Re: Hood Supports: The Instructions

["John Hopkins" <vergeo@email.msn.com>]

Thanks alot I will let you know if it helps in a couple of days 98
PorcelainGLX
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Date: Wednesday, May 06, 1998 3:45 PM
Subject: Hood Supports: The Instructions


>OK, a few people have asked about these hood supports, so here is the
>information that I have.  It is a simple install, so here are the notes
>I took for just this purpose.  Please note that the instructions and
>results apply to the lifts that I got from Pep Boys.  They may or may
>not apply to the other versions.  Also, do one at a time to avoid
>problems like having 2 of the four bolts off of the hood at one time,
>etc.
>
>As always, the usual disclaimers apply.
>
>Options:
>Pep Boys pro-lifts: part #92516      ($32.99/side)  (Thanks Mike Bigus)
>Auto Zone mighty-lifts: part #E95212     ($40.00 total according to
>Jason Whipple)
>Jamex kit  ($45.00? according to Jason Whipple)
>Bonrath kit  ($124.95 from New Dimensions)
>Neuspeed P-lifts  ($124.95 from APS)
>
>Tools needed:
>Two hood struts
>4 extra washers (ones closer to the size of the originals)
>various sockets
>drill/bits up to 9/32"
>
>--remove strut from package and check parts.  included should be (in
>each package):
>---1 strut
>---2 ball joint ends (1 silver, 1 black)
>---2 washers (you'll substitute the larger ones for these)
>
>--paint washers to match car (not necessary, but looks better IMO)
>--remove bolt closest to front of car from the hood supports
>--install the black (longer) ball joint end with washer into the open
>hole and tighten (being careful not to move the hood in its mounts)
>--remove the corresponding screw in the fender -- it should be obvious;
>check to make sure with the strut
>--drill the fender hole to 9/32" -- I used bits in small increments, but
>I don't know if that is necessary
>--tap threads carefully with the hood bolt that you removed
>--install silver (shorter) ball joint end and washer into fender  (Jason
>Whipple also removed the fender liner and added a nut to the bottom -- a
>good idea -- I didn't, and haven't had any problems, though)
>--snap strut onto ball joint ends *with the strut body closest to the
>fender* (this is opposite of the Neuspeed and Bonrath kits)
>--close hood gently to make sure everything clears
>--remove hood rod
>
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>hope this helps
>-erik
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