Originally Posted by N0SL3N

I have tried to install my hood struts 10 times but they are not even close to working properly. The shock body hits the brake/battery covers with the hood still 6" open and then starts to bend when you close it further. I have changed the height of the posts, including adding many more washers per side and it still doesn't work properly. Its a pretty simple installation and I have everything lined up and tightened but the geometry just isn't working.

Maybe my car is different, I don't know.