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Old February 8th, 2005, 12:16 PM
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Stock hood struts

Looks like I need to replace the hood struts, when it's cold they won't hold the hood up. Anyone know if these are still available from GM or are they interchangable with other cars/applications?
Part number maybe?

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Old February 8th, 2005, 01:00 PM
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I think I got mine from NAPA,Advance,somewhere like that.BE CAREFUL when you change them,the hood is HEAVY.Might need a buddy to hold it up.
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Old February 8th, 2005, 01:08 PM
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I got my replacements at Advanced. Life time warrantee! Just save that receipt.
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Old February 8th, 2005, 02:13 PM
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what about the hardware - lost a bolt
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Old February 8th, 2005, 02:51 PM
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GM Part Numbers

Hood support: 1259327
Bolt: 1264446 still available from GM.
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