Interest check - ~Kellyefields~ custom hood damper kit

N0SL3N · 04-11-2014, 02:46 PM

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.

Nixlimited · 04-11-2014, 02:56 PM

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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.

Hmmm. That's not good. I have mine at the shop waiting to get installed.

kellyefields · 05-01-2014, 05:06 PM

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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.

ensure your car is not on a jack or stands because the changes the geometry if you can send me some pics maybe i can talk you through what is wrong. also check out the youtube video that explains alot of the issues you can trouble shoot as well.

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N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	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. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

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