| Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY | |
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Ironclad-454 Enthusiast
Name : Nate Age : 41 Location : Oklahoma Joined : 2008-11-22 Post Count : 162 Merit : 9
| Subject: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:21 pm | |
| Okay I know its not rocket science but still, I'm gonna brag about it anyway. All thats needed is 2 new struts - $25 ea from O'really's (my nickname for them) As well as something to prop the hood with or a friend that doesn't mind holding it for the whole 2 min this takes, and a small flathead screwdriver. Now open hood (duh ) prop hood or have friend hold in upright position. and locate small slot's in either end of struts. Top looks like this Slide screwdriver between metal retainer clip and strut mount. Pry gently and give a slight tug, should come right off. repeat with smaller end on fender and replace by simply snapping new strut into place. End result, no more hood smacking me in the back of the head when I'm working on it. Please don't mind the dirty engine compartment, its winter here in the north 40 and it doesn't make sense to me to clean it ATM. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8072 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:49 pm | |
| Glad to see they're not expensive. | |
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Ironclad-454 Enthusiast
Name : Nate Age : 41 Location : Oklahoma Joined : 2008-11-22 Post Count : 162 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:03 pm | |
| I was glad too. I didn't quite know what to expect since I'm a complete newbie to these cars. I was quite pleased. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 64 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:03 pm | |
| Happy to say mine feel as strong as new still. $25 seems kind of cheap though, let us know how well they work in the cold, and a few months from now. | |
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Ironclad-454 Enthusiast
Name : Nate Age : 41 Location : Oklahoma Joined : 2008-11-22 Post Count : 162 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:36 pm | |
| They seem pretty strong, they seem like they are slightly thicker than the factory one's. I'll definitely check how they open when the weather turns colder again.
Glad to hear yours are still working for you. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 64 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:13 pm | |
| I thought they looked sturdier than oem in your pics. | |
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Ironclad-454 Enthusiast
Name : Nate Age : 41 Location : Oklahoma Joined : 2008-11-22 Post Count : 162 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:06 pm | |
| Well its 22 degrees out and I opened the hood to check the oil while filling the tank and it opened nice and smoothly without any trouble. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:11 pm | |
| what size did you get? or did you have the parts guy look up an oem replacement? _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 64 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:15 pm | |
| O'Reilly shows it is a Mighty Lift product, no specs provided online. | |
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Ironclad-454 Enthusiast
Name : Nate Age : 41 Location : Oklahoma Joined : 2008-11-22 Post Count : 162 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:06 pm | |
| I just had them look up an oem replacement | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Changing Hood Struts - EASY Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:13 pm | |
| Amazon has the Monroe hood lifts for $7.06 each. They usually sell for around $20 each. They only have two left, so order them soon if you need them. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IWCUQ2 _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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