Lighter hood struts
I have been looking through this thread for a while now as my new 3in SS hood from VFN just came in 2 days ago...but I have SS struts the only thing is my car has been getting modified and painted for the last 8 weeks and the struts have been opened the whole time, and now when I try to depress them wow its tough...what oiling or lubrication could I use to get them back to normal so I dont ruin my new hood when I get it painted?
Originally Posted by phantomzer0
These are the only numbers on the shocks from the SS.
010433810
288 / 96 C
They are the same numbers on both shocks. They are stock on a 1997 SS. They are MUCH LIGHTER than the shocks that came on my Firebird with the stock steel hood.
The Firebird struts are marked considerably different. They are marked as follows:
STABILUS
USA Gastonia NC 28052
4892EV 0330N
132 / 00 B 21
010433810
288 / 96 C
They are the same numbers on both shocks. They are stock on a 1997 SS. They are MUCH LIGHTER than the shocks that came on my Firebird with the stock steel hood.
The Firebird struts are marked considerably different. They are marked as follows:
STABILUS
USA Gastonia NC 28052
4892EV 0330N
132 / 00 B 21
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
Ok so now I'm wondering. I'm thinking the 3rd set of numbers, which appears on every set I have, is some sort of manufacturer's date. The one's on my SS are marked 96, the car is a 97, so it makes sense they would use the same struts from the 96 model.
The first set of Stabilus struts are from my 00 firebird. The numbers match the 00 stamped on the strut. This new set is marked 97, which has to be accurate because I bought them from a 98.
Basically, it might be a shot oin the dark, but I believe we need to find a set that is marked 96. I think those are the only ones that will be the exact psi we are looking for.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I know for a fact that my 200 pound fat *** can barely close them, my hood definitely does not need to be sitting on top of them.
I mean, for 9 dollars, I guess it was worth it to find out if they would work. Not a big deal.
I mean, for 9 dollars, I guess it was worth it to find out if they would work. Not a big deal.
i'm confused how the guy says they are SLP OEM struts for SS-WS6. to me they sound just like my 94 z28 stock struts i have on my ZL1 hood,and i have to push on the hood to get the hood to close. when i release the hood latch the hood wants to fly open and bounces up..
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From: Tomball/Nacogdoches TX
Originally Posted by 94blownz281
i'm confused how the guy says they are SLP OEM struts for SS-WS6. to me they sound just like my 94 z28 stock struts i have on my ZL1 hood,and i have to push on the hood to get the hood to close. when i release the hood latch the hood wants to fly open and bounces up..
Originally Posted by phantomzer0
Ok, it appears that there are a few different variation of these *******. I got a set off of ebay from a 98 SS (won the auction for 9$) and got them in today. Here are the numbers:
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
Ok so now I'm wondering. I'm thinking the 3rd set of numbers, which appears on every set I have, is some sort of manufacturer's date. The one's on my SS are marked 96, the car is a 97, so it makes sense they would use the same struts from the 96 model.
The first set of Stabilus struts are from my 00 firebird. The numbers match the 00 stamped on the strut. This new set is marked 97, which has to be accurate because I bought them from a 98.
Basically, it might be a shot oin the dark, but I believe we need to find a set that is marked 96. I think those are the only ones that will be the exact psi we are looking for.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
Ok so now I'm wondering. I'm thinking the 3rd set of numbers, which appears on every set I have, is some sort of manufacturer's date. The one's on my SS are marked 96, the car is a 97, so it makes sense they would use the same struts from the 96 model.
The first set of Stabilus struts are from my 00 firebird. The numbers match the 00 stamped on the strut. This new set is marked 97, which has to be accurate because I bought them from a 98.
Basically, it might be a shot oin the dark, but I believe we need to find a set that is marked 96. I think those are the only ones that will be the exact psi we are looking for.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
...and if it is anything like Mopar then "148/97" would mean the 148th day of 1997
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
I'm guessing you're right on the last marking being a date:
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
...and if it is anything like Mopar then "148/97" would mean the 148th day of 1997
STABILUS
10201454
148/97 G
...and if it is anything like Mopar then "148/97" would mean the 148th day of 1997
i bought some from ebay as well. if they are not the right ones, im gonan msg him i want a refund and ill ship them back to him, cus only reason i bought them is cus they are referred to SS/WS6 hood struts..
well ive been looking at autozone, napa, pepboys and aap
93-97 camaros
93-97 birds
98-02 camaros
98-02 birds
they all are differant part numbers, i found 5 brands, mighty lift, sachs, strong arm, arvin, monroe and napa does not say the brand name. but napa does say the length's and the birds are about 3" shorter
camaros open to about 22.5"-23'
birds open to about 20"-21"
dont know if that helps any one
93-97 camaros
93-97 birds
98-02 camaros
98-02 birds
they all are differant part numbers, i found 5 brands, mighty lift, sachs, strong arm, arvin, monroe and napa does not say the brand name. but napa does say the length's and the birds are about 3" shorter
camaros open to about 22.5"-23'
birds open to about 20"-21"
dont know if that helps any one
well i got some new info.
the stock hood struts are rated at 70lbs a lil over 300 neutons
i found a company that makes custom lift struts and for aprox 120 shipped you can have custom lift struts made
he said the 40lbs 103 neutons would be a good place to start. any ways i will be more then happy to give this a shot if you all are interested maby a GP
the stock hood struts are rated at 70lbs a lil over 300 neutons
i found a company that makes custom lift struts and for aprox 120 shipped you can have custom lift struts made
he said the 40lbs 103 neutons would be a good place to start. any ways i will be more then happy to give this a shot if you all are interested maby a GP
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From: Tomball/Nacogdoches TX
Originally Posted by bad6as
well i got some new info.
the stock hood struts are rated at 70lbs a lil over 300 neutons
i found a company that makes custom lift struts and for aprox 120 shipped you can have custom lift struts made
he said the 40lbs 103 neutons would be a good place to start. any ways i will be more then happy to give this a shot if you all are interested maby a GP
the stock hood struts are rated at 70lbs a lil over 300 neutons
i found a company that makes custom lift struts and for aprox 120 shipped you can have custom lift struts made
he said the 40lbs 103 neutons would be a good place to start. any ways i will be more then happy to give this a shot if you all are interested maby a GP
Originally Posted by Brian2006
Sounds just like my sunoco
Yea mine does the same thing its the front hood spring that pops the latch on your hood its a lighter hood so its going to fly up faster like its a rocket lol.....im still interested in finding some easy struts for the hood........