Hood support strut replacement
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Hood support strut replacement
Alright, so I have an 08 G37S with 71000 on it and noticed recently the hood support strut (the little gas shock looking thing that holds the hood up) has given out on it. So, I called a few parts stores and was told this is a dealership only part. I called the dealership and they quoted me $140 for that little thing. I literally asked the guy to verify that we were both talking about the same part. So, I called a friend who runs an auto shop and his cost on that part is $110.
Has anyone had any luck with fitment of any other kind of of hood support? I'm not about to drop 140 bucks to keep my hood open. I mean I know the obvious answer is just to use a hood prop, but I really don't wanna go gettho on it.
I've replaced these before on a few domestics with no troubles. I was able to find parts at local parts stores and the replacement struts cost around 20 bucks.
Has anyone had any luck with fitment of any other kind of of hood support? I'm not about to drop 140 bucks to keep my hood open. I mean I know the obvious answer is just to use a hood prop, but I really don't wanna go gettho on it.
I've replaced these before on a few domestics with no troubles. I was able to find parts at local parts stores and the replacement struts cost around 20 bucks.
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Actually gentlemen, Snap On Tools makes a little tool which quickly clamps on and off the strut rod to help in this matter. Often shop mechanics work on older cars which have not had their gas struts fixed and they still have to work on the car. They use this little tool to keep the hood up without damage to the strut rod. Works great and it's under $30.
Also there are numerous shops, one in Canada, who will rebuild and recharge your stock struts sometimes for less than half what an OEM unit will go for. You might try that as well. There might be an aftermarket gas strut which looks like it will fit, but often the ends are different and thus will not work after all. I sure hope they start making a replacement. I've found them for Audi's, Acura's, Honda's, and so on. Funny that the Nissan/Infiniti series ins't covered.
Al
Also there are numerous shops, one in Canada, who will rebuild and recharge your stock struts sometimes for less than half what an OEM unit will go for. You might try that as well. There might be an aftermarket gas strut which looks like it will fit, but often the ends are different and thus will not work after all. I sure hope they start making a replacement. I've found them for Audi's, Acura's, Honda's, and so on. Funny that the Nissan/Infiniti series ins't covered.
Al
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So basically, the only real response here was the possible rebuild/ recharge.
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
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So basically, the only real response here was the possible rebuild/ recharge.
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
2010 G37 Base Right Support cylinder
Assuming this is the correct part.
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So basically, the only real response here was the possible rebuild/ recharge.
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
Any other real ideas?
I used to work in an automotive shop where we used the little snap-on clamp and also hood props. I really wanted to maintain the originality of my car and not have to use a clamp which is why I didn't even mention those options.
The question was about whether anyone had found a suitable aftermarket option to replace the strut. Not asking how to hold my hood open
BTW, what part of the country/world are you in? I have an 08 with more miles on it than yours and mine are still fine. I read once that colder climates have to replace them more often than warm ones and have no idea if this is actually true. Just curious.
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I have an 08 and both of mine are pretty much shot. Since I'm in Phoenix, the warm climate theory may not be applicable.
Suggested retail is $140 each (a right and a left). Street price is $105 each (25% off retail). So, you're looking at $210 plus tax, etc to replace.
My trunk struts should probably also be replaced. I don't mind proping up the hood with a broom handle, but getting hit on the head by the trunk lid is getting a little old.
Wish the replacement costs were more in line with other hood struts. (Seems kind of weird to pay as much for a hood strut as for a Koni Yellow shock.)
Suggested retail is $140 each (a right and a left). Street price is $105 each (25% off retail). So, you're looking at $210 plus tax, etc to replace.
My trunk struts should probably also be replaced. I don't mind proping up the hood with a broom handle, but getting hit on the head by the trunk lid is getting a little old.
Wish the replacement costs were more in line with other hood struts. (Seems kind of weird to pay as much for a hood strut as for a Koni Yellow shock.)