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Re: Hood and Trunk Strut Redo Redux
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I redid my hood struts today using LetItSnow's method and it works better than my original modification.
I found there is an easier way to do this. Just drill out the rivet that holds the bracket together and discard the rivet.
Once the two pieces of the bracket separate, you will find a small nylon bushing that fits perfectly into the hole in the bracket where the ball stud attaches.
Insert the bushing into the hole from the inside of the bracket (closest to the engine). It fills the hole perfectly, fits flush and allows you to use the same M8 x 1.25 ball stud that is used on the hood.
Insert the ball stud through the bracket hole and bushing (with the ball end pointing toward the fender) and secure with a M8 x 1.25 nut.
All you need is listed below. No trimming, cutting. Truly plug and play.
[2] M8 x 1.25 nuts
[2] nylon bushings
[4] BS-1002 ball studs
[2] GSNI-2250-90 struts.
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Last edited by svxcess; 11-24-2018 at 09:23 PM.
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