Wizeguy

I talked with Jeff K. about this some time back.

I need new Hood Struts so far I've tried Schucks (local autoparts store) and Pep Boy's. Niether have the size the Max needs. I'd rather say away from Nissan's as the one's I have only lasted (2) years. Any leads on these?

Thanks
Wizeguy

Whitemax

I know I'm getting flamed for that one.....

Guest

but apparently they don't make aftermarket shocks. I tried Lowry's (local) Pep Boys, Auto Zone, O'Reily's, and ended up getting stock ones. They are a biatch to get off and one too!

Guest

Where did you get the blue corner bulbs? What brand are they? What's the size on them ? 1157? Thanks....

Black95Se

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How much were the stock ones? Mine only want to hold my hood up if I've been running the engine for awhile and they get warm. Thanks

Micah95GLE

Jamex makes chrome hood shocks. Does anybody know if they have a fitment for Maximas? Mine don't work too well, either- especially when it's hot.

emax02

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The stock were I think $79 each and then you have to buy the ball bearings which were $20,Complete Rip Off,But at least my hood stays up now and that is Priceless.

Micah95GLE

I think that I'm gonna just stick with a hood prop, 'cause I'd never trust hood shocks again. I'd be too afraid to stick my head under the hood after seeing that thing fall suddenly with these bad hood shocks.

Wizeguy

I'll trade ya... Mine don't work to well when its cold!

Micah95GLE

Hmm... Maybe if we have one of each, we'll be covered all year long.

boogiemax95

I tried to find hood shocks everywhere, but no one had one for the maximas. Eventually after using the club for about 1 year to hold up that heavy hood I order new hoods shocks.The dealer around myway(bronx) was asking 90 bucks. I eventually got 2 new ones from courtesy nissan for about 66 bucks each.
by the way the part numbers are:
left hood shock(65470-40u00)
right hood shock(65471-40u00)

hope this helps

Wizeguy

Well shoot... It looks like Oem is the choice we have...

I hope the new ones work better then the old ones.

TooMAX

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Go to partsamerica.com and search for strong arm - they used to have them for $16 each but now are twice that... But WAY cheaper than buying from the $$tealer

Bgohan

Bought 2 struts two weeks ago at Napa. Paid $29 each. They had one in stock, had to order other. Took 1 day.

You likely only have one that is bad. They say to replace in sets, but I don't know why if one is just fine. Aren't you using hood with one bad strut now? I can see if hood would rack or bend with one bad strut, but they are too weak to cause that. Old hood springs were different: If one was bad, the hood would get tweaked bad when closing it.

Pull each one off and depress. You will know which one is bad. If both feel the same, then replace both. Or if you have the cash, buy two new ones anyway.

bolido2000

They are worth the money since they have lifetime warranty

UTIMaxima

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Just got mine at Autozone for $20 a piece. Took about 10 mins. to install. Vise-grips work well also.

Geophrum

Autozone has them for 19.99. I will call today and get there part numbers and post them as soon as i get them

Jamsan

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MIGHTY-LIFT HATCH/HOOD/TRUNK LIFT SUPPORT for a 1997 NISSAN/DATSUN MAXIMA

Unit Price: $19.99
Core Value*: $0.00
Part No.: E95784
Weight: 0.6 lbs.
Warranty:
Availability: Online: Ships within 2 business days
Store: Normally Stocked
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Geophrum

E95784 is the part number for them

shuefu

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I wouldn't spend the money to replace the struts. Buy yourself a small, cheap locking pliers and lock it right at the strut when the hood is up. I think it's the most efficient way. 2x4s or putting a stick is ghetto looking and dangerous. The locking pliers work great.

Jamsan

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it's $40 and alot more safer/better looking than pliers....if you go to a car show, gonna have pliers there

maximumpower96

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shuefu

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All I'm saying is that's my preference. For $40 bucks I can do a lot more than get hood struts. Just like others say they put 2x4s, I just wouldn't go that route. Besides, I don't do car shows so I don't care. I still think it's better than carrying a block of wood around!

95GreekMaxSE

I know im getting flamed for this. Before i attempt to install them, what do i need to replace my hood struts. Just the shocks? And how do u remove and install them

Stephen Max

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Hockey stick cut to fit for that sporty look ...