stroked383HSR

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i hate when i use the search and cant find then i have to post up..


but what is the part # for the hood shocks i should get for my VFN WS6 hood?

its coming in next week and i think i need to use different hood shocks vs my stock ones that i have now.

VFN can sell them to me for $40.00 but can i find them elsewhere for cheaper?




can anyone help me out?

Danny2tek

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I'll get you the part number when I get home today.........
http://orrorr.thomasnet.com/viewitem...omposite-ends?

stroked383HSR

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excellent!,,,thanks bud!

Danny2tek

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I found one of my old post's with the part number.........
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...od-struts.html

stroked383HSR

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good deal thanks!>.......what or where is orr/orr?

stroked383HSR

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nevermind!...got it!


thanks dude for all the help!!

Danny2tek

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no problem

00z28AT

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y do you have to use different shocks?

my bandit

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because the stock shocks are meant to lift the weight of the stock hood and the fiberglass hood weighs significantly less. if the stock shocks are on a lighter hood, there is more pressure on the hood when it is closed and could cause it to flex or warp

Chevycrew

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Dont feel bad, I was thinking the same thing with my factory struts and factory glass hood. But im betting that the oem ss hood is as heavy as the metal version.

BlackScreaminMachine

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I have a WS.9 Hood from US Exotics and still run on the factory shocks. Should I change them? Probably, have I? No.

madhatter

You can just take off one lift support and it will work perfect. Have down a few here in town like that. A lot of newer cars are only coming with one as well.

stroked383HSR

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i wouldnt want to do that....just doesnt feel right on the hood when opening/closing....puts more stress on one side and nothing on the other..



just my thoughts

Danny2tek

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Agreed!

stroked383HSR

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screw it!>...i just went ahead and ordered a set from VFN for $40.00 to go ahead and ship with my hood. They are rated at 35lbs psi. I cross referenced mine and they are supposedly 75lbs psi so i would rather be safe than sorry.

drone

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After buying a hood, whats 40 bucks.

stroked383HSR

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thats what i say..

Chevycrew

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Are the ones with the SS glass hoods different?

Pony Exp.305

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Really!! Curious, I would see that^^^^

Danny2tek

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Guys remember OEM WS6, SS hoods are not fiberglass (like aftermarket) they are a composite material.