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Mar 22, 2010 | 06:55 PM

dsmithh

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Engine Hood Shock Absorber?

I have been researching much about headlight motor rebuilding lately, and finally got around to pulling out the drivers side light assembly this past weekend. I noticed on the passenger side, a device looking much like a small shock absorber on the inboard side of the right side head light. On the drivers side, I noticed the same kind of mounts, but no 'shock'. We have only had this car for 9 months, so I do not have much of the history of it. However, I believe if a part was meant to be there, it should be there. If you know about this part, and what it is called....I would appreciate hearing about it. Then I can start my search for one!

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:10 PM

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Autozone has them,, like $19 each if I recall...

This is the best and easiset mod you can do,,, my hood will stay open at a 45 degree angle with the new hood shocks

Mighty-Lift / Support Lifts $17.99
For your 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L FI 8cyl

Part Number: F95056
Weight: 0.098 lbs
Notes: Hood 2 required
Extended Length: 6.38 in.
Compressed Length: 4.93 in.
Shaft Diameter: 10 mm.
Electric Terminals: No
Body Diameter: 22 mm.
Shaft Connection: Blade
Special Mounting Instructions: No
Quantity: Each sold separate
Body Connection: Blade
Stroke: 1.45

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...uestid=1159260

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Mar 22, 2010 | 07:13 PM

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You didn't say what year, so I'll assume 1984-1989 since I think they are the only years to use those small gas assist struts.

Mid America has them.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-3-382-946.html

Part# 609-625 Corvette Hood Opening Assist Cylinder, 2 Required

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:18 PM

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$69.99

I need ringers lactate

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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so I'll assume 1984-1989 since I think they are the only years to use those small gas assist struts.

The later cars ( my '90 at least ) had the mounts but did not come with the small strut installed

Partsladi has them for $18 / pr
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85...Q5fAccessories

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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I believe they only came with the one shock on the passenger side. My 89 only has the shock on the passenger side. Though, it may help if you also put a shock on the driver side. My hood stays up no problem with only one shock.

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LD85

Autozone has them,, like $19 each if I recall...

This is the best and easiset mod you can do,,, my hood will stay open at a 45 degree angle with the new hood shocks

Mighty-Lift / Support Lifts $17.99
For your 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L FI 8cyl

The interesting thing is Autozone doesn't list those for 89. They don't even list any hood shocks at all from what I can tell.

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:28 PM

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Thanks to all for the quick replies. My car is an '88, and looks like the Autozone down the road has these in stock.

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Mar 22, 2010 | 07:28 PM

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My 89 only has 1 of the small shocks on the passanger side , I have seen another 89 also with only 1 of the shocks on the same side as mine so your car may have come from the factory with just 1 of these shocks plus the long hood shock on the drivers side....WW

Mar 22, 2010 | 08:11 PM

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The interesting thing is Autozone doesn't list those for 89. They don't even list any hood shocks at all from what I can tell.

I bought two for my 85, they fit perfect and work great,,

Mar 22, 2010 | 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LD85

$69.99

I need ringers lactate

Wow!
I didn't even pay attention to the price before I posted that link.

Mar 22, 2010 | 08:24 PM

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Wow!
I didn't even pay attention to the price before I posted that link.

I was skeptical about the AZ parts, but they worked great and I picked them up locally.....

AZ will take then back if you don't like them,,, but oyu will

Mar 22, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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Same as my 88. With 2 of these and the long support the clam shell will stay anywhere between open and closed.

Mar 23, 2010 | 12:32 AM

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I'd like it to where when you pop the hood, the hood raises all the way up by itself. I've heard of a few of these doing this. And I believe someone said Gordon Killbrew stated they all should do that.

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:05 AM

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You can open the hood with one finger with the 2 new props or lift assists, whatever they are called,,,

mine does not open half way, but it will lift very easily and stay open at half way.

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:05 AM

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I would love to have something like this for my 90 but I don't see where I have the mounting bracket for them. Can someone please post a picture that shows these mounts so I can look to see if I have them?

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:37 AM

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$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.