Hood struts: FYI

[gwynethh]

Or gee just new hood struts.

[GRN_NVY]

Originally Posted by Pav625

Nice, it'll be nice to finally ditch the redneck vice grip setup I'm currently using!

Here ya go:


4138T57

Gas Spring with Ball-Joint End Fitting, 90 lb Force, 19.72" Extended Length, 7.87" Stroke

2
Each

Enjoy!!!

P.S. I forgot to tell you that I did have to "drill" out the rivets in the brackets first, but still, it was no trouble at all. Be sure to keep all the original spacers ... With those, the threaded ends fit perfectly. Good Luck!
Rico

[Pav625]

Originally Posted by GRN_NVY

Here ya go:


4138T57

Gas Spring with Ball-Joint End Fitting, 90 lb Force, 19.72" Extended Length, 7.87" Stroke

2
Each

Enjoy!!!

P.S. I forgot to tell you that I did have to "drill" out the rivets in the brackets first, but still, it was no trouble at all. Be sure to keep all the original spacers ... With those, the threaded ends fit perfectly. Good Luck!
Rico

Perfect! Thank ya sir! Appreciate the drilling tip too!

[Conn SVX]

So when done it will only cover the extended portion of the cylinder. I could make a shorter one if I want the hood only 1/2 up. That's what I do at car shows.

[fasteract7]

Originally Posted by Pav625

Perfect! Thank ya sir! Appreciate the drilling tip too!

Just to confirm....McMaster-Carr part, right? EDIT: I see the part now. Per your prior post, do you think 60lbs would get the job done?

THX

[svxcess]

Drilling out the rivet of the OEM bracket and using the original spacers (with photos) can be found HERE.

This is by far the easiest way to replace the hood struts and is what I am currently using on the polo.

Craig, I think 60 lbs. is too light to raise the hood easily and hold it securely.

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[fasteract7]

Originally Posted by svxcess

Drilling out the rivet of the OEM bracket and using the original spacers (with photos) can be found HERE.

This is by far the easiest way to replace the hood struts and is what I am currently using on the polo.

Craig, I think 60 lbs. is too light to raise the hood easily and hold it securely.

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Thanks, as usual, for the reply..will go with the 90 # choice. BTW, have put a set of BFG R1 225/45-17's on my Teal for the summer (no big rain days) and throwing my hefty girl through the tighter curves is a hoot.

[LetItSnow]

I'll second that 90# choice.

Since I'm here: Nate, all those ball studs I gave you are for the hood strut custom replacement documented elsewhere in the forum.

[Sir. Nate]

Great info, I ordered mine today!

[Svx95]

I ordered mine yesterday! These are much cheaper than the SPD hardware ones. Hopefully quality and durability are as good as price

[SVXMAN2001]

Perhaps I am missing something or it isn't quite as intuitative, but the link posted by John instructs to "drill" out the rivet which holds the nylon bushing together. How exactly is the rivet drilled out?

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by SVXMAN2001

Perhaps I am missing something or it isn't quite as intuitative, but the link posted by John instructs to "drill" out the rivet which holds the nylon bushing together. How exactly is the rivet drilled out?

Take a small drill (a little larger than the indent in the back of the rivet on the bracket) and drill it out. (see photo)

The rivet will actually break apart and you can push it out. Then you will see the plastic bushing in the hole in the bracket. I have even done it by hand, holding the bracket in one hand and slowly drilling into the indent with the other. This is a soft rivet so you don't need a lot of speed, just a sharp bit.




Just a note: your plastic bushing will be black. I painted mine gray for clarity of the photos)

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[SVXMAN2001]

Got it! I'm a fan. One of the easiest fixes yet.

[Coldfeet]

Originally Posted by GRN_NVY

Hey,
Sorry, haven't been on in a while, just saw your post, but in bed already. I do have the part number & YES! They're installed and I LUV-EM! I ordered the wrong ends though (the threaded ones) still, no major mods - less than 2 bucks in "stainless" nuts & washers, they were in (both sides) in less than 10 monutes. A bit of warning though... after install, work out at the gym for a while to prepare for opening the hood for the first time ... think "catapult or slingshot"... on the other hand, forget the gym, you'll work your Biceps & Lats just closing the hood ;-) ... Just kidding! Don't have the paperwork handy now, but will dig out and send to you tomorrow. Ah-ight?

GRN_NVY - you mentioned ordering the wrong ends, threaded ones, and I believe I did the same(Part#4178T57). Were you able to make them work? If so, what was the trick? You mentioned adding some nuts and washers, but how did that work on the hood connection which is tapped metric?

The mcmaster part numbers all show a 5/16"-18. Which isnt an issue on the frame/body mount as I can swap to a 5/16" nut, but the hood mount mount is tapped metric. I am trying to avoid a re-tap on the hood mount holes, to 5/16, and would consider just ordering a new set given the relative affordability.Which end would be the "right ends"?Ballsocket?eyelet?threaded?

[bheinen74]

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