Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (Southern Comfort)
My 85 still has the scissor, but the gas shocks push the hood up higher than the scissor engagement point so I have to push the scissor forward to make sure it would catch if the hood every did try to come down.
What I am saying is the these shocks push the hood "up" as far as the extended scissor mechanism will allow it to travel.
What I am saying is the these shocks push the hood "up" as far as the extended scissor mechanism will allow it to travel.
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (85vet)
Thanks for the part #'s. I found the struts at autoparts.com for 14.81 each. Same info as autozone only less expensive!!!!
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2- 95056 RNB ; [Lift Support] Mighty Lift; Gas Charged; Hood $14.81each $29.63 Total
of course plus shipping
:cheers:
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2- 95056 RNB ; [Lift Support] Mighty Lift; Gas Charged; Hood $14.81each $29.63 Total
of course plus shipping
:cheers:
jim did you order me 2 two? :cheers: :lurk:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (Southern Comfort)
is this in addition to the big strut or do you still have the scissors on the pass side.
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (ld85)
Larry, if you do go with the gas charged hood support, you may find you have too much lift. When they first went to the gas charged supports they eliminated the assist cylinder on the opposite side. So if you get the gas charged support, it will mount on the driver's side (which will also be more convienient for you scissor guys) and you will remove the assist rod near the passenger side hood hinge. Look here:
http://www.btinternet.com/~ray_quayl...d_hospital.pdf
for a paper I wrote a few years ago with some info on this.
http://www.btinternet.com/~ray_quayl...d_hospital.pdf
for a paper I wrote a few years ago with some info on this.
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (Southern Comfort)
be carful with that scissors....lol mine collapsed and the hood fell on my head. I replaced it with the upgrade strut and I still have the two little ones...(dead) I wonder if it would help at all to replace those too....for 17 bucks its maybe worth a shot.
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (Southern Comfort)
be carful with that scissors....lol mine collapsed and the hood fell on my head. I replaced it with the upgrade strut and I still have the two little ones...(dead) I wonder if it would help at all to replace those too....for 17 bucks its maybe worth a shot.
I guarantee you that from 45 degrees to the top takes almost no effort.
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (ld85)
Oh yes ....the strut on the drivers side makes it effortless..But I was thinking the other two would help save the big one some effort. And me of course :yesnod:
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (Southern Comfort)
replaced my stuts a few minutes ago <87>...shows some improvement!! part# 4003..strong arm gas charged<..still sourcing the main strut, which is spring asisted. no hinge...<89's> have gas and were the replacement..for the earlier models...anyone know that part#
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (vettek50)
replaced my stuts a few minutes ago <87>...shows some improvement!! part# 4003..strong arm gas charged<..still sourcing the main strut, which is spring asisted. no hinge...<89's> have gas and were the replacement..for the earlier models...anyone know that part#
Part # A95250 $60
Or
http://www.expressautoparts.com/stor...tegory=SHOCAMS
[Modified by ld85, 11:38 AM 8/30/2003]
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (ld85)
Mine takes me and @ 6 bikini clad women, so needless to say, I dont open my hood often! :lolg:
Good tip. I NEED a pair of those assist cylinders. Good luck, and...
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (ld85)
I did this too about a month or 2 ago. Noticeable difference from +45*. What I think we are all hoping for, is a hood that 'pops' open. It's my understanding that adjusting the springs at the hood latch will do this. Haven't done it yet 'cuz I don't have a wrench big enough. Anyone know how big that dang adjusting nut is? It's huge!
By the way, I got my struts at Carquest or Napa for $15 each.
Kirk :seeya
By the way, I got my struts at Carquest or Napa for $15 each.
Kirk :seeya
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Re: Found 1985 Hood Struts for $16 (MtlSphere)
The invoice shows 819-5311 and yes Napa online does not except it.
Try 8195311 and you will access the part :yesnod:
Looks like store numbers and online are a little different.
Try 8195311 and you will access the part :yesnod:
Looks like store numbers and online are a little different.
