Looking for hood strut part numbers
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Racer
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From: Landshut, Germany
Looking for hood strut part numbers
Hi,
I have a 1991, and I have ordered a replacement for the single hood strut. When I placed the order, I also ordered two of the smaller struts that were used on the C4s from the late 80s. The mounting points are still present on the 91, but I was wondering what other parts are required. I have seen a picture, and it looks like there is a bolt that accepts a cotter pin, as well as what appears to be a metal spacer.
Does anyone know what parts numbers these pieces are, and do they have an illustration of the assembly? I will be in the US in March, and I wanted to preorder them from a GM dealer in the area I will be visiting.
Thanks,
Ken
I have a 1991, and I have ordered a replacement for the single hood strut. When I placed the order, I also ordered two of the smaller struts that were used on the C4s from the late 80s. The mounting points are still present on the 91, but I was wondering what other parts are required. I have seen a picture, and it looks like there is a bolt that accepts a cotter pin, as well as what appears to be a metal spacer.
Does anyone know what parts numbers these pieces are, and do they have an illustration of the assembly? I will be in the US in March, and I wanted to preorder them from a GM dealer in the area I will be visiting.
Thanks,
Ken
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Hi,
I have a 1991, and I have ordered a replacement for the single hood strut. When I placed the order, I also ordered two of the smaller struts that were used on the C4s from the late 80s. The mounting points are still present on the 91, but I was wondering what other parts are required. I have seen a picture, and it looks like there is a bolt that accepts a cotter pin, as well as what appears to be a metal spacer.
Does anyone know what parts numbers these pieces are, and do they have an illustration of the assembly? I will be in the US in March, and I wanted to preorder them from a GM dealer in the area I will be visiting.
Thanks,
Ken
I have a 1991, and I have ordered a replacement for the single hood strut. When I placed the order, I also ordered two of the smaller struts that were used on the C4s from the late 80s. The mounting points are still present on the 91, but I was wondering what other parts are required. I have seen a picture, and it looks like there is a bolt that accepts a cotter pin, as well as what appears to be a metal spacer.
Does anyone know what parts numbers these pieces are, and do they have an illustration of the assembly? I will be in the US in March, and I wanted to preorder them from a GM dealer in the area I will be visiting.
Thanks,
Ken
I don't believe there should be issues with the retainers. I believe the originals were just retained by a washer and a spring type retainer BUT an e-clip of the correct ID and thickness would work equally as well as also would a push-nut. I don't recall the stud diameter but it should NOT be an issue. Here's what I believe an OE likely looked like:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1584521770-post17.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1584521770-post16.html
I believe the stud is likely something very close to M5 so an M5 e-clip or snap-ring with an M5 washer should do well.
Last edited by WVZR-1; Feb 9, 2014 at 04:16 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 253
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From: Landshut, Germany
Hi,
Thanks for the link to the pictures. Here are the links to the struts I purchased. The first link is for the extra pair I ordered, and the second link is to replace the original single strut that is on the car:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-USA-Made-Hood-Lift-Supports-Shocks-Struts-Arm-Props-Gas-Springs-4003-/141172731596?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&vxp=mtr&hash=item20de8ceecc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-USA-Made-Hood-Lift-Support-Shock-Strut-Arm-Prop-Gas-Spring-4972-/141172731578?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&vxp=mtr&hash=item20de8ceeba
I will be in Orlando in the second week of March. We are meeting family there for a week, and then driving down to Naples for two nights.
Ken
Not sure if I am allowed to post the ebay links. Please delete if this is not allowed
Thanks for the link to the pictures. Here are the links to the struts I purchased. The first link is for the extra pair I ordered, and the second link is to replace the original single strut that is on the car:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-USA-Made-Hood-Lift-Supports-Shocks-Struts-Arm-Props-Gas-Springs-4003-/141172731596?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&vxp=mtr&hash=item20de8ceecc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-USA-Made-Hood-Lift-Support-Shock-Strut-Arm-Prop-Gas-Spring-4972-/141172731578?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&vxp=mtr&hash=item20de8ceeba
I will be in Orlando in the second week of March. We are meeting family there for a week, and then driving down to Naples for two nights.
Ken
Not sure if I am allowed to post the ebay links. Please delete if this is not allowed
Last edited by KGV; Feb 10, 2014 at 01:41 PM.
