Convertible Top Lid Struts
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: DeBary Florida
Convertible Top Lid Struts
I've gotten a lot of good information from the Forum over the years and for a change just wanted to share some.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: DeBary Florida
Actually it really wan't bad at all .... had them both installed in about 20 minutes... the biggest pita was finding something to hold the lid up, ended up using an adjustable paint roller extension.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I thought the OP was talking the lid that covers the top...not the trunk lid? My trunk lid is fine but the other drops when you go to put the top down.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bel Air MD
I was talking about replacing the struts on the cover that you open to put the convertible top up/down. I also did the rear deck lid. That was a snap, like 10 minutes.
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Racer
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From: DeBary Florida
Don't be confused.. the link in my previous post carries these struts as well as trunk hood etc. etc. Easy install.
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8th Gear
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From: Chicago IL
Part numbers for struts
the original GM pn is :10275941. the replacement can be found at RockAuto for $10 ea: SACHS SG430019. I found it a bit tricky to install since you need to close tonneu, open trunk, close trunk, open tonneu, etc but it only took a total of 20 minutes to change.
You'll probably also want to change the trunk lid struts at same time. Also $10 at RockAuto: SACHSSG430020
You'll probably also want to change the trunk lid struts at same time. Also $10 at RockAuto: SACHSSG430020
I've gotten a lot of good information from the Forum over the years and for a change just wanted to share some.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Maine
I've gotten a lot of good information from the Forum over the years and for a change just wanted to share some.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Part # SG430019
Latest price $9.42 each as of today
Total for 2 with shipping $24.20
Bob
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: DeBary Florida
Latest price @ http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563
Total for 2 shipped = $29.90
Lifetime Warranty as opposed to 12 months.
Some people, like myself, might consider the extra $6.00 worth it to get the Lifetime Warranty depending on how long they intend on keeping their Vette. Just a thought.
Cruising
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From: Florida
2001 Corvette convertible tonneau cover lift replacement
I've gotten a lot of good information from the Forum over the years and for a change just wanted to share some.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
Just had to replace the struts on my 2004 Vert and wanted to share this info. I'm sure that those of us who haven't yet replaced them will be needing to replace them soon. Here ya go...the OEM part number for the 2 struts is 10275941, they are made by "Stabilus", retail for around $32.00 each from GM.
Just purchased the same "Stabilus" struts with a lifetime warranty from here http://stores.ebay.com/Lift-Supports...id=p4340.l2563 for $32.00 for both! They also carry fender,coupe & hood struts. Ordered on Thursday.....Received on Tuesday.
I am looking to replace the tonneau cover lift / hinge mechanisms as it wants to close on my hand and arm when I am raising or lowering the convertible top into the trunk. I ordered new ones for the trunk as that should be easy. I cannot seem to sort / search by the right words to get the tonneau cover as I think that requires different parts than the actual trunk lid. What do they call that tonneau cover so I can search for right parts. Thank you
Melting Slicks
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From: Havre de Grace Maryland
I am looking to replace the tonneau cover lift / hinge mechanisms as it wants to close on my hand and arm when I am raising or lowering the convertible top into the trunk. I ordered new ones for the trunk as that should be easy. I cannot seem to sort / search by the right words to get the tonneau cover as I think that requires different parts than the actual trunk lid. What do they call that tonneau cover so I can search for right parts. Thank you
