Replacement Trunk Struts

SvXit · #1 02-01-2022, 04:17 PM

I have a '92 that's currently for sale and, in the midst of getting it ready, I needed to replace the hood and trunk struts. Just wanted to let everyone know I found struts that work very well and were a perfect fit. They are on this site:

https://www.carid.com/atlas-lift/tru...3&url=94804279

After removing each strut and placing it in a vice, I had to drill out the rivets to remove the lower hinge, and the rest was fairly straightforward. Please keep in mind that this is a wingless car, but the struts hold very well and are reasonably priced. One question I was asked that is answered by the photos is that they do indeed hold the trunk lid up at 90 degrees. Shipping took less than a week so, again, just wanted to alert everyone that these are a great option since they're NLA from the dealers.

SVX_MY_BABY · #2 02-03-2022, 11:39 AM

Good info. What did you use for the hood struts?

SvXit · #3 02-03-2022, 02:01 PM

In the How to Docs & Faqs under misc., Earle Steele put a .pdf there listing NAPA hood struts. These are the ones I used:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...581&referer=v2

They are very strong; one can hold the hood by itself, and with two, closing is almost a two-handed affair. I hadn't any issue with them damaging the hood, they are just quite strong.

LarryIII · #4 02-04-2022, 09:00 AM

SvXit,

Were those NAPA struts for the front hood or the trunk lid?

SvXit · #5 02-04-2022, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryIII

SvXit,

Were those NAPA struts for the front hood or the trunk lid?

The NAPA struts are for the hood, the other ones are trunk. I did check and couldn't find trunk struts at NAPA but, no matter, these other ones are perfect. Again, the NAPA hood struts are strong; you and Rosie would each have to grab a corner!