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Single and Dual front hood strut kits FS by sluppy123
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Report this Post02-23-2003 12:44 AM Click Here to See the Profile for sluppy123Send a Private Message to sluppy123Direct Link to This Post
See this thread for all the information about the design of this system. https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/026301.html
This is what the final “kit” looks like.

What you see is what you will get, minus the strut itself. Both single and dual strut kit’s are avaliable. When ordering the single strut kit please specify which side of the car you want to mount the strut (passenger side or driver side) All required mounts, bushings and fasteners are included as well as installation instructions

You will need to provide the approiate gas strut, both the single and dual strut systems use the same strut. I used the Strong Arm brand #4422. The strut is for the 1982-92 Camaro, Firebird, or Trans Am w/steel hood. Cost per strut is around $17

The strut mounting plate that attaches to the hood hinge has multiple holes drilled and tapped in them, this allows the strut to be mounted in different spots. The same strut can lift both a stock hood if bolted lower on the mount and lift a heavily modified hood if bolted higher up.

Installation does require drilling two 3/16” holes through the panel next to the headlight mounting bolt, It’s not the easiest place to get a drill but after the holes are drilled the rest bolts on. Also the radiator reservoir MAY need to be moved toward the center on the car to clear the strut on the passenger side. This can be done by slotting the mounting holes on the tank and bolting it back on.




-Single strut kit $18 plus $5 shipped anywhere in the US
-Dual strut kit $36 plus $5 shipped anywhere in the US
Any orders outside the US contact me about shipping cost

Payment can be made through Paypal as long as payment is made WITHOUT using a credit card(I don’t want to give them anymore money than they already have) The account name with paypal is bsanburn@neb.rr.com Payment can also be made with check or money order, please PM or E-mail me for address. Please include your forum name with any payment.

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Report this Post02-23-2003 02:55 AM Click Here to See the Profile for sqoachSend a Private Message to sqoachDirect Link to This Post
Alright! I'll take a kit!

One question. How can the dual strut setup not be too strong since you're using two of the same kind as the single strut kit. Did that make sense? Not sure if I worded that right, I'm just a little tired right now. Time for bed.

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I forgot to send Payment via Paypal on Tuesday.

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Report this Post02-23-2003 09:35 AM Click Here to See the Profile for A_PegasiSend a Private Message to A_PegasiDirect Link to This Post
I'd like a dual set. Since you said there are only a few sets available, please let me know if you can fill my order. Once I know you have a set for me I'll send payment via Paypal.

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I would take a single kit if it is strong enough to hold the hood up while at the same time not so strong that it pushes the corner up when the hood is closed. Make sense? I would like the kit for the driver side. Thanks.
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Report this Post02-23-2003 11:10 AM Click Here to See the Profile for litespdSend a Private Message to litespdDirect Link to This Post
Brian, put me down for a dual strut kit. I'll figure out a day when I can come down and pick it up and save myself the shipping charges...I AM a cheap b@stard, after all.

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Report this Post02-23-2003 11:58 AM Click Here to See the Profile for sluppy123Send a Private Message to sluppy123Direct Link to This Post
sqoach- The reason you can use the same strut is mechanical advantage, by moving the mounting location you drastacially change the mechanical advantage.

fiero77- If installed correctly The single strut kit will easily hold up the hood without any upward push when the hood is closed.

I added a list of names to my first post, If yours is on it, a kit is reserved for you

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Report this Post02-23-2003 12:31 PM Click Here to See the Profile for kyoteClick Here to visit kyote's HomePageSend a Private Message to kyoteDirect Link to This Post
I have a question first...

Will the hood open up by itself after you open it by hand a certain amount..?? I think I worded that right..get my drift..??
Or do you have to open it by "hand" all the way?

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I'll take a Dual kit!
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Please put me down for a dual kit!

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I'll take a dual setup. I hope you haven't sold out yet.

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I'll take a dual setup. I hope you haven't sold out yet.

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kyote- The hood will open by itself after it's lifted about half way, although I would keep my hand on it and stop it before it opens all the way(there is a lot of force in the struts and when they stop pushing the hood stops moving)
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I'll take a dual set up. I'll send payment out next friday.
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You have payment and a P.M.

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Report this Post02-24-2003 10:22 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fiero go fastSend a Private Message to fiero go fastDirect Link to This Post
Where did you get the strut? I know you said what kind it is, but where do you actually get it? Any auto parts store? Was thinking about maybe building my own, gives me a good project.
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Put me down for a dual set... payment coming via PayPal right now.

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Report this Post02-24-2003 10:29 AM Click Here to See the Profile for tomanyfierosSend a Private Message to tomanyfierosDirect Link to This Post
i will take a dual setup!
i will have to put some $$ in my bros paypal.. i can do that probly 2morrow, and paypal ya the $$ wensday!
please let me know if you are not sold out. If not, i want a dual setup!
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Put me in for 2 dual kits please... Let me know if you still have enough and I'll send payment.

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fiero go fast- Any part store that carriers replacment gas struts will have them.

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Do you have a picture of where the 2 holes in the hood are to be drilled. as well a pic with the bracket mounted to the hood.

Thankx

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Plans have changed, I now just about an unlimted number of parts. So if you would like to purchace a kit now or anytime in the future post here or PM/E-mail inquires directly to me. In a day or two I will remove the list of names in my first post so there is no confusion.

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I'll take a dual.
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Plans have changed, I now just about an unlimted number of parts. So if you would like to purchace a kit now or anytime in the future post here or PM/E-mail inquires directly to me. In a day or two I will remove the list of names in my first post so there is no confusion.

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Now just to make sure...

there is no visible evidence of the strut when looking at the closed hood right?

if so, I'll take a single for the driver's side.
thanks...

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When the hood is closed there is absolutely no upward push from the strut, so the hood doesn't look bowed or warped.
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Received the dual set-up in the mail today! Will install this weekend if the weather cooperates and post comments about installation and pix.

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hey sluppy... sorry, but some things have came up, and i cant get them.. please remove my name
sorry,
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I received my set in today's mail - great quality... I may stop at the parts store shortly and pick up the gas struts (and if the weather is sparing, I may consider installing them this weekend as well).

Thanks Sluppy- great service!

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Bump to the top, I've got plenty of parts left.
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Sluppy, heads-up... you have Pay-mail!
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I received the kit today. Looks very nice, thanks! Now, only if the weather will cooperate.
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blakeinspace- I sent you a PM
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Report this Post02-28-2003 05:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for OsloClick Here to visit Oslo's HomePageSend a Private Message to OsloDirect Link to This Post
I just sent you paypal money for the single driver's side kit.
thanks.

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Money order on the way...finally
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Installed over the weekend. Took pictures, and will post as soon as I have a chance to upload. Well thought out design. Sluppy you did an excellent job and I give the kit a thumbs up, but I've got two recommendations.

1. To sluppy: The kit needs longer screws for the plate that attaches to the car frame. Lock washers should also be added. The ones provided were too short to accomodate a lock washer and the nut provided. I went to 3/4 inch stainless and used bolts with the nylon locking inserts.

2. To buyers: Print out the pictures Sluppy provided in the first post of this thread. The directions provided are fine, but color pictures are easier to read than the black & white ones included.

One other thing. As Sluppy said, space in the headlight area is tight and rubbing can be a problem. Rather than slot the coolant bottle hole to move it over, I used a grinder to reduce the height of one of the bolts holding the headlight doors.

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A_Pegasi- Thanks for posting you comments, about the bolts. I choose to use the shortest bolt possible so it would be less noticible, no washer because the burr from the drill hole locks the nut on. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

I've been getting tons of PM's and E-mail asking if the kits are still available. YES they are avalible and will be for awhile.

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Here are the Pics I promised.


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Got my kit today and already installed it! There were a few minor problems I ran into, but fixed them without much trouble. It takes a little effort to close the hood, but it's not too bad.
Also, take sluppy's advice and hang on to that hood! If you let go of the hood while opening it, it will fly open!
It took me about 1.5 hours to install this. Pretty simple, and you don't need any special tools. A few sockets, a wrench, and a drill were all I can think of that I used. Also needed a file to round out the holes a bit on the gas struts I bought.
Much better than stock!
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This is a bump for those that weren't aware these were available.I would also like a dual set.In case I missed it,will you send me an address to send a money order to.

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