Warning on Replacement Hood Struts
08-25-2002, 01:44 PM
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Warning on Replacement Hood Struts
Just a note that my Auto Zone replacement hood struts have started to go bad...I've had them no more than 2 years. These are the $15 each replacements that came out at that time and were posted on the forum. Looks like they are no more/less reliable than the stock versions.
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
08-25-2002, 03:43 PM
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Re: Warning on Replacement Hood Struts
Originally posted by goldmax
Just a note that my Auto Zone replacement hood struts have started to go bad...I've had them no more than 2 years. These are the $15 each replacements that came out at that time and were posted on the forum. Looks like they are no more/less reliable than the stock versions.
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
Just a note that my Auto Zone replacement hood struts have started to go bad...I've had them no more than 2 years. These are the $15 each replacements that came out at that time and were posted on the forum. Looks like they are no more/less reliable than the stock versions.
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
08-25-2002, 03:59 PM
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I've had both stock and aftermarket hood struts and they both suck. When my Tokicos go, I'll probably use two of them for the hood
seriously though, I may try to find a metal hood prop. If I can't, I guess I could always cut a 2X4 down and paint it blue to accent it.hehe
seriously though, I may try to find a metal hood prop. If I can't, I guess I could always cut a 2X4 down and paint it blue to accent it.hehe
08-25-2002, 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by Toolrocks
I've had both stock and aftermarket hood struts and they both suck. When my Tokicos go, I'll probably use two of them for the hood seriously though, I may try to find a metal hood prop. If I can't, I guess I could always cut a 2X4 down and paint it blue to accent it.hehe
I've had both stock and aftermarket hood struts and they both suck. When my Tokicos go, I'll probably use two of them for the hood
seriously though, I may try to find a metal hood prop. If I can't, I guess I could always cut a 2X4 down and paint it blue to accent it.hehe
08-25-2002, 04:04 PM
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Re: Warning on Replacement Hood Struts
Originally posted by goldmax
Just a note that my Auto Zone replacement hood struts have started to go bad...I've had them no more than 2 years. These are the $15 each replacements that came out at that time and were posted on the forum. Looks like they are no more/less reliable than the stock versions.
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
Just a note that my Auto Zone replacement hood struts have started to go bad...I've had them no more than 2 years. These are the $15 each replacements that came out at that time and were posted on the forum. Looks like they are no more/less reliable than the stock versions.
If you have these you may want to take extra care and use a backup support when working under the hood so you won't get bonked or lose some fingers!
i paid $50 for mine and i have a hard time shutting the hood
Ant
08-26-2002, 01:44 PM
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Re: Re: Warning on Replacement Hood Struts
Originally posted by maximamoose
i don't see a problem. they were pretty cheap, and you got 2+ years out of them. did you have your hood popped often? just a thought
i don't see a problem. they were pretty cheap, and you got 2+ years out of them. did you have your hood popped often? just a thought
08-26-2002, 01:48 PM
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If anyone cares, those struts you bought from AutoZone have a lifetime warranty. Take them back and get replacements, take the whopping 2 minutes to replace them (easier now you have done them once before), and you're off to other more important issues in life.
Or you can pay a whole lot more for Nissan OEM ones and be laughed at when you ask for replacements.
Or you can pay a whole lot more for Nissan OEM ones and be laughed at when you ask for replacements.
08-27-2002, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
If anyone cares, those struts you bought from AutoZone have a lifetime warranty. Take them back and get replacements, take the whopping 2 minutes to replace them (easier now you have done them once before), and you're off to other more important issues in life.
Or you can pay a whole lot more for Nissan OEM ones and be laughed at when you ask for replacements.
If anyone cares, those struts you bought from AutoZone have a lifetime warranty. Take them back and get replacements, take the whopping 2 minutes to replace them (easier now you have done them once before), and you're off to other more important issues in life.
Or you can pay a whole lot more for Nissan OEM ones and be laughed at when you ask for replacements.
Thanks!
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