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Old 07-21-2010, 04:59 AM
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Re: Possible trunk strut alternative

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Here is a POSSIBLE trunk strut replacement (also from SPD)

First the specs of the OEM trunk struts.

From pivot to pivot, the stock trunk struts have a compressed length of 9.25" and an extended length of 13.625"


The Strong Arm 4468 trunk struts used Gsodonis's writeup have a compressed length of 8.9", but an extended length of only 13.1" (which is shorter than stock and the reason why the trunk does not open fully)


SPD has a strut GSNI-4340-78. This strut has a compressed length of 8.81" (similar to the Strong Arm) BUT a longer extended length of 14.81".

This should allow the trunk to open slightly past 90° until stopped by the hinge. You could drill the ball stud mounting hole on the bottom bracket further back to shorten the throw. This strut has a pressure rating of 79 lbs.

Should be worth investigating...


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Rock Auto's website:

- SACHS Part # SG359017 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $13.86 Each

- SACHS Part # SG359005 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $11.92

- SACHS Part # SG359009 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $13.85

- StrongArm 4529: 13.82" extended length, 9.10" compressed length 90 lb. load

- Rhinopac 4529: 13.82" extended length, 9.10" compressed length $11.11 Each

- MONROE Part # 901601: 13.875 extended, 9" compressed $15.24 Each

- ACDelco 510640 and 510638. No information available...

- Tuff Support 610225. No info available.

In sum, we should be looking for 1993~2000 Camaro trunk supports.

Hmmm... I think this is a home run
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:31 PM
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Rock Auto's website:

- SACHS Part # SG359017 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $13.86 Each

- SACHS Part # SG359005 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $11.92

- SACHS Part # SG359009 Ball Socket End Fittings: 14" Ext. 9" Compr. Length $13.85

- StrongArm 4529: 13.82" extended length, 9.10" compressed length 90 lb. load

- Rhinopac 4529: 13.82" extended length, 9.10" compressed length $11.11 Each

- MONROE Part # 901601: 13.875 extended, 9" compressed $15.24 Each

- ACDelco 510640 and 510638. No information available...

- Tuff Support 610225. No info available.

In sum, we should be looking for 1993~2000 Camaro trunk supports.

Hmmm... I think this is a home run
What are the pound rating on those listed?
As far as the ones listed with no info available, not really very useful.
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What are the pound rating on those listed?
As far as the ones listed with no info available, not really very useful.
Well I was working on the lengths of those, I found the closest possible.

Only Strongarm and Rhinopac 4529 have their rating listed (assume it is the same strut with a different name). 90 lbs is more than enough for the SVX especially that the OEMs as I understand are around 80.

Anyone care to push those number further?
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Re: Possible trunk strut alternative

Got an update on the trunk struts. Installed one today. Have to find ind some parts for the second that I missplaced. Things to note.

1) The install will be a bit tricky if you’re not strong. Work smart not hard. Snap strut on bottom first! If your having difficulty compressing strut for trunk ball stud hold the strut against the protrusion above the ball stud. Slowly compress the strut by closing trunk halfway. Hold strut in compressed state. Open trunk and try to snap it in. Got it my second try.

2) The ball studs outlined for the hood struts are too thick in diameter thread to fit in stock brackets. I used 6mm that I ordered a while back. You can use the 8mm ones but you would need to drill out the mounting hole.

3) The stock brackets are easily removed from the stock struts by drilling out the rivet.
With one trunk strut installed, the trunk will stay up on level ground but will fall closed once the trunk angle is less than 90 degrees. I believe that once I get the second strut on trunk will be good to go.

The hood struts I got from local auto store are not strong enough and I will need to order ones from the hood writeup.
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2) The ballstuds outlined for the hood struts are too thick diameter thread to fit in stock brackets. I used 6mm that I ordered a while back. You can use the 8mm ones but you would need to drill out the mounting hole.
I'm interested - which hole are you drilling?
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Does the trunk now open even a little more than 90 degrees?
Too soon to tell. It will open as far as oem. I still have 1 oem strut on. Seeing as how I had to compress strut to install, it will open further if the trunk hinge allows (I haven't really looked at hinge ability to open further). I should finish tomorrow. I will need to drill the hole bigger to fit the ballstuds that are same as hood install. I seem to of lost one of ones I had with smaller diameter thread size. Will have some pics upon finished product.
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Re: Possible trunk strut alternative

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Ran into a problem with the ball studs left over from the hood writeup. The threaded portion was too long so the bracket couldn't mount on the trunk lid. It was causing an issue with the hinge and not letting it close. I will either try a hack saw or some way to make it shorter. The ball studs I got from NAPA work perfectly on the trunk. Won't be able to get a part number until I'm on that side of town. Weekend maybe.

The trunk lid bracket I drilled out a larger hole to accommodate the ballstud from spd.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/bbcf8923.jpg


The two ball studs. Left is from NAPA. Ball is same size as the SPD one (10mm), but thread diameter is 6mm. Right is the SPD stud used in the hood install. 10mm ball and 8mm thread diameter.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/bdd26df0.jpg


Looks like trunk won't open further by any consideral amount if any due to hinge design.
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Old 08-18-2010, 02:30 PM
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Re: Possible trunk strut alternative

I have had both struts off my trunk lid and it will open a little more before it contacts the hinge.

You can cut the ball studs fairly easy with a hack saw.

I usually put a nut on the threads, then put the threaded end i want to cut off in a vise, cut it, then dress any sharp edges with a file, then unscrew the nut to clean the threads.
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I usually put a nut on the threads, then put the threaded end i want to cut off in a vise, cut it, then dress any sharp edges with a file, then unscrew the nut to clean the threads.
+1 Like Zman said, make sure there is a nut on first. Makes life a whole lot easier.
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http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/c303217a.jpg
Bracket holding SPD ball stud I had to cut.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/037001ec.jpg
Trunk lid open after install. Opens more than 90 degrees.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/cc67a26e.jpg
Lower bracket holding NAPA ball stud. No alterations needed.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/8a45bec6.jpg
The finished product. Still needs a good cleaning.

Used a rotozip with metal cutoff disk to trim the SPD stud. Went all the way to the nut which I needed to for proper fitment. Ended up taking off around a quarter inch.
SPD ball studs will work but will require bracket and stud alteration.
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http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/c303217a.jpg
Bracket holding SPD ball stud I had to cut.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/037001ec.jpg
Trunk lid open after install. Opens more than 90 degrees.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/cc67a26e.jpg
Lower bracket holding NAPA ball stud. No alterations needed.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/8a45bec6.jpg
The finished product. Still needs a good cleaning.

Used a rotozip with metal cutoff disk to trim the SPD stud. Went all the way to the nut which I needed to for proper fitment. Ended up taking off around a quarter inch.
SPD ball studs will work but will require bracket and stud alteration.
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Thanks for the pix and info.

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Hood strut simplified installation and updated links for parts

All the parts needed are listed below. No trimming, cutting, just a bit of drilling. Truly plug and play

[2] GSNI-22449-89 HOOD struts. (ASRaymond)

[2] M8 x 1.25 nuts.(available locally)

[2] nylon bushings
(from original struts)

[4] 10MM M8x1.25 ball studs . (Amazon).Also elsewhere and also known as BS1002



INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Begin reading my posts starting with #7


HOW TO DRILL OUT RIVETS CAN BE FOUND HERE

  • Basically, prop the hood up with a piece of wood so it stays at opened height.

  • Using a wrench, unbolt the nut on the end of the ball stud where it is attached to the hood

  • Unbolt the 2 bolts holding the struts to the fender.

  • Drill out rivets on the bracket. when it comes apart, save the bracket and nylon spacer. The rest is junk and can be discarded.

  • Follow the rest of the directions.

  • Assemble the new ball stud into the original bracket (with spacer) It is easier to attach the strut to the fender bracket (with new ball and nut already attached) BEFORE you bolt it onto the fender. It will make sense when you look at the photos. Do not tighten completely

  • Screw in new ball stud into the hood.

  • Clip on the hood strut at onto the ball in the hood.

  • Tighten everything


REAR TRUNK STRUTS (Available at Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Lift-S.../dp/B007MWS3BM

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Lightbulb Hood Struts using Stabilus parts

I was having trouble using ASRaymond's to buy parts online, so I found alternate solution, using Stabilus parts. These were easier for me to find, even at my local auto parts store.
  • 2 ea: Stabilus SG359033 Lift Support
  • 2 ea: Stabilus SG900001 Hardware kit (ball studs)
Follow directions above for installation.
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I was having trouble using ASRaymond's to buy parts online, so I found alternate solution, using Stabilus parts. These were easier for me to find, even at my local auto parts store.
  • 2 ea: Stabilus SG359033 Lift Support
  • 2 ea: Stabilus SG900001 Hardware kit (ball studs)
Follow directions above for installation.
Great, but what I need more is a refix for the Trunk Struts.
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