Finally, A cheap fix for bad hood struts!
01-10-03, 06:40 PM
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Are trunk and hood support shocks the same or different? My trunk ones were replaced 2 years ago, seem to be holding up fine, but the trunk lid won't come up at all like it does on other cars when the lock is first released. Hood shocks work fine when it's warm outside, don't hold anything when cold. If the price is good, I'd get at least 2.
01-11-03, 02:10 AM
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Originally posted by Sovero1
Are trunk and hood support shocks the same or different? My trunk ones were replaced 2 years ago, seem to be holding up fine, but the trunk lid won't come up at all like it does on other cars when the lock is first released. Hood shocks work fine when it's warm outside, don't hold anything when cold. If the price is good, I'd get at least 2.
Are trunk and hood support shocks the same or different? My trunk ones were replaced 2 years ago, seem to be holding up fine, but the trunk lid won't come up at all like it does on other cars when the lock is first released. Hood shocks work fine when it's warm outside, don't hold anything when cold. If the price is good, I'd get at least 2.
Todd, sorry for the confusion. i thought you were talking about the clips. lol.
yes we need a group buy on these things. i think they cost somewhere aroung 75 bucks a piece.
01-11-03, 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by Jmai22
I don't think our trunk is suppose to pop open when we release the switch. thats ALOT of pressure to be able to open the trunk. i have to use 2 hands and slide my finger in the crack to open my trunk.
I don't think our trunk is suppose to pop open when we release the switch. thats ALOT of pressure to be able to open the trunk. i have to use 2 hands and slide my finger in the crack to open my trunk.
On other cars, the trunk lid lifts up a few inches when it's first unlocked. I am not sure, but that may be due to the fact that even a 90 Lincoln Towncar uses springs as opposed to shocks. My Lex is just like yours in the sence of having to slide the fingers in the crack to lift the lid. I, however, don't need to use two hands to lift the lid (it comes up fairly easily with just one), but my shocks are only about 2 years old. Anyway, it's a pain, especially if you are carrying something heavy which requires the use of both hands.
On the other hand, the benefit of our heavy trunk lid (or weak shocks?) is that if you drive off with an unlocked trunk, the lid won't swing open at the most inconvenient moment. Also, if you leave the car and forget to lock the trunk, nobody will be able to see that it's actually open.
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01-11-03, 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by Sovero1
On other cars, the trunk lid lifts up a few inches when it's first unlocked. I am not sure, but that may be due to the fact that even a 90 Lincoln Towncar uses springs as opposed to shocks. My Lex is just like yours in the sence of having to slide the fingers in the crack to lift the lid. I, however, don't need to use two hands to lift the lid (it comes up fairly easily with just one), but my shocks are only about 2 years old. Anyway, it's a pain, especially if you are carrying something heavy which requires the use of both hands.
On the other hand, the benefit of our heavy trunk lid (or weak shocks?) is that if you drive off with an unlocked trunk, the lid won't swing open at the most inconvenient moment. Also, if you leave the car and forget to lock the trunk, nobody will be able to see that it's actually open.
On other cars, the trunk lid lifts up a few inches when it's first unlocked. I am not sure, but that may be due to the fact that even a 90 Lincoln Towncar uses springs as opposed to shocks. My Lex is just like yours in the sence of having to slide the fingers in the crack to lift the lid. I, however, don't need to use two hands to lift the lid (it comes up fairly easily with just one), but my shocks are only about 2 years old. Anyway, it's a pain, especially if you are carrying something heavy which requires the use of both hands.
On the other hand, the benefit of our heavy trunk lid (or weak shocks?) is that if you drive off with an unlocked trunk, the lid won't swing open at the most inconvenient moment. Also, if you leave the car and forget to lock the trunk, nobody will be able to see that it's actually open.
you also have to remeber, on honda's lincoln, and other cars that pop up when you release the trunk its because its pretty much just sheet metal. our trunk door is very well built. it also has the center light garnish which is also added weight.
01-20-03, 04:04 PM
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Somebody PM me if we do the group buy on the OEM hood\trunk shocks. I'd like to pick up a pair for my trunk. I really don't want to spend more than $50 for a pair but any kind of discount from their current mark-up would be great.
01-24-03, 08:06 PM
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02-13-03, 03:12 AM
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Yeah... the trunk is not supposed to pop up just comes up a little even with new struts.
I replaced the ones for the trunk about a year about but i too need some for the hood... they are weak now.. but will hold up as long as i am on level ground..
Thanks for the suggestion for the cheap fix.
However, i think i will bite the bullet get some replacements.. i will just call my buddy at the parts dept. But i think i am going to wait until the go all the way out.
I replaced the ones for the trunk about a year about but i too need some for the hood... they are weak now.. but will hold up as long as i am on level ground..
Thanks for the suggestion for the cheap fix.
However, i think i will bite the bullet get some replacements.. i will just call my buddy at the parts dept. But i think i am going to wait until the go all the way out.
02-13-03, 02:42 PM
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Alright man, good luck. Are you going to install them yourself?
Is there a trick to taking them out or is it pretty straightforward? I was thinking about taking one out and going to the parts stores around town to see what they say.
And to answer someone else's question, I've seen other posts on this topic and they said that the hood/trunk shocks for our cars are the same model. But who knows. For some reason my hood shocks are fine while the trunk shocks are just dead weight. Absolutely worthless.
Is there a trick to taking them out or is it pretty straightforward? I was thinking about taking one out and going to the parts stores around town to see what they say.
And to answer someone else's question, I've seen other posts on this topic and they said that the hood/trunk shocks for our cars are the same model. But who knows. For some reason my hood shocks are fine while the trunk shocks are just dead weight. Absolutely worthless.
02-13-03, 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by Pianoman72
And to answer someone else's question, I've seen other posts on this topic and they said that the hood/trunk shocks for our cars are the same model. But who knows. For some reason my hood shocks are fine while the trunk shocks are just dead weight. Absolutely worthless.
And to answer someone else's question, I've seen other posts on this topic and they said that the hood/trunk shocks for our cars are the same model. But who knows. For some reason my hood shocks are fine while the trunk shocks are just dead weight. Absolutely worthless.
02-14-03, 01:51 AM
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If you were talking to me... yeah i am going to install them myself. I replaced the truck shocks myself... Its straightforward/easy
Also, we open the trunk all the time.. how often do you really raise your hood? Surely not as much as you raise your trunk.
Also, we open the trunk all the time.. how often do you really raise your hood? Surely not as much as you raise your trunk.
11-11-14, 02:26 PM
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ShockLock an innovative solution to failed struts
I came across this tool at SEMA, called ShockLock (www.shocklock.ca).
Its a one handed, all aluminium - non damaging tool that can support up to 100lbs in weight. I purchased one for $25 at the show and have used it on my IS300 and it works like a charm.
Its nice because it goes overtop of the dead strut and is completely out of the way while working under the hood. Also that worry of the hood coming crashing down is gone just because this tool clamps on nice and tight.
Its a one handed, all aluminium - non damaging tool that can support up to 100lbs in weight. I purchased one for $25 at the show and have used it on my IS300 and it works like a charm.
Its nice because it goes overtop of the dead strut and is completely out of the way while working under the hood. Also that worry of the hood coming crashing down is gone just because this tool clamps on nice and tight.
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01-29-15, 09:18 PM
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Just ordered that shock lock! LOL, figured for now it will be a cheap easy useable product rather than replacing the struts. Will update on use!
