Hood Lift Struts - Best Source??

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Feb 26, 2001 | 07:35 AM

mrgem

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The gas props that hold my hood open on my 95 SE are shot. Any suggestions as to where I can find a reasonably-priced set of replacements?

I looked in a couple of mail-order catalogs and their listings oddly stop at 94.

Feb 26, 2001 | 04:21 PM

Kenneth

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mention max.org, call--->

Dave Brunette at Southpointnissan.com

Seriously, great service...

Feb 26, 2001 | 04:54 PM

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I second that, :o) but remember Reg price is about 90.00 each

Feb 26, 2001 | 08:37 PM

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And how much does South Point charge???

Feb 27, 2001 | 03:10 PM

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Re: And how much does South Point charge???

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About 70 dollars each. Just talked to him yesterday.

Feb 27, 2001 | 03:39 PM

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I got some at Pep Boys, that were $40 each, but never figured out how to install them. The guys at Pep Boys couldn't get the old ones off either. Anyone know how? Anyways, I returned them and just keep propping my hood up with a metal bar.

Feb 27, 2001 | 03:42 PM

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Mine has gone out last year. I'd say save your money. Use an old broom stick. That'll never fail. The new struts will eventually fail in a few years anyway. I think the hood struts is a good and convenient design, but it just doesn't last.

Feb 27, 2001 | 04:05 PM

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can't find them

They are almost IMPOSSIBLE to find anywhere other than the nissan dealer and they charge through the teeth. If i could get two for what nissan gets for one i would get them maybe but for now visegrips work. I've checked everywhere.
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Feb 27, 2001 | 04:17 PM

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I did find a dealer that sells them for $90 a piece and it's free shipping with no tax. But still, that's $180.00. Definitely not worth it, when a simple bar would last the life of the car. If they were around $70 for 2, then I would consider getting them.

Feb 27, 2001 | 05:52 PM

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And everbody keeps saying buying Ext Warranties are a waste of money.

2 Hood supports
1 Rear rotor, caliper, pad
2 Trunk latch repairs
O2 Sensor
Front strut & mounting plate
all labor included...

Feb 27, 2001 | 08:12 PM

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$$$$180$$$$
INSANE

Feb 27, 2001 | 08:41 PM

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Here's my solution

<img src="http://bgarner.tripod.com/maxima/hoodlift.jpg">

Feb 28, 2001 | 02:11 PM

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mrgem

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I found a cheap source!

After tracking down several dead ends, I called the manfacturer of most replacement hood/hatch gas lifts. The company is Arvin-Meritor in South Carolina. This is a great company - very helpful.

They said the replacement strut is "StrongArm 4524" and that NAPA, CarQuest, and Advance Auto should all be able to get them. I checked Advance - they listed them at $16 each, but said all of their warehouses were out of stock and had no idea of when they would be available. CarQuest said - "yeah, we have them, $25 each". So I should have a pair tonight.

Problem solved!