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jrsully 03-12-2016 04:11 AM

replacing hood struts
 
easy question, replacing hood struts that were previously removed on a 71 T, does the rod/gas tube part attach to the bottom or top.?

MBAtarga 03-12-2016 05:28 AM

Pelican Technical Article: 911 Hood Strut Replacement

DRACO A5OG 03-12-2016 05:55 AM

Rod = bottom, toward chassis.

Joe Bob 03-12-2016 06:40 AM

driver clip, doesn't have to go in, just the pin......that is all

grizzfan 03-12-2016 07:27 AM

As I remember, the driver's side strut is a mother.

Tom

Taxi! 03-12-2016 10:54 AM

Although more expensive, I found this aftermarket strut much easier to install, and longer lasting, than the factory gas struts.

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe - Bumpers, Doors, Latches & Lids - Page 10

porschenut 03-12-2016 11:57 AM

The clip goes over the end of the pin with no difficulty whatsoever, on either side. Just hold the clip with needlenose pliers and it goes on slicker than snot on a doorknob. Done it many times.

porschenut 03-12-2016 11:59 AM

That Ultimate Strut that was linked to earlier isn't worth 10 cents. Sooner or later you'll forget it's there and you'll bend it when you try to close the lid. That will cause the fiberglass pole to fracture, sending glass shards everywhere, including right through the intake grill below the windshield, destroying it. Ask me how I know. That's right, that piece of glass rod will hit it with such force that it will tear a 1" hole in the metal grill.

jrsully 03-12-2016 02:09 PM

got em all in (2 front and 1 rear) with all clips in about 20 mins, no biggie. Looks like I'm getting a little push up in rear of the hood and will have to adjust down a tad

DRACO A5OG 03-12-2016 03:45 PM

Remember there are two holes on the chassis in the rear. Make sure it is in the correct one.

jrsully 03-13-2016 04:43 AM

I think I saw only one available pinhole (top and bottom) for the front hood struts (71), but I'll look again. Thx


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