All done with my hood strut project

MY1STZ · 10-13-2010, 01:41 PM

I work some odd hours so I had to to what I could and now I'm all done

fuct · 10-13-2010, 02:08 PM

gota share a lil more than that buddy.

looks good so far. do you have to cut anything or trim pieces of the engine bay?

kenchan · 10-13-2010, 02:12 PM

you're still missing the fender seal that runs down along the side of the hood.

vividracing · 10-13-2010, 11:59 PM

looks good! damn g37's come with this stock!

MY1STZ · 10-14-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you're still missing the fender seal that runs down along the side of the hood.

By removing the fender seals, I avoided drilling, cutting, grinding, filing or sanding any of the OEM parts. I used the holes that are already there and made some brackets that would fit.

doubleG370Z · 10-14-2010, 01:05 AM

my lexus had these...please give more info, type of struts bought where, pics of brackets & more closeup pics, thxs.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-14-2010, 02:03 AM

More info please. Unless you don't want the rest of the community to benefit from your hard work.

SELL it as a kit! lol

MY1STZ · 10-14-2010, 04:23 AM

1. Open hood and put up the hood prop.
2. Remove the hood seals from each side.
3. Take a look at the holes on each of the fenders/quarters.

4. Measure the distance between the holes on each fender and the OEM
bracket nut that is closest to the front of the car for an approx
measurement for the Strut/Shock extended length. When you take your
measurement, you will be able to figure out the extended length of the
Strut you will want to use. I used 18-1/2" 45LB force, I will suggest
that you use 50LB MAX., anything over that and you will cause the hood
to bulge out. You can get these Struts at www.mcmasters.com I think
they are on page 1187through page 1191 try and get the one that has a
small attachment head and with the attachment ball already connected to
it, much better price. I bought my set at NAPPA AUTO PARTS and the
attachment balls were separate. I bought a 3FT piece of Aluminum angle.
Take a look at the pics that I posted in the Thread
"Pics of my hood strut mod" there you will see how I used the OEM hood
mount and the hole in the fenders to attach the angle iron.

kenchan · 10-14-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

looks good! damn g37's come with this stock!

when i noticed my in-law's 2000 solara had this, i was pretty ticked off and got the NRG for my G way back when.

(still works like a champ).

10-13-2010, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
MY1STZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 95 Drives: 2009 370Z W 7Spauto Rep Power: 15	All done with my hood strut project I work some odd hours so I had to to what I could and now I'm all done

10-13-2010, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you're still missing the fender seal that runs down along the side of the hood. 370Zsteve likes this.

10-13-2010, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-14-2010, 04:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
MY1STZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 95 Drives: 2009 370Z W 7Spauto Rep Power: 15	1. Open hood and put up the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood seals from each side. 3. Take a look at the holes on each of the fenders/quarters. 4. Measure the distance between the holes on each fender and the OEM bracket nut that is closest to the front of the car for an approx measurement for the Strut/Shock extended length. When you take your measurement, you will be able to figure out the extended length of the Strut you will want to use. I used 18-1/2" 45LB force, I will suggest that you use 50LB MAX., anything over that and you will cause the hood to bulge out. You can get these Struts at www.mcmasters.com I think they are on page 1187through page 1191 try and get the one that has a small attachment head and with the attachment ball already connected to it, much better price. I bought my set at NAPPA AUTO PARTS and the attachment balls were separate. I bought a 3FT piece of Aluminum angle. Take a look at the pics that I posted in the Thread "Pics of my hood strut mod" there you will see how I used the OEM hood mount and the hole in the fenders to attach the angle iron. Catspaw likes this.

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10-13-2010, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	gota share a lil more than that buddy. looks good so far. do you have to cut anything or trim pieces of the engine bay?

10-14-2010, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	my lexus had these...please give more info, type of struts bought where, pics of brackets & more closeup pics, thxs.

10-14-2010, 02:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	More info please. Unless you don't want the rest of the community to benefit from your hard work. SELL it as a kit! lol