Hood and Trunk Strut Redo Redux

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by svxcess

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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