Sunoco is on got a question
Sunoco is on got a question I just got my sunoco bolted on using factory struts they seem to strong for it where can I get lighter ones. Also when I release my hood latch the hood unlatches pretty hard and fast is this because of the strong struts?
this is a commom problem. remedy it ASAP or you will get cracks and stress marks in your paint. there are a few writeups on de charging one of the struts and using a pin to hold it up.
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any decent auto shop can get you what you need. they should be able to look in a catalog of the lift support company they use, and get the specs on your lift supports for example lbs of pressure and length closed and open, as well as the types of ends on it, then there are typically size listings in the catalogs where you can match something up with those spcs, in this case finding the same size support but with less lb. presure than stock.. i work for an old school mom and pop parts house and we have to do this all of the time for customers wanting to do the same thing
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Hood alignment... When I first put mine on it was forward and to the passenger side. When it was like that the hood would just fly open. I got the hood centered first. Then I moved the hood back while doing this I adjusted the lock I also completely removed the latch to open the hood (lock still in place). Now when I open the hood without a latch in place it just barley pops open. I then just have to lift the hood (no latch). I would have put the latch back on but since it just barley pops open what is the point. If it flew open I would probably put the latch back on to stop that from happening.
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Understand this is with factory struts... The only time my struts put pressure on the hood is while lifting which I have to do. The hood at not time flys away from me. In the just poped open position and full open position the struts are not putting any pressure on my hood. And the only way to get it to the full open position is for me to lift it. Which is a very light lift to the touch. The only time I really feel pressure is when closing the hood. Trust me without a latch if my hood was going to fly open it has no reason to stop.
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If your scared about the struts you can always take one off, but I and the entire Sunoco hood community can tell you, your stock struts are perfectly safe. If this hood was just recently purchased, you have nothing to fear. The movement you are experiencing is totally normal.
This information is INCORRECT. Only the first few hoods made a few years ago had this issue. VFN has corrected the situation and has recently even re-inforced the area for more structure.
This is correct!
If your scared about the struts you can always take one off, but I and the entire Sunoco hood community can tell you, your stock struts are perfectly safe. If this hood was just recently purchased, you have nothing to fear. The movement you are experiencing is totally normal.
This is correct!
If your scared about the struts you can always take one off, but I and the entire Sunoco hood community can tell you, your stock struts are perfectly safe. If this hood was just recently purchased, you have nothing to fear. The movement you are experiencing is totally normal.
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Nice 1998 Z28 under construction there.. Change it to Artic White..... 
Sounds like your hood is bound up some where. If it is not CALL VFN they will fix the issue. VFN has great customer service. I think that is why alot of us stand behind VFN. Everything they produce may not be perfect. But they always take care of you the customer.
Sounds like your hood is bound up some where. If it is not CALL VFN they will fix the issue. VFN has great customer service. I think that is why alot of us stand behind VFN. Everything they produce may not be perfect. But they always take care of you the customer. 11 Second Club
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we had everything straight and all the gaps lined up, but it had to come apart for paint in the engine compartment. it went back together for now untill time for paint. its just together now. not lined up or anything. the latch is brand new, since the one i got off the donor car was rusted so bad it wouldnt release. i feel like i have to put an unneccessary amount of force on the hood to get it to shut. just dont sit right with me. im going with some lighter struts or remove one of them.
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we had everything straight and all the gaps lined up, but it had to come apart for paint in the engine compartment. it went back together for now untill time for paint. its just together now. not lined up or anything. the latch is brand new, since the one i got off the donor car was rusted so bad it wouldnt release. i feel like i have to put an unneccessary amount of force on the hood to get it to shut. just dont sit right with me. im going with some lighter struts or remove one of them.
quite a bit, its up to the point where it catches and latches, but doesnt feel like im shoving the hood through the bottom of the car. just enough to latch and not hit real hard. all that is really giving me problems is overcoming the struts to get it going down. once its about half way down, everything is gravy.
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quite a bit, its up to the point where it catches and latches, but doesnt feel like im shoving the hood through the bottom of the car. just enough to latch and not hit real hard. all that is really giving me problems is overcoming the struts to get it going down. once its about half way down, everything is gravy.
Okay I had to move my bump stops under the hood down. I also moved my latch down with the bump stop move. When I did this the hood just popped up and did not fly open. Good Luck....
mine doesnt fly open like the OP stated, but when it pops, it pops hard. as soon as i pull the safety catch, with a little persuasion in that direction, the hood pretty much comes up on its own.