Hood Strut

[stefan]

What struts from what cars will work? I tried a few at the yard but i didnt find anything that would work.

[Gforcefd]

I am modifing a set off from a old saab, they all use the same ones I think.

[fastivaca]

Mine were an aftermrket product intended for either a first or second generation VW Rabbit. Didn't have to drill any new holes and I think they look great. Check out this photo: http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/alb....php?pic_id=56

[stefan]

that looks good fastivaca! where did you get those?

[fastivaca]

^^ I got them at a store called Concept 1 here in Calgary www.concept1.ca. I would imagine that any VW focused aftermarket supplier would have them.

[audioxpert09]

theres a bunch of BMW ones on Ebay will those work?

[festivaWES]

tein makes some, but they're pricey

[monkeyracing]

Mazda 323 hatch. Honda Civic....just don't grab anything from a car with a really huge heavy hatch. Those will flip your hood over!

Some of the older 323s have a hinge at the base that's a little large, so you'll need to scrounge one from elsewhere. Just look around the wreckers for something that fits.

Jim

[stefan]

well i got a pair off the rear hatch of a 90+ 323 hatch back. the bottom hinge pushes up too high..

and a snapped off one of my hood mounting bolts, i was gonna try see if the ball socket end would thread in.

[darkdan]

Auto parts stores have them around here. Like $20 each or something. Just find the right length and there you go. I need to get around to doing it some time.

[EVOGUN]

tein makes some, but they're pricey

The funny part is I have Tein's. But you can do 2 festiva's with one kit.

Thanks :wink:

[monkeyracing]

Hey Stefan, do you have a location of Princess Auto in Winnipeg? If so, have a stroll through the surplus section. They've usually got a few dozen struts of different sizes, strengths and configurations in there, and they're dirt cheap.

Jim

[stefan]

Hey Stefan, do you have a location of Princess Auto in Winnipeg? If so, have a stroll through the surplus section. They've usually got a few dozen struts of different sizes, strengths and configurations in there, and they're dirt cheap.

Jim

2 of them atchuley.. im a regular here LOL. Ive looked there and while they do have a pile of gas struts, none of them have hinges.

the ones i got are perfect, the problem is the bottom hinge sits the strut about a 1/4" too high

part of the problem is my yard here is really small. not alot of cars to try fit up. the 323 i grabbed these off of is the first one they've had in awhile.

[monkeyracing]

I had the same problem with the 323 struts I picked up. I drilled out and removed the hinges and just bolted on another hinge that fit better. I think it might've been a Honda part or something. Maybe a Tracer?

[Aaronbrook37]

Mine were an aftermrket product intended for either a first or second generation VW Rabbit. Didn't have to drill any new holes and I think they look great. Check out this photo: http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/alb....php?pic_id=56

Any more pictures of this mod available, Ian?