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Thread: Strongest capacity hood struts?

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    I use the Stabilus HD 430nm ones and just replace when they go bad. They all suck when it's really cold. I've used Rennline one time on an aluminum hood and it stresses me out all the time because I know someone is going to force close the hood and it will all go bad. When you take the car to a shop for work you need to tape a warning sign on the hood and instructions on how to operate.
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    Thanks for your responses. Hood hinges are pretty tight, very little compliance.
    The 2 solutions I am considering are:
    1. Cheat the hinges down so edge is slightly sub-flush w/o struts and depend on strut force to push it into position. The alignment and gaps are very good now; also could change as struts lose force over time.
    2. Rennline struts - zero force when closed
    Will discuss both approaches with friend who owns car.
    Thanks again

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    When we are putting the hoods on the cars after paint we always use new hood struts in place to get the hight and gaps correct. I can't use them on the aluminum hood as they push it too high in the corners.
    72S, 72T now ST

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    I found the Meyle ones made in Germany are good. Not too powerful to push the hood up when closed yet strong enough to keep the hood open. And not silly money either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1969911T View Post
    I used Rennline only on the drivers side that requires tiny hands to install. Works fine. You have to lift the hood slightly to dis-engage the shock before you can close the hood.
    If Rennline were contacted to offer a version without the added stage in the strut to relieve it, that could help reduce the concern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mspeyser View Post
    Hi John,

    I'm having the same problem with the new URO shocks I bought. Holds back of hood up a couple of mm. Put the sacked out originals back in and while they do not support the hood, the back of the hood is flush as it should be.
    URO shocks seem to have way too much force, tired originals not functional. What was your solution?

    Mark Peyser
    Easton, CT
    Sounds like others are having this same problem. I'm assuming original hinge pivots wear out over time. Even though play is minimal, it's enough to push hood up at the back, raising it above the cowl. I tried cheating hood downward, but wasn't enough. They obviously didn't have this problem when cars left the factory 50+ years ago. I'm trying new hinges in hopes of keeping original setup. Will let you know how it works out.
    John Schiavone

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    Gaps so good now I hate to mess with it. Will probably go with the Rennline struts. Where in CT are you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 911GP View Post
    I found the Meyle ones made in Germany are good. Not too powerful to push the hood up when closed yet strong enough to keep the hood open. And not silly money either.
    Where did you find those?

    Thanks,
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    John Schiavone

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    Quote Originally Posted by John912 View Post
    Thanks John!

    John
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