Mike Sr

My hood struts are shot. Is there a preferred brand that works better and last longer?

Mike Sr

Cherokee Nation

What year?

RicK T

GM supposedly came out with "new and improved" struts a few years ago. Or you can get good quality ones at Autozone, Advance Auto, Amazon, etc.

There are some suggestions and info in here:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-accident.html

Mike Sr

It's a 2006

Cherokee Nation

Yours lasted 10 years, they don't last forever. It depends on how often you open your hood. I got a pair at O'Rellys last year for a good price they should last longer then my 08 vette and Me!

LedZepper

When you go to remove the old struts, you will use a flat head screwdriver to pry out the retaining clips. You should place a towel underneath so when the screwdriver slips ... and it will ... you won't scratch the pretty car. It's also helps to have someone hold the hood up while you work. Good Luck!

Welker1

I have an '06 as well, about 2 years ago, the struts to my rear hatch stated to go bad, replace them and the hood struts at the same time with the GM struts ... figure they lasted that long, why take a chance with an aftermarket brand. As LedZepper said, use a towel and it helps to have a second person, I had my wife hold the hood & hatch while I replaced them.

EnviedC6

I just bought replacements for my 05. I used Amazon and bought Strong Arm 6330's.

http://amzn.com/B009PF8FYY

GOLD72

Had to replace a hood strut on the 06Z at five years. But the 07 vert is now 9 years old and both hood struts are still holding but do seem weaker than new. I can also tell that the rear trunk struts are starting to get weak too.

blittle

If I need to replace mine someday, that will be the way I go....

CMS, USAF....Congrats and thank you for your service!

pahlbfishn

I get all my struts at Rock Auto. They seem to have the best price.

Scuba Ghost

I never heard of a hood strut going bad.

Mad*Max

I have an 07 and I bought them off of Amazon but I only changed the one that went bad. They were made in Germany or USA I believe...

The Clevite Kid

On my 2006 convertible, the tonneau cover struts were the first to go, and the MOST DIFFICULT to change. Eventually the trunk and hood struts got weaker and weaker. I used all GM products from Gene Culley.

thehaggis

I used the Strong Arms (6330) as well. Hood goes up, stays up.

owc6

If you own it long enough, they will eventually let go when the weather goes cool and leave a dent in your head. Ask me how I know.

It did take 8 years, however. I just bought a set at the local auto parts store. I figure they will outlast the car.

Marcho Polo

I recently purchased the 6330's on Amazon and they work great! Snap in place in seconds and you're good to go.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X7FEOHA..._D6r0wb523K6BS

Welker1

Thank you

thehaggis

Here are some pics I took when I switched out my hood and hatch struts.. https://goo.gl/photos/YqEmY5eVkkhxtXdw5

salt6

I just put these on yesterday too.