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Blubird68 · 03-28-2022, 01:44 PM

I have an aftermarket cowl hood which is slightly heavier than factory hoods so the stock hood strut doesn’t hold it up, and was wondering if there is a stronger hood strut out there ?

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-28-2022, 04:36 PM

I don't think there are any out there "stronger" than the stock one. Most aftermarket hoods say not to use the strut. I have a heavy FG MPD Cowl Induction hood on my Camaro and after a while the original strut started to give some, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM strut and didn't have that issue anymore. Been about 6 years now..

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gtstorey · 03-28-2022, 04:41 PM

There are web sites that specialize in lift struts and sell them by length, connection type/size and lifting strength. There may be something stronger available but the hard part will be determining what the stock strength is and then getting one that is strong enough without being too strong.

The SS Godfather · 03-28-2022, 05:57 PM

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I don't think there are any out there "stronger" than the stock one. Most aftermarket hoods say not to use the strut. I have a heavy FB MPD Cowl Induction hood on my Camaro and after a while the original strut started to give some, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM strut and didn't have that issue anymore. Been about 6 years now..

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Still can't get over how pretty you beautiful Camaro is my friend

Blubird68 · 03-28-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I don't think there are any out there "stronger" than the stock one. Most aftermarket hoods say not to use the strut. I have a heavy FB MPD Cowl Induction hood on my Camaro and after a while the original strut started to give some, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM strut and didn't have that issue anymore. Been about 6 years now..

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Ahh ok maybe I’ll give that a shot

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-29-2022, 07:06 PM

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Still can't get over how pretty you beautiful Camaro is my friend

Thank you sir!! Been a long labor of love and TLC.. My dream car!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-29-2022, 07:08 PM

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Ahh ok maybe I’ll give that a shot

Yea, like I said, it was good for a while, then it just started slipping some, so I just replaced it, no more worries... Good luck..

The SS Godfather · 03-29-2022, 09:24 PM

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Thank you sir!! Been a long labor of love and TLC.. My dream car!!

Well that really is a dream come true my friend!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-30-2022, 08:28 AM

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Well that really is a dream come true my friend!!

Yes sir it is, many thanks!! Never planned or figured I'd get this far and wild with her, but, you know how it goes!! lol. I'm very blessed... As we all are.. Thanks again sir..

The SS Godfather · 03-30-2022, 07:24 PM

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Yes sir it is, many thanks!! Never planned or figured I'd get this far and wild with her, but, you know how it goes!! lol. I'm very blessed... As we all are.. Thanks again sir..

SO AGREE!! Funny a how we always find something else to personalize our Camaros- Hmmmmm $$$ my lovely wife understands-

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-30-2022, 07:34 PM

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SO AGREE!! Funny a how we always find something else to personalize our Camaros- Hmmmmm $$$ my lovely wife understands-

Wow, that's cool that your wire is cool about it!! I'm still looking at a couple things to do, but I just can't seem to get myself to change what AIN'T needed.. lol. Enjoyment is what it's all about, and I do!!!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-31-2022, 03:36 PM

The SS GodFather, not sure if you saw my under hood and interior pics yet, but here ya go!!

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03-28-2022, 01:44 PM	#1
Blubird68 Drives: 1993 z28/2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas/Oshawa Posts: 115	Stronger hood strut ? I have an aftermarket cowl hood which is slightly heavier than factory hoods so the stock hood strut doesn’t hold it up, and was wondering if there is a stronger hood strut out there ?

03-28-2022, 04:36 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	I don't think there are any out there "stronger" than the stock one. Most aftermarket hoods say not to use the strut. I have a heavy FG MPD Cowl Induction hood on my Camaro and after a while the original strut started to give some, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM strut and didn't have that issue anymore. Been about 6 years now.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE. Last edited by 1JEWLDSSRS; 03-29-2022 at 07:08 PM.

03-31-2022, 03:36 PM	#12
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	The SS GodFather, not sure if you saw my under hood and interior pics yet, but here ya go!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-28-2022, 04:41 PM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	There are web sites that specialize in lift struts and sell them by length, connection type/size and lifting strength. There may be something stronger available but the hard part will be determining what the stock strength is and then getting one that is strong enough without being too strong.