NATE98GLE

Before any annoyingly rambunctious moderators rub it in my face to do a search first, I already did multiple searches before I posted. My question is that I was wondering if it were possible to have the hood open towards the front of the car?

StygianMax

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Yes, I've seen a blue Maxima with the hood hinged in front; but I couldn't tell you where to get more info on how to do it.

sharkyjay

Are you referring to the Max in the Fast & Furious?
Well it's very expensive and I don't think it's worth the money.

-JT

StygianMax

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Yeah. I think for the purpose of accessing the engine, I would much prefer a rear-hinged hood.

1MAX2NV

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I doubt it's that expensive. You just need to know how to weld. When the hood is closed, it's held by hoodpins only. It won't cost more than $150 in parts to rig it up. The hard part would be installing new hood struts to support the hood. I guess if you have to pay someone then it could get expensive.

InfamousOrange

u mean a suicide hood. try autoloc they might have what you're looking for. and no its not really expensive at all.

luttersj

You don't know Jesse James by chance, do you? If he can make a school bus float, I'm sure he could make your hood for you...

solar2000

Hi there... quick question.. the hood on my 97 maxima GLE won't stay up. i'm guessing the hood pistons are screwed up. how much does it cost to replace? any ideas or suggestions? should i just use a broom handle to hold upthe hood?

thanks!

solar

Conrad283

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get them replaced, very easy and shouldn't cost you more than $50 ... i'd rather spend $50 than have the chance of a 50lb metal hood fall on my head

Requin6

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or you could give this a try...

its $9.99 at www.eastwoodcompany.com part# 52094

Quack 2x

Try checking out a junkyard or salvage yard. Picked up a set of rear hatch struts for my hatchback for $10. Much better than using a piece of 2x4 (didn't trust the broomstick) to hold up the hatch, and you don't have to worry about the thing slipping and closing on the back of your neck or head.

Aloha,

Quack2x

solar2000

Actually, I got an estimate at a Nissan dealer where I got my oil changed. They'll replace them for $295!!

I'll have to find another option. Junkyard sounds like a good idea right now.

Vyrus

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It should be no more than $600 all said and done for a good job. And yes Autoloc should have what you're looking for. Just a head up, it makes working on the engine a LOT harder on certain things (and makes nothing easier).
-Cyrus

phatmax95

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I wonder what the dealership did to make it stay up when they changed the oil...

pjalst

$295!!!, what he putting in a new hood to?

Norel

I have the same problem with my hood. Had it fall on my head, not exactly the best feeling in the world. The reason behind it is that over time it loose gas in the pistons. Easiest cheepest way, is get a 1.5 foot 2x4 . Any junkyard can hook ya up with some used ones, or even new ones aren't that expensive i hear

1MAX2NV

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Replacement hood struts for 4th gen.

http://www.partsamerica.com/SelectPa...=Lift+Supports

thebigsadler

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I was quoted $450 for completely new latch/popper for the reverse mount, with hinges to come up nice and smooth and hood struts.. it's a complete custom job, and it will make accessing stuff harder, but no maxima's besides Craig Liberman's have this mod (maybe one or 2)

thnikkamax

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just use a Club or other steering wheel anti-theft device. The fork in the Club fits nicely on the underside of the hood, and it's adjustable too. Good thing is that it protects your car when you close up your hood for the night.

darrick

I just use a prop rod from a Hyundai its cheap and itt will fit under the hood.

1MAX2NV

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I seen a dark blue maxima two years ago at Carlise that has it. Dark blue, chrome wheels, Lexus tail lights. So....two I have seen.

JeffesonM

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my friend's '85 saab has this feature

Romeo

what if you had "removable" hinges that would allow you to take the entire hood off for "major" engine work. i've though about this too. i could "ghetto" mod it for fairly cheap using the parts from around my friend's shop