut support,the hood would open so hard I thought the hood was going to break.I removed one of the short struts and it opens fast but still need to hold the hood as it opens to keep it from going forward too hard.
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
$8.50 each
http://www.theautopartsshop.com/sear...ext=S2SG430011
Hood Lift Support Sachs Clutches SG430011
Brand:
Part Number:SG430011
Price :$8.50
Additional Information
Warranty:
Category:Hood Lift Support
Description:Hood Lift Support
Condition:New
Req Qty:2
Note:Picture may be generic, please read description and check fitment notes.
http://www.theautopartsshop.com/sear...ext=S2SG430011
Hood Lift Support Sachs Clutches SG430011
Brand:
Part Number:SG430011
Price :$8.50
Additional Information
Warranty:
Category:Hood Lift Support
Description:Hood Lift Support
Condition:New
Req Qty:2
Note:Picture may be generic, please read description and check fitment notes.
Only problem is, how does one remove the old post on this bracket. I tired screwing off the bushing and it won't budge. Any ideas how to remove the old posts so bolts can be used to replace them. Looks like I can get all this at Home Despot.
Last edited by Flame Red; Mar 28, 2010 at 02:43 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Santa Maria CA
$69 a piece is way overpriced.
I got them for $8 a piece from Rock Auto.
Part #SG430011 for pre 89'
Nice improvement in ease of opening the hood. New ones are super stiff.
The ones I pulled would just flop in and out under their own weight.
I got them for $8 a piece from Rock Auto.
Part #SG430011 for pre 89'
Nice improvement in ease of opening the hood. New ones are super stiff.
The ones I pulled would just flop in and out under their own weight.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,515
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From: Windermere FL
How does one remove the old post on this bracket. I tired screwing off the bushing and it won't budge. Any ideas how to remove the old posts so bolts can be used to replace them. Looks like I can get all this at Home Despot.
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I just picked up 2 new lifts for my 87 vert today from auto zone. They went on great but My hood still feels like it weighs a ton. I can see a little difference but nothing like I was expecting. This is my 3rd C-4 and none really lifted very easy. Are any of these rated stronger that another?
Melting Slicks
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From: Lakeville MI
The upper posts are actually large D shaped rivets that are peened over on the backside of the brackets. You can cut off the peened over part and remove the post from the other side leaving a D shaped hole in the bracket. Be warned, this is a PIA since its a tight fit and the material is difficult to cut.
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
The upper posts are actually large D shaped rivets that are peened over on the backside of the brackets. You can cut off the peened over part and remove the post from the other side leaving a D shaped hole in the bracket. Be warned, this is a PIA since its a tight fit and the material is difficult to cut.
I am guessing the equivalent set of struts (if they existed at all) that has the clips on the end would not work without a 'ball' mount? Those straight posts don't seem to have anything to 'grip'. Maybe if I could cut a notch in the post and hold the unit in with some kind of e-clip. But there would be so much tension on there I bet it would just pop off violently.
Or maybe I could use a tap and die and just thread the end of the little post!
Last edited by Flame Red; Mar 30, 2010 at 02:20 PM.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09
Here you go, its offical, the 88 Vette only takes one shock..WW
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1459
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1459
Pro
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From: Sykesville Maryland
I just picked up 2 new lifts for my 87 vert today from auto zone. They went on great but My hood still feels like it weighs a ton. I can see a little difference but nothing like I was expecting. This is my 3rd C-4 and none really lifted very easy. Are any of these rated stronger that another?
I replaced mine last year with a set I bought on ebay with no noticeable improvement either. They claimed to be OEM.
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